Counselling Services
What can you expect from counselling sessions with Sophie?
Sophie is an intergrative therapist registered with the BACP. Her approach is primarily person-centred. What this means is that the sessions are led by you, with what you need to bring to a session, at your pace. Sophie then draws on a range of approaches and techniques including CBT, psychodynamic, trauma-focus, compassion-focus and more.
At the heart of everything you do, will be the therapeutic relationship you build together.
Sometimes you might explore patterns in your thoughts and behaviours and consider whether there are things you would like to approach differently. At other times, you might look at where particular feelings come from or whether earlier experiences are influencing how you respond to situations today.
There may also be space for practical approaches, such as challenging unhelpful thoughts, developing coping strategies or introducing mindfulness.
And sometimes what is most needed is simply having another person really listen and help you put words around something that has felt confusing or overwhelming.
Where do sessions take place?
Sessions take place online or in-person.
Face-to-face sessions take place at Cherry Tree Therapy Centre in Buckhurst Hill. You are more than welcome to attend sessions with your baby, Sophie has a selection of toys that she can bring to sessions to entertain your little one.
If you are bringing your child and wish to wait, there is a comfortable waiting area you can use.
You can also have virtual therapy sessions if necessary.
How much do sessions cost?
Counselling sessions are £80 in person or £65 for virtual sessions.
Payment is due prior to your session and there is a 24 hour cancellation period.
Do I have to have a minimum or maximum number of sessions?
Sophie would advise a minimum of 4 sessions initially, in order not to lose momentum and allow you to build your therapeutic relationship.
You can have sessions at different times or days each time, life is chaotic and attending your therapy session should not feel stressful. Sophie will always try to be as accommodating as possible to meet your needs.
What if I need to cancel?
Absolutely no problem. Cancel with more than 24 hours notice and you won't be charged for your session.
You can find all this information in Notes for Clients document below available for you to download.