Sophie Rizzo
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About me
I have lived and worked in London since 1991, after moving from Arles (South of France). Like many others, my journey has been shaped by personal challenges, which ultimately inspired me to pursue a meaningful career in counselling.
With over 25 years of experience across mental health, learning disabilities, and autism, combined with specialist training as an integrative counsellor, I provide a tailored therapeutic service designed to meet your unique needs and circumstances.
Supporting Survivors of Domestic Violence & Abuse, Rape, and Sexual Assault
I specialise in supporting individuals of all genders who have experienced domestic violence, abuse, rape, or sexual assault. I understand how these traumatic experiences can feel isolating and overwhelming. My priority is to provide a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental space where you can explore your thoughts and emotions at your own pace.
For Women: Healing from violence or sexual trauma can be a complex and personal journey. Together, we will work on rebuilding resilience, reclaiming your sense of identity, and developing strategies to navigate the trauma and its impact.
For Men: Societal norms often discourage men from seeking help or expressing vulnerability. I offer a compassionate, judgement-free environment where you are supported in processing your experiences and moving toward healing in a way that feels right for you.
For LGBTQIA+ and Gender Diverse Individuals: I recognise that experiences of domestic violence and sexual trauma may intersect with challenges related to identity, discrimination, and stigma. As an LGBTQIA+ ally, I offer an inclusive environment where individuals of all sexual orientations and gender identities feel seen and supported. I am committed to creating a safe, affirming space that respects your identity and empowers your healing.
Mental Health, Neurodiversity and Learning Disabilities
I work with neurodivergent and neurotypical clients, including those with learning disabilities, who are navigating anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges. I tailor my approach to meet each individual’s unique needs, offering a supportive, empathetic space for personal growth and healing.
My Approach
As an integrative counsellor, I draw on a range of therapeutic techniques tailored to your unique needs, including:
- Person-centred therapy
- Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
- Trauma-informed approaches
- Psychodynamic therapy
- Transactional analysis
- Mindfulness and meditation
This flexible approach allows us to work collaboratively, exploring methods that best support your growth and healing. I honour your identity, background, culture, sexual orientation, and abilities, ensuring that sessions progress at a pace that feels right for you.
What You Can Expect
Whether you are looking for short-term support or long-term therapy, I offer supportive therapeutic partnership tailored to your needs. Sessions are conducted online via Teams or Zoom, by telephone, or in person, depending on your preference.
Together, we will work towards gaining clarity, building inner strength, and fostering personal growth.
What I can help you with
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Complex family dynamics
- Relationship issues
- Bereavement
- Eating disorders
- Domestic violence and abuse
- Self harm & suicidal thoughts
- Sexual assault/rape
- Anger management
Types of therapy offered
- Creative
- Integrative
- Gestalt
- Person Centred/Humanistic
- CBT
- Psychodynamic
- Transactional analysis
- Mindfulness/meditation
Languages
English and French
Basic British Sign Language and Makaton
Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) to assist individuals with limited communication
Training, qualifications & experience
MBACP Registered
CPCAB Level 4 & 5
Dip.Couns
(CPCAB) Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body
Level 2 Certificate in self-harm and suicide prevention
NVQ Level 3 Promoting independence
NVQ Level 2 Working with people who have learning disabilities
Over 25 years experience working with adults with learning disabilities and mental health challenges, and neurodiverse clients
Experience working with domestic violence and abuse, rape and sexual abuse survivors .
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
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Experience working with female genital mutilation (FGM) clients
Therapies offered
Fees
£70.00 per session
Free initial telephone or online session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Sessions available
Tuesday: 6pm – 8pm
Wednesday: 6-9pm
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From March 2025, I will see clients on Wednesdays from 9.45 am - 2.45 pm.
