About Sophia  
 

I am an accredited psychotherapist with the British  Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy and  registered mental health nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council, demonstrating a commitment to upholding high standards of ethical and professional conduct.

Professionally I have over 25 years of extensive experience in working therapeutically with people from diverse backgrounds . As a mental health nurse and psychotherapist  I work across private, charitable and statutory  services delivering specialist training and supervision to those in the counselling and healthcare professions.  I hold fellowship of the Higher Education Academy  and lecture  on university counselling /health science courses and am currently undertaking  research into psychotherapy and the digital world

The combination and synergy of these professional areas  brings greater richness and knowledge to my  therapeutic relationships and work. Professionally I abide by the ethical codes of conduct of my regulating bodies-the BACP, NMC and ACTO and receive supervision from a highly experienced psychotherapist where any client work is presented anonymously. 

My qualifications include PgCHEP , BSc in mental health nursing and public health, BACP gold standard accredited integrative counselling diploma and  BACP approved creative therapies certificate.

Expertise in coaching utilising mindfulness and CBT, a BACP approved therapeutic supervision diploma, training in EMDR trauma processing model, clinical and analytical hypnotherapy, medical hypnotherapy, and audio, visual and text based online therapy

Additionally, I hold fellowship with the higher education academy and lecture on university courses in counselling and health sciences. My current research focuses on the integration of psychotherapy and the digital realm.

I adhere to ethical codes of conduct established  by regulating bodies such as BACP, and the NMC and receive supervision from an experienced psychotherapist to ensure the highest standards of care for my clients. I am dedicated to ongoing professional development through training with expert practitioners in specialised therapy and coaching techniques. 

My understanding of human nature is informed by sources of inspiration such as the arts, philosophy, psychology, nature, and the relationships in my life. I have personally benefited from the  approaches I work with today in my practice.