About me
Choosing the right counsellor is hard. Not just because there are so many of us, but because when you are already anxious, overwhelmed or emotionally exhausted, even reaching out can feel like a lot.
You might be reading profiles wondering:
“Will this actually help me?”
“Will I feel understood?”
“Will I have to explain everything perfectly?”
“What if I still can’t switch my mind off?”
That’s why I offer a free 15-minute call first, so you can get a feel for me, ask questions, and see whether this feels like the right fit for you.
No pressure. Just a place to start.
You may already understand why you feel the way you do... or you may just know that something doesn’t feel right, even if you cannot fully explain it yet.
You may have read about anxiety, ADHD, trauma, OCD or overwhelm.
You may have spent years overthinking, analysing yourself or trying to “just cope”.
Yet, despite understanding things logically, something still doesn’t quite shift underneath.
You might:
- overthink everything
- feel constantly “on” or unable to properly relax
- struggle with anxiety, panic attacks or health anxiety
- feel emotionally overwhelmed or mentally exhausted
- find it difficult to switch off or sleep
- get stuck in loops of fear, OCD or self-doubt
- struggle with low self-esteem or confidence
- feel burnt out from masking or trying to hold everything together
- recognise traits linked to ADHD, autism, dyspraxia or neurodiversity
- feel impacted by grief, bereavement, trauma or difficult past experiences
You may look like you are coping on the outside, while internally feeling overwhelmed, disconnected or exhausted.
This is often the point people come to counselling.
Not because they need more insight, but because something still is not shifting.
The relationship you have with your counsellor matters.
This work is not about judging, analysing or trying to “fix” you.
It is about creating a space where you can begin to understand yourself differently, process what you have been carrying, and feel safer being yourself without pressure or judgement.
I work integratively, drawing from person-centred, psychodynamic, CBT and Gestalt approaches, alongside nervous system and mind-body focused work.
Every person is different, which is why I do not believe in a “one approach fits all” model. Therapy is tailored specifically to you, your experiences and the support you need.
Alongside running my private practice, I also volunteer as a counsellor within a local hospice, supporting people through grief, loss and emotionally difficult periods of life. This work continues to deepen the compassion, understanding and care I bring into my practice.
Over time, many people begin to notice meaningful changes, including:
- less anxiety and overthinking
- improved confidence and self-esteem
- feeling calmer and more emotionally settled
- less overwhelm and mental exhaustion
- feeling more able to trust themselves
- finding it easier to cope with stress and emotions
You do not have to keep managing this on your own.
If something in this feels familiar, you’re very welcome to get in touch.
📞 07464 001551
📧 sophieswellbeingpractice@outlook.com
🌐 www.sophieswellbeingpractice.com
Training, qualifications & experience
I have supported individuals and organisations across a range of settings, working with adults and teenagers experiencing emotional, relational and psychological challenges.
Alongside my therapeutic practice, I work as a wellbeing consultant, supporting organisations to strengthen psychological safety, reduce burnout, and create ways of working where people can perform without constantly running on empty.
A significant part of my clinical experience comes from my work within a local hospice, where I have supported individuals and families navigating grief, anticipatory loss, complex bereavement, life-limiting illness, and the impact of caring responsibilities.
This work continues to shape how I practise. It has strengthened my ability to stay present with difficult emotions, and to offer a steady, compassionate space for clients moving through deeply personal and often overwhelming experiences. It has also deepened my trauma-informed approach, relational awareness, and my ability to support the emotional, existential and sometimes spiritual aspects of a person’s experience.
Counselling and psychotherapy training
Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling Practice
Diploma in Transformation and Heart-Based Practices
Training in person-centred, psychodynamic, CBT and Gestalt approaches
Additional therapeutic training
Clinical Hypnotherapist and Master Hypnotist
EMDR Practitioner (integrating hypnotic techniques)
NLP Practitioner
Reiki Master
Transformational and heart-based coaching
NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
While I have trained across a range of approaches, I do not work from a fixed model. Instead, I draw from this breadth of training as a flexible and responsive way of working, adapting to you as an individual.
You are the expert in your own life. My role is to work alongside you in a way that feels grounded, collaborative and meaningful.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
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
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
Therapies offered
Fees
£50.00 - £60.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Sessions are usually weekly to begin with, with flexibility to move to fortnightly or monthly over time, depending on what feels right for you.
I offer both in-person and online sessions and I also work outside of typical working hours, including evenings and weekends, to fit around busy schedules.
The fees listed here are for counselling sessions. I also offer hypnotherapy, EMDR with hypnosis, NLP, coaching and Reiki separately, which are priced differently. You’re welcome to take a look at my website for more information: www.sophieswellbeingpractice.com
Further information
I offer both in-person and online sessions, giving you the flexibility to choose what feels most comfortable and accessible for you.
Professional Memberships:
Accredited Member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS)
Accredited Member of the General Hypnotherapy Register (GHR)
I work in line with professional ethical standards, engage in regular clinical supervision, and continue to develop my practice through ongoing professional training.
Alongside counselling, I also offer coaching, hypnotherapy, EMDR incorporating hypnosis, NLP and Reiki. These are available at different rates.
If you’d like more information, please visit my website: www.sophieswellbeingpractice.com or feel free to contact me directly on: 07464 001551.
