Dr Sophie Monaghan
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This professional is available for new clients.
This professional is available for new clients.
About me
I am passionate about supporting and empowering people to overcome life’s obstacles. My experience has allowed me the privilege of working closely with those facing unexpected and serious life events, either for themselves or those close to them. Often this has been as a result of physical health issues, neurological conditions, life stage transitions, loss or traumatic events; resulting in understandable distress and overwhelm for the person.
I provide the opportunity to truly hear your story, understand how your experiences have influenced your life, discovering options for your next steps and a guide to your goals for therapy.
People can naturally feel apprehensive coming to therapy, taking those first steps into the unknown with a new person. However, know that if you choose to go on that journey together with me, I will provide a non-judgmental, collaborative relationship, where trust can grow, and you will feel empowered to make positive changes in your life.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a fully accredited and registered Consultant Clinical Psychologist with over 16-years of qualified experience supporting people who are struggling with emotional and psychological distress. I provide a safe, therapeutic space to explore difficult experiences from the past, challenges in the present or fears for the future.
I tailor the intervention to your individual needs, collaboratively agreeing goals and integrating evidence-based approaches to match with your aims for the therapy journey.
I have completed studies in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing (EMDR), integrating the most effective interventions to meet your needs. I remain informed by relational approaches and am trained in Clinical Neuropsychology.
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
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Fees
£120.00 per session
Free initial telephone session
Additional information
Please be aware that I am on annual leave and unavailable from 18th December until 8th January and will not be able to offer sessions or introductory calls in this period
I am able to offer a free initial 15-minute phone call for us to have a discussion and see whether I am the right fit for you.
When I work
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I am available for sessions 9.30-2.30 Wednesday-Thursday within term-time.
I have greater flexibility for online sessions
Further information
I work with people struggling with their mood, sleep issues, trauma, adaption to physical health issues, changing roles, retirement & bereavement. I specialise in middle to later life issues and am an expert in neuropsychology, working with those with dementia, stroke and neurological difficulties.
