Sophie Phipps
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About me
I offer Integrative Child Psychotherapy using the Arts for children aged 5-18 and a mentoring service for young people aged 18-25.
With extensive experience supporting children, families, and students, I provide a safe, empathetic space where young people can explore their thoughts and emotions. My approach integrates creative arts, mindfulness, breathwork, and relaxation techniques to help manage stress and anxiety.
I also offer a Walk and Talk service within an eco-therapy framework, allowing young people to connect with nature while engaging in therapeutic conversations.
Training, qualifications & experience
Training and Qualifications
- Certificate in Eco-Psychotherapy and the Emerging Adolescent Mind (2022- 2023)
- MA in Integrative Child Psychotherapy, The Institute for the Arts in Therapy and Education (2013- 2020)
- Certificate in Counselling Skills (2015)
- Advanced Diploma in the Therapeutic and Educational Application of the Arts (2012)
- Oxford University, MSC Social Studies (2004), Diploma in Social Work (2004)
- University of East London, BSC Anthropology 2:1, University of East London (1996- 1999)
Work and Experience
- School Counsellor, Education First, September 2024- Current
- School Counsellor and Independent Listener, Wychwood School- 2020- December 2024
- Senior Mental Health Practitioner, Outreach, CAMHS, October 2023- July 2024
- Specialist Mental Health Mentor, University of Oxford, October 2017- 2022
- Integrative Arts Psychotherapist, Kingfisher School September 2019- 2021, and Oxford Spires School September 2018- 2022
- Senior Mental Health Practitioner, CAMHS, September 2016- November 2017
- Project Worker, SAFE (Support for Young Victims of Crime) March 2009 – December 2016
- Psychotherapy using the arts placement- Sept 2013- 2022
- Play Therapist, Clear Sky, September 2014- April 2015
- Primary Mental Health Development Worker, PCAMHS, June 2013- August 2014
- Early Interventions Hub Support Worker, East Oxford Hub, November 2012-May 2013
- Early Interventions Worker, Wokingham Youth Offending Team, July 2010- September 2010 (agency work)
- Project Worker, Children’s International Arts Organisation, March 2010-June 2010
- Manager, The Art Room, September 2008- December 2009
- Senior Practitioner, The Art Room, September 2007 –August 2008
- Care Manager, The John Radcliffe Hospital, September 2004 – September 2007
- Breathing Space Project, The Refugee Council and the Medical Foundation for Victims of Torture (social work placement) 2003
- Asylum Welcome (social work placement) 2002
- Reparation Supervisor, The Youth Offending Team, January 2000 – January 2002
Member organisations
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
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£65.00 per session
Additional information
£65 per session (50 minutes) and a free initial 20 minute consultation.
When I work
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I have a therapy space available on Monday and Wednesday afternoons and evenings. I can see people online on Fridays.
