This professional is available for new clients.
This professional is available for new clients.
About me
My name is Sophie Halford and I am an NCPS registered psychotherapist who works with adults and teenagers offering Pluralistic counselling.
The cornerstone of pluralism is an openness to all perspectives, I incorporate this approach into my sessions by considering the clients needs and opinions so that they feel valued and respected at all times. I offer a kind, empathetic, non-judgemental approach to counselling and by really listening to the clients goals I notice real progress.
What can counselling help with?
Counselling is suitable for anyone with emotional or mental struggles, it can help you cope with:
- A diagnosed mental health issue such as depression, anxiety or an eating disorder.
- An upsetting physical condition such as infertility, chronic fatigue or an end of life diagnosis.
- A difficult life event including bereavement, a relationship breakdown or workplace stress.
- Neurodiversity related anxiety and struggles.
For some counselling sessions are a safe place to vent their anger and anxious thoughts helping them continue every day with a more positive and balanced attitude.
Sessions can take place either in my office in Consett, or via Zoom. Why not book an introductory call to see if we are a good fit?
Who is Sophie?
Outside of work I am a Mum to three boys and a wife. I have brightly coloured hair, I love dogs, I enjoy film nights, going to gigs and dislike running!
Mental health struggles have been a part of my life since my early teenage years and I have turned to both hypnotherapy and counselling to guide me through difficult times. In 2019, after a period of effective personal therapy, I made the decision to train as a hypnotherapist and counsellor.
I am interested in working in areas that I have personally experienced, these include: grief, anxiety, trauma and Neurodiversity. I am continuing my training by following a path to become an ADHD Clinical Provider. With two Neurodiverse family members this area of study is incredibly important to me.
Training, qualifications & experience
Chrysalis Level 3 Diploma in Hypnotherapy and Introduction to Counselling Skills. (DIP HYP CS.) Princes Trust Level 4 Diploma in Counselling Skills and Theory (DIP CST.) Princes Trust Level 5 Certificate in Working with Children and Young People Princes Trust Level 5 Professional Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling Practice (PROF DIP PSY C.)
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society
This Not For Profit association of counsellors and psychotherapists aim to support the counselling profession, members and training organisations.
In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Accredited register membership
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
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Fees
£40.00 - £65.00
Additional information
I offer a FREE 20 min consultation to get to know you and see if we can work together.
Counselling is £40 per hour session. A discount is offered for a block booking of 8 sessions at £300 payable in advance by bank transfer.
Hypnotherapy is £65 per hour session. I offer a small discount for block bookings of 5 sessions of hypnotherapy at £300 payable in advance.
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I work on a flexible basis around my family. Please contact me and we can discuss your time requirements if they are not met by my advertised schedule.
