Sophie Robinson-Matthews
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This professional is available for new clients.
About me
I support people therapeutically with mental wellness.
I draw holistically from many different therapeutic approaches and evidence-based methods to meet your individual needs and goals - each session is bespoke to you.
Style
My core therapeutic style is in Person-centred counselling and this is always at the heart of my services. In practice, I am integrative which means that I draw from many therapeutic and psychological approaches, because I believe that no one model fits all so enjoy a variety to best meet the needs of my clients.
I pride myself on being a role-model to my clients - practising what I preach. If I haven't tried it personally or it's not scientifically sound (has a good research evidence base), then I won't recommend it.
I love helping my clients walk their own path of healing. Insight-oriented questions are one of my favourite interventions as they really allow the client to deepen their self-awareness and autonomy which is what I'm all about =]
I want every client to walk away knowing they can create their own destiny.
My style is encouraging, uplifting, and full of wisdom.
What to expect
I make sure all new clients feel welcome, safe, and comfortable. I email you the therapeutic contract (as required by the BACP for safety and legality) before the session so that you can read through at your own pace and leave more time for you during your first session. The contract asks some details of you, which is a formality and really it is there to keep us both safe, and you should find it answers some questions about how my services work if you have not experienced similar in private practice before.
During your first session we will have a discussion where you can ask any questions and we talk about the primary issue that brought you here and/or the goal you wish to achieve if we have not covered that during the free consultation.
This is also a chance to see if we would be a good fit to work together and if we aren't, I can signpost you or refer you to somewhere I think you would be able to get the help you need.
I have many areas of interest; my primary five would be identity, anxiety and related issues, bereavement - including grief and loss, communication, and women's issues.
I am also happy to use the pronouns you prefer.
Please include the following in any message: your availability, format & frequency of sessions desired.
Training, qualifications & experience
RELEVANT EDUCATION:
- RTT & Hypnotherapy Practitioner, Level 4 - January 2023 (General Hypnotherapy Reg, IACT, IICT, IHF, IHA, ICR, ACCPH, NZAPH) Trained with globally acclaimed therapist & best-selling author Marisa Peer.
- Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Therapy, in progress - Complementary Medical Assoc. (ABC Awards, CPD 150).
- EFT Diploma, Distinction
- Understanding Behaviour that Challenges, Level 2 (CACHE) - North Warwickshire & Hinckley College
- Journal Therapy Diploma Level 3, Distinction - Complementary Medical Association (ABC Awards, CPD 150)
- Understanding Nutrition and Health Level 2 - Learning Curve Group
- Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling Level 5- City of Wolverhampton College
- Bereavement Counselling Level 2 (Ascentis)- Cruse Bereavement Care
- Counselling Skills Diploma Level 3 (NCFE)- City of Wolverhampton College
- Counselling Skills Level 2 (NCFE)- City of Wolverhampton College
- Information, Advice or Guidance Level 2- City of Wolverhampton College
- BTEC in Education & Training Level 3 (QCF)- Topps Training
- MSc Forensic Psychology (Merit 2:1) + Willan Research Award- Coventry University
- BSc (Hons) Psychology (First class 1:1)- University of Wolverhampton
RELEVANT TRAINING
- GDPR Training - Judicium Consulting Ltd - CPD completed on 25.04.24
- The Parenting Workshop - Emotional responsiveness and trauma healing - Matthias Barker & Co. (August 2023)
- Rapid Transformational Hypnotherapy Practitioner Training, L4 - 08.06.22 - 08.06.23 (Marisa Peer)
- Essential Training for Safe Practice (knowledge refresher) - Rapid Transformational Therapy, Marisa Peer (13.06.2022)
- The Biopsychosocial-Spiritual Model of Healthcare - Inaugural Lecture Coventry Uni: Prof Deborah Lycett (June 2021)
- Connect with Autism and the 3 C's approach - Act for Autism - completed on 17.11.2020
- How to do Counselling Online - BACP (Open University) - completed on 22.04.2020
- An Introduction to Infection Prevention & Control - Virtual College - completed on 18.03.2020
- Suicide Prevention training - Zero Suicide Alliance
- Introduction to Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) & Early Trauma - Home Office, Public Health England
- Safeguarding & Thresholds - Learn, Grow, Love CIC (Wolverhampton Safeguarding)
- Disability Awareness training - Access to Work UK
- Solution’s Focused Mentoring CPD certified training – Ark Consultancy Ltd.
- Stop, Understand, Move on training- SUMO via Headstart
- Offence Disclosure training– Mentoring West Midlands
- MTQ48 – Mental Toughness training– Ark Consultancy
- Money Management training– Citizens Advice Bureau
- Autism & Anxiety– Autism West Midlands
- Autism Awareness– Autism West Midlands
- Substance use & bereavement– Recovery Near You
- Tier 2 Dug & alcohol awareness– Drugtrain (DANOS competencies)
- Tier 1 Basic drug & alcohol awareness– Drugtrain (DANOS competencies)
- Outcome Star– Triangle Consulting (Youth and Work Star focus)
- Knowledge & Understanding (4 modules towards Level 3 Adult Social Care)
- Disability, mental health & domestic violence– OCN via the Haven
- Sexual violence & abuse against women: dynamics, effects & support– OCN via the Haven
- Helpline & C.A.A.D.A. risk assessment– the Haven Wolverhampton
- Certificate in Engage & Empower– Homeless Link
- Certificate in M.H. Crisis Intervention– Mental Health First Aid UK
- Domestic Violence Awareness– OCN via the Haven Wolverhampton
- Uni of W’ton Psychology Society– Attended several guest lecture seminars
- Enhanced DBS certificate (formerly CRB check)
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
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Identity, Self-esteem, confidence, PASS
Therapies offered
Fees
£30.00 - £60.00
Free initial telephone session
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
Sessions are for a therapeutic hour: 50 mins + 10 mins grace to arrange future sessions, complete any paperwork etc.
- Work full-time (35+ hrs/w): 50 mins = £59; 80 mins = £88 (a discount is provided after 6 sessions if requested)
- Working part-time (34 hours or less p/w): 50 mins = £50; 80 mins session = £74
- Student aged 22+: 50 mins = £45; 80 mins = £67 (Current student ID card to be seen)
- Student aged 20-21: 50 mins = £40, 80 mins = £60 (Current student ID card to be seen & proof of age e.g. driving license)
- Student aged 18-19: 50 mins = £35; 80 mins = £52 (Current student ID card to be seen & proof of age e.g. provisional license)
- Student aged 17 and 16: 50 mins = £33; 80 mins = £49 (Current student ID card to be seen & proof of age e.g. passport)
- Child aged 14 and 15: 50 mins = £30 (Proof of age to be seen e.g. birth certificate - fee will increase on birthday)
- Trainee counsellor: 50 mins = £40 (proof of current Level 4/5 course participation to be seen)
- In Receipt of UC/PIP/DLA/Blue Card: 50 mins = £34; 80 mins = £50 (current proof of benefits in your name must be seen e.g. bank statement)
Telephone consultation: up to 15 mins = free (for if you aren't sure what service is right for you & you'd like to chat first)
Concessions are available at request and upon proof being provided.
Any questions - please visit my website for further information (FAQ section).
Fees for RTT Hypnotherapy differ, see my website for details and please contact via my website to inquire.
Video psychotherapy sessions if I want one on the weekend or a UK Bank Holiday?
- Work full-time (35+ hrs/w): 50 mins = £60; 80 mins = £89 (a discount is provided after 8 sessions if requested)
- Working part-time (34 hours or less p/w): 50 mins = £51; 80-90 mins session = £75
- Student aged 22+: 50 mins = £46; 80 mins = £68 (Current student ID card to be seen)
- Student aged 20-21: 50 mins = £41, 80 mins = £61 (Current student ID card to be seen & proof of age e.g. driving license)
- Student aged 18-19: 50 mins = £36; 80 mins = £53 (Current student ID card to be seen & proof of age e.g. provisional license)
- Student aged 17 and 16: 50 mins = £34; 80 mins = £50 (Current student ID card to be seen & proof of age e.g. passport)
- Child aged 14 and 15: 50 mins = £31 (Proof of age to be seen e.g. birth certificate - fee will increase on birthday)
- Trainee counsellor: 50 mins = £41 (proof of current Level 4/5 course participation to be seen)
- In Receipt of UC/PIP/DLA/Blue Card: 50 mins = £35; 80 mins = £52 (current proof of benefits in your name must be seen e.g. bank statement)
Audio/telephone psychotherapy sessions Monday-Friday
- Work full-time (35+ hrs/w): 50 mins = £57; 80 mins = £85 (a discount is provided after 8 sessions if requested)
- Working part-time (34 hours or less p/w): 50 mins = £48; 80 mins session = £71
- Student aged 22+: 50 mins = £43; 80 mins = £64 (Current student ID card to be seen)
- Student aged 20-21: 50 mins = £38, 80 mins = £56 (Current student ID card to be seen & proof of age e.g. driving license)
- Student aged 18-19: 50 mins = £33; 80 mins = £49 (Current student ID card to be seen & proof of age e.g. provisional license)
- Student aged 17 and 16: 50 mins = £31; 80 mins = £46 (Current student ID card to be seen & proof of age e.g. passport)
- Child aged 14 and 15: 50 mins = £30 (Proof of age to be seen e.g. birth certificate - fee will increase on birthday)
- In Receipt of UC/PIP/DLA/Blue Card: 50 mins = £32; 80 mins = £47 (current proof of benefits in your name must be seen e.g. bank statement)
Audio/telephone psychotherapy sessions if I want one on the weekend or a UK Bank Holiday?
- Work full-time (35+ hrs/w): 50 mins = £58; 80 mins = £86 (a discount is provided after 8 sessions if requested)
- Working part-time (34 hours or less p/w): 50 mins = £49; 80 mins session = £73
- Student aged 22+: 50 mins = £44; 80 mins = £65 (Current student ID card to be seen)
- Student aged 20-21: 50 mins = £39, 80 mins = £58 (Current student ID card to be seen & proof of age e.g. driving license)
- Student aged 18-19: 50 mins = £34; 80 mins = £50 (Current student ID card to be seen & proof of age e.g. provisional license)
- Student aged 17 and 16: 50 mins = £32; 80 mins = £47 (Current student ID card to be seen & proof of age e.g. passport)
- Child aged 14 and 15: 50 mins = £31 (Proof of age to be seen e.g. birth certificate - fee will increase on birthday)
- In Receipt of UC/PIP/DLA/Blue Card: 50 mins = £33; 80 mins = £49 (current proof of benefits in your name must be seen e.g. bank statement)
Disclaimer: I will not work with a client aged 16 or under via audio only, without first speaking to a guardian due to safeguarding and insurance purposes.
When I work
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Other availability is considered upon request and via discussion at the initial 10-15 minute telephone/video chat.
If you send an enquiry, please check my availability matches yours first.
Further information
I have worked in support services since 2012 and am passionate about sharing my skills and knowledge to help others with whatever they are struggling with.
I am dedicated to following an ethical code for counsellors and continually update my knowledge base with all of the wonderful new research, tools and techniques that I strive to understand and learn to merge in my therapy services. This means I draw on research and developing best practices from psychology, counselling, philosophy, neuroscience, meditative studies, and other holistic areas that are less easily defined.
I believe personal development is eternal so learning new ways of helping others is a passion of knowledge for me!
