About Me

Hello, I’m Sophie, and I’m so glad you’re here.

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My Approach

As a qualified counsellor and a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), I work in a person-centred way, which means I believe you’re the expert on your own life.

My role isn’t to analyse or fix you; it’s to offer the kind of relationship where you feel safe, respected, and understood. Over time, this kind of connection can help you feel clearer, more grounded, and more in control of the choices that matter to you.

Alongside person-centred therapy, I can bring in other approaches if they feel helpful, from CBT techniques for managing anxiety to psychodynamic thinking around past experiences, or creative methods like art therapy. The process is always led by you.

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A Personal Journey to Counselling

I decided to become a counsellor after a difficult experience in my own life. I discovered the incredible power of feeling truly held, heard, and understood by someone who was there to support me without judgment. This experience ignited a passion in me to provide that same safe space for others.

Having worked in education for many years, and later training to be a counsellor, I've had the privilege of working with children, young people, and adults facing a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, living with neurodiversity, trauma, difficult childhoods, and painful relationships.

More recently I have been working with the Probation Service, supporting people to rebuild their lives after leaving prison. You don’t need to have it all figured out—we can work it out together.

Any further questions?

Head to the Frequently Asked Questions or Contact me directly and I will get back to you shortly.

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  • I’ll explain how I work and give you space to talk about what’s brought you to therapy. It’s also a chance for you to get a feel for me and see if we’re a good fit.

  • Everyone is different — some people come for a few weeks, others for longer-term work. We’ll review together as we go along.

  • Not at all. We go at your pace. You share what feels comfortable, when it feels right.

  • No — my role isn’t to give instructions, but to help you explore your thoughts and feelings so you can make your own choices.

  • That’s completely normal. Many people feel unsure at first. We’ll take it step by step, and you’re welcome to ask any questions.

  • Yes — what you share stays between us, with a few legal and safety exceptions which I’ll explain clearly.

  • I have a wide range of experience from supporting people with anxiety, depression, trauma, childhood experiences, relationship difficulties, to living with neurodiversity. No issue is too big - we can work together to support your journey to change.

  • I offer face-to-face, video and phone sessions - whatever suits you best.

  • Sessions start from £50 per 50-minute session. Please contact me for further details.