Sophia Malaspina
Every professional displayed on Counselling Directory has been independently verified by our team to ensure they have suitable credentials to practise.
This professional is available for new clients.
This professional is available for new clients.
About me
Taking some time for yourself is extremely important.
Are you having issues with anxiety or depression? Do you feel as though you are at a crossroads in your life? Counselling can offer the space and “me” time to work on any issues that you have concerns about.
I understand that counselling can seem quite daunting, but we can work through your fears together in a safe and confidential space.
I am a fully qualified counsellor and Accredited Member of the BACP. I have experience of working with adults in a variety of different environments including NHS and Mental Health charities. I have extensive experience in anxiety, depression and working with sexual abuse and childhood trauma. I am also happy to work with students who have a course requirement. I am also a Lecturer in Counselling at the Gloucestershire College.
In our initial session, I will ask about the reasons you have come to the counselling, take some background and history of yourself and we can discuss your expectations of the counselling and what you would like to achieve.
At the moment, I am offering online/telephone sessions which can be done on Teams/Zoom. I also offer Face-to-face sessions in a private and comfortable space.
Please do get in touch for further information.
Training, qualifications & experience
MSc Therapeutic Counselling (BACP Accredited) University of Greenwich
Dramatherapy (BACP Accredited) LC&CTA
MBACP Accredited Member of the BACP
Certified in Online and Telephone Counselling.
I have experience of seeing clients who are going through a range of issues.These include, depression, anxiety, generalised anxiety disorder, stress, sexual abuse, domestic abuse, mid-life issues, low self-esteem problems, sexual problems, obsessive compulsive disorder to name a few.
Member organisations
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred).
Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision.
Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training.
All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
I have experience in Dramatherapy and have additional training in working with clients with Autism, ADHD and Aspergers.
Therapies offered
Fees
£55.00 - £60.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Please text or call on 07398 044590 to arrange an initial session and discuss fees.
When I work
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | |||||||
| Afternoon | |||||||
| Evening | |||||||
| Night |
I am now not available until 8th January but will respond upon my return to any enquiries.
Further information
I believe that through counselling we can work together to help you gain clarity on how you are feeling.
