Sophie Dunford

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Counsellor, Dip.Couns, MBACP (registered)

About me

Welcome! I’m Sophie, a warm and compassionate counsellor dedicated to supporting you through life’s challenges, no matter how big or small. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, or feeling overwhelmed, I offer a safe and welcoming space where you can truly be heard, understood, and supported.

Life can be complicated, and we all need a little extra support sometimes. Whether you’re a young person navigating school, friendships, and growing up, or an adult facing new or ongoing difficulties, I’m here to walk alongside you. My aim is to help you build greater self-awareness, confidence, and balance as you move forward.

My approach is person-centred and integrative, meaning I tailor our sessions to your unique needs by drawing on a range of therapeutic techniques. I believe in working collaboratively to empower you to discover your own solutions and develop coping strategies that play to your strengths.

Together, we’ll create practical strategies to help you manage your symptoms, improve your emotional wellbeing, and build resilience for the future.

I offer counselling in-person, online and via telephone, giving you flexible options that fit your lifestyle.

I know reaching for help can be daunting, which is why I offer a free, no-obligation 20-minute phone call so we can get to know each other and see if we’re the right fit.

Training, qualifications & experience

Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling.

Level 5 Counselling Children and Young People.

Prevention of Young Suicide.

As a counsellor, I have worked closely with two charities and collaborated with GP referrals. 

I also work with children aged between 9-17 in schools and private practice

Member organisations

BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

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

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

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British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

Therapies offered

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Fees

£40.00 per session

Concessions offered for

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Additional information

I offer a free initial 20-minute consultation to see if we would be a good fit for each other. 

Face-to-face sessions at a beautiful location with ample parking just outside of Shrewsbury. Remote sessions, both online and by telephone, are also available. 

When I work

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Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY6

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone

Types of client

Young people (13-17)
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)

Key details

DBS check info

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Online platforms

FaceTime
Zoom
Microsoft Teams

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