About me
Perhaps you’re feeling anxious, overwhelmed, stuck in familiar patterns, or struggling in your relationships. You may have reached a point where coping alone no longer feels enough. Therapy can offer a space to slow down, make sense of what’s happening, and find a way forward making lasting changes.
I’m Sophie, a BACP- registered counsellor and psychotherapist working in Farnham and online across the UK. I provide a warm, supportive and non-judgemental space where we can explore whatever has brought you to therapy at your own pace.
I work with clients experiencing a range of difficulties, including anxiety, stress, perfectionism, low self-esteem, depression, loss, anger and relationship challenges. Sometimes people come to therapy with a clear issue they want to address; at other times they simply know that something doesn’t feel right and want support in understanding why.
I offer both short-term therapy (typically between six and 20 sessions) and longer-term, open-ended work. Together we can decide which approach feels most appropriate for your needs.
Many of the difficulties we experience in adulthood can be linked to earlier experiences and patterns of relating. You may find yourself repeating the same behaviours, struggling with self-criticism, finding relationships difficult, or feeling held back in ways you don’t fully understand. Therapy can help you develop greater self-awareness, understand these patterns, and create meaningful change.
At the heart of my work is the belief that lasting change happens when we feel genuinely heard, understood and accepted. Through a safe therapeutic relationship, you can gain a deeper understanding of yourself and feel more empowered to make the changes you want in your life.
I offer sessions in-person from my consulting room in central Farnham and online via Zoom.
Finding the right therapist is an important decision. I offer a free 15-minute introductory telephone call so that we can discuss what brings you to therapy and whether working together feels like the right fit. Please click the button above to book in your 15-minute call, or feel free to email me with your enquiry.
My counselling approach
My approach is integrative, which means I draw on different therapeutic models depending on your individual needs.
The therapeutic relationship is central to my work. Research consistently shows that feeling safe, understood and connected to your therapist is one of the most important factors in successful therapy. For this reason, I place great importance on creating a warm, collaborative and accepting environment where you feel able to talk openly.
My work is informed by psychodynamic therapy, which explores how past experiences and unconscious patterns may influence your thoughts, feelings and relationships in the present. We may also explore attachment patterns and how early relationships continue to shape the way you relate to yourself and others.
Alongside this, I draw on person-centred therapy, which is based on the belief that everyone has the capacity for growth and change when given the right conditions. Where helpful, I also incorporate CBT techniques to explore current thought patterns and behaviours and develop practical strategies for change.
Rather than applying a one-size-fits-all approach, I tailor therapy to you and what feels most helpful for your particular circumstances.
I commonly support clients with:
- Anxiety and overthinking
- Stress and burnout
- Perfectionism
- Low self-esteem and self-criticism
- Relationship difficulties
- Life transitions
- Depression
- Loss and grief
- Work-related challenges
About me
I trained at two well-respected counselling institutions in London, the Minster Centre and CPPD, and am a registered member of the BACP.
Alongside my counselling work, I have experience supporting people through significant life challenges in both charitable and therapeutic settings, including mentoring refugees.
Before working as a therapist, I spent many years running my own business. This experience gives me an understanding of the pressures that can come with work, responsibility, achievement and balancing the demands of modern life.
Training, qualifications & experience
I have experience working with clients facing a range of challenges, including depression, anxiety, stress, anger, loneliness and perfectionism.
Qualifications
- Certificate in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy – Minster Centre
- Diploma in Counselling - CPPD
- Advanced Diploma in Counselling - CPPD
Additional specific training
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Working with trauma
- Working with suicide
- Working with disordered eating
- Time-limited counselling
- Neuroscience, attachments and therapeutic alliance
- Couples Therapy Counselling Skills
- Psychiatry, psychopathology and psychodynamics
Member organisations
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
Therapies offered
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Fees
£55.00 per session
Additional information
- Limited number of concessions available.
- I offer a free initial 10-15 minute phone call.
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Further information
I offer sessions online via Zoom, or in-person at The Eaves, which is located in central Farnham.
