Get to Know Me

Hi, I'm Sophie, and I'm so glad you're here.

I'm a registered IFS informed therapist with over 10 years of experience. I'm often described as gentle, kind and warm, which always makes me smile. When I'm not working you'll usually find me out in nature, or curled up with my cat on my lap, a good book or my journal, and a cup of tea. My approach to both life and work is rooted in balance, recognising that we can connect to something greater, whether that’s through nature, spirituality, or intuition, while still embracing our very real, messy, human-ness! In our work together, we can explore all aspects of who you are, creating space for these parts of you to coexist and work together.

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My approach is holistic, intuitive, and completely tailored to your needs. I find Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS) to be a deeply compassionate, yet powerful approach to healing. Alongside this, I can weave in creative methods like art, journaling, mindfulness, and somatic practices- whatever feels right to you from session to session. I love blending traditional ‘talk therapy’ with these creative approaches because they can help us tap into deeper layers of understanding and healing, often reaching parts of ourselves that are hard to express with words alone.

My Experience & Qualifications​

Before starting my private practice, I worked in a range of local and national organisations, including Mind, the Samaritans, psychiatric hospitals, and outpatient settings. These experiences gave me a deep respect for the many different ways that pain can show up, and the many different paths to healing.

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Along the way, I’ve developed my own warm, creative, and holistic approach to therapy. I now work primarily through the lens of Internal Family Systems (IFS), combined with creative tools like sandtray, art, and journaling. My work is grounded in both my professional training and lived experience, and always tailored to meet you where you are, at your own pace.

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I hold an MSc in Counselling Children, Young People and Families from the University of Northampton, a BSc in Psychology from Kingston University, and a Postgraduate Certificate in Therapeutic Play and Creative Arts. I’m a fully qualified Level 1 IFS Therapist, a registered SandStory Therapist, and a certified Rewind Practitioner for trauma work.

Alongside one-to-one sessions, I also run workshops, courses, and trainings in creative, therapeutic approaches, offering spaces for reflection, connection, and deeper self-understanding.