Sophie Christie
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About me
Welcome
I’m pleased you’ve found your way here. I am a BACP Accredited Psychotherapist with over 15 years of experience in mental health, working with both young people and adults. My approach is grounded in professionalism, empathy, and respect. I strive to create a secure, supportive environment where you can explore your thoughts and feelings, gain clarity on your challenges, and ultimately make meaningful, lasting changes in your life.
Why Therapy?
People come to therapy for a variety of reasons—whether it’s facing uncertainty, experiencing anxiety, navigating life transitions, or seeking deeper self-understanding. No matter what brings you to therapy, I offer you a safe space where you can examine these experiences, free from judgment. Therapy is an opportunity for you to explore your emotions and develop the tools to navigate life with greater resilience. These are tricky times we are living in, and it can be incredibly helpful to process these complexities alongside another.
Did you know that the areas of the brain involved in emotion and memory—the prefrontal cortex, amygdala, and hippocampus—are incredibly malleable? This means that therapy, in all its forms, has the potential to foster neural growth, creating new pathways for how you think, feel, and respond. But therapy is not just about rewiring the brain; it’s also about connecting with the deeper aspects of yourself, the parts that may be seeking alignment and personal growth. In fact, the term “psycho” comes from the Greek word psyche, meaning both “soul” and “mind.” So, in many ways, you could think of me as a therapist who can help you nurture both your mind and your soul.
True change often occurs just outside of our comfort zones—but that doesn’t mean it has to be overwhelming. Although feeling overwhelmed might bring you here in the first place. Therapy allows us to gently step outside these zones, with the support and guidance you need to move forward at a pace that feels right for you. I believe that within you lies the wisdom and strength needed to overcome challenges; sometimes, it simply requires a little space to rediscover those answers.
It’s also important to acknowledge that uncertainty is a natural part of life. I will support you in embracing this uncertainty rather than running from it—something many of us tend to do. My approach isn’t about fitting people into predefined labels or diagnoses; it’s about understanding the broader context of your life and the relationships that shape your experiences. We are deeply relational beings, and our mental and emotional well-being is influenced by the environments and people around us. By examining the spaces between you and those around you, we can better understand the patterns and dynamics at play.
Our earliest relationships are particularly significant. They set the stage for the ways we relate to others throughout our lives. Difficulties in relationships with family, friends, or partners can have a long-lasting impact on our emotional health, and therapy can be a powerful tool for addressing these foundational patterns.
What to Expect
Our journey begins with an initial phone consultation. During this call, you’ll have the opportunity to ask any questions and share what has brought you to therapy, whether for yourself or for someone you care about. Afterward, we’ll schedule our first session. Sessions are 50 minutes in length and typically take place weekly at a consistent time, either face-to-face or online, depending on your preference.
Work with Adolescents and Parents
In addition to my work with adults, I have over 15 years of experience supporting adolescents, aged 11–18, and their families. Adolescence is a time of profound growth, marked by emotional and social shifts. Both young people and parents face unique challenges during this stage, often compounded by academic pressures and an uncertain future. Engaging in therapy during this time can be incredibly valuable. It provides young people with tools to understand themselves better and navigate life's challenges more effectively. The insights gained in therapy can lay a foundation for emotional well-being that lasts into adulthood.
Why Choose an Accredited Therapist?
Choosing a BACP Accredited Therapist means you are working with someone who has undergone rigorous training, professional development, and ongoing assessment. I hold myself to the highest standards of practice, guided by the BACP Code of Ethics. This ensures that I provide competent, ethical, and empathetic care to all clients.
Additional Areas of Specialization
I also collaborate on clinical trials in the UK as a Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapist, working in clinical research.
I am also very interested in the creation of community, and the impact of boarding school on young people and adults. I also work in a top UK boarding school supporting the pupils there.
Thank you for considering this journey. I am here to support you with warmth, professionalism, and a deep commitment to your growth and well-being. Whether you're facing a specific challenge or seeking deeper self-awareness, together we can work to uncover the strength and clarity within you.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Foundation in Systemic Family Constellations - Centre of Systemic Family Constellations
- Psychotherapy in Community - The Philadelphia Association
- Depth Relational Process - Institute of Psychedelic Therapy.
- Trauma Pathway - Betsy De Thierry
- Understanding Female Neuroscience, Neuroscience Academy
- Attachment Narrative Therapy - Bowlby Centre, Working with Imagery and CBT, OCTC
- Working with Young People and Their Families using CBT, OCTC
- Advanced Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy CPCAB
- Diploma in Integrative Therapeutic Counselling CPCAB
- Certificate in Counselling Studies CPCAB
- Certificate in Counselling Skills CPCAB
- PG Certificate in Psychology
- Aspects of Bereavement Course
- Creative Ways to Help Young People and their Families
I have worked for over 12 years as a school counsellor supporting young people and staff and have worked in mental health for over 15 years.
I am registered with Bupa, AXA and other major healthcare providers.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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).
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
I am currently training in Depth Relational Process - this is working at a deep level of the psyche, looking at how we exist in relationship to everything - work, school, each other, ourselves. Together we can look at the process by which we exist in the world.
I am also very interested in the use of psychedelics for mental health and am a part of the psychedelic renaissance that is happening at present. They can be powerful medicines for change, when used alongside integration therapy in a therapeutic setting. They can also cause harm when used irresponsibly - whatever your experience I welcome you to bring it, though in no way help find, or offer this plant medicine experience myself.
Therapies offered
Fees
£80.00 per session
Free initial telephone session
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
My fee is £80 for a 50 minute session.
At least 48 hours cancellation notice is required, if less, the full fee will be payable.
I offer an initial telephone consultation for you to ask me any questions, and get an idea of if you think we could work together.
It's best when sessions are weekly at a pre-arranged time. Options to pay upfront for a block per month.
When I work
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In person and online.
