Dr Sophie Cripps
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About me
Hi! I am Sophie, a Clinical Psychologist who is passionate about working alongside individuals, couples and families throughout hard times in life such as in the face of serious physical illness, significant life changes and transitions, losses, grief, bereavement, mental health struggles and relationship difficulties. I offer a flexible supportive space where we can talk about what is important to you.
When life gets hard it can help to find someone who feels a bit like an anchor to weather the storms with, to feel emotionally held by, seen and understood. Someone who can support you to understand what you are feeling and why, to help you think about things through other perspectives and relate to yourself with compassion. Together we can try to make sense and meaning out of your experiences, access and build on the resources you carry, connect with important parts of your identity and find ways of living that honour what is important to you in life.
I have a genuine interest in learning about all aspects of a person’s identity and life. I fundamentally believe that individuals, couples and families have skills, resources, knowledges, beliefs, values, competencies, commitments and abilities that can assist them in relation to the problem(s) they are experiencing. However, I understand that when the problem(s) we are facing in life feel insurmountable, it can be difficult to access these and it can feel hard to cope. We may also lose hope.
I believe that whilst the problem(s) we face in life can feel insurmountable and are not always possible to 'fix', we can change the relationship that we have with the problem(s) and therapy can support this process. Sometimes it can feel difficult to identify, understand and express what we are feeling but we know that we are struggling and feel stuck. I believe that therapy can help us to make sense of our feelings, why we think the way we think and why we do the things that we do to help us find the courage to carry on.
For me, the relationship is the most important aspect of therapy and I understand the importance of finding someone who feels like the right fit for you. We can have a telephone conversation to speak about what you are experiencing and whether I may be a good fit for you before we agree to meet for a session. I will be happy to answer any questions you have.
Training, qualifications & experience
Education and Training:
- Psychology Bachelor’s Degree with a professional placement year at Great Ormond Street Hospital – Loughborough University (2013 - 2017)
- Cognitive Behavioural Treatment Postgraduate Certificate – University of Essex (2017 – 2018)
- Doctorate in Clinical Psychology – University College London (2020 – 2023)
- Association of Family Therapy Foundation in Systemic Theory and Practice – University College London (2020 – 2023)
I am committed to continuing professional development (CPD). This means that beyond my Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, I am always furthering my knowledge and skills by engaging in further training and learning to ensure that I am providing a high quality of care to the individuals I work with. This has included further training in Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT) including CFT for Trauma and Narrative Therapy.
Experience
I have worked in the NHS across a range of settings for over 9 years including child/adolescent, adult and older adult mental health. In addition to more general mental health settings, I have worked in more specialist settings such as services for dementia, looked after children, young people's eating disorders, paediatrics and paediatric palliative care.
In my current NHS role, I work as a specialist clinical psychologist in a paediatric palliative care team where I work with families in the context of life-limiting and life-threatening physical health conditions in utero, infancy, childhood and adolescence. In this role I work with children and young people who have complex health conditions, their parents and siblings. I also work with women throughout the painful journey of complications in pregnancy and/or birth, as well as the sad loss of their baby. Therefore, I am experienced in supporting all members of a family in the face of serious illness, significant life transitions, adjustments, losses, grief and bereavement.
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
- Loss
- Grief
Therapies offered
Fees
£100.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
Student rate: £90.00
Further information
I look forward to having a conversation with you about what you are experiencing and may need. Together we can think about whether I may be able to support you.
