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Human First. Therapist Second. 

I work in a way that’s warm, grounded and direct. I’m not here to analyse you from a distance or rush you towards answers that don’t quite fit yet. I’m willing to sit with you in the difficult bits, help you talk things through, and stay with whatever needs attention.

The work is collaborative. We take things at your pace, paying attention to what’s actually helping and what isn’t. Some sessions might feel steady, others messier. Both are welcome.

If you’re ready to look at things honestly, without being pushed or fixed, we may work well together.

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A bit more about me.

Before retraining as a therapist, I spent nearly 15 years working as a London-based creative copywriter and journalist. I loved the work, and it often felt validating, but I began to notice that what stayed with me most were the conversations I'd had. Listening to people talk through their experiences, share parts of their lives, and make sense of what was happening for them felt deeply engaging. I wanted to know more, and essentially, I was drawn to help.

With that in mind, I signed up for a small evening course in counselling. That quickly grew into a deeper commitment, years of training, and eventually a new career. I’m a registered member of the BACP and hold a CPCAB Level 4 qualification, with ongoing postgraduate training.

I'm still a creative at heart, and writing is still very much part of my life. I still love working with language and noticing how words shape meaning. It’s often where I find clarity, especially first thing in the morning.

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  • “Sophie combines genuine warmth with a focused, thoughtful approach. She creates a space that feels both safe and empowering, helping people build confidence, clarity and resilience on their path to growth and healing.”

    — Sarah Costas, Counsellor

  • “Sophie combines strong clinical knowledge with genuine warmth and care. She offers a truly non-judgemental space where clients feel safe, supported and confident they’re in good hands.”

    — Louise Seffron, Therapist

  • "I've worked with Sophie since 2023, facilitating workshops, leaders and mental health champions training as well as co-running supervision sessions for groups. Sophie is warm, professional, reflective and able to hold people and spaces with care and expert clinical skills. It's not so common to witness another therapist in what they do, and it's been inspiring to see how Sophie interacts with human beings with such authenticity, empathy and insight. Something I really appreciate with Sophie is she is totally real, present , and I see how people respond to that, they open up, they feel safe to do so. I have always felt so supported when working with Sophie - her integrity exceeds the therapy space. I often recommend 1:1 clients to her as I I know they are in totally safe hands."

    — Kate Hogan, Psychotherapist and Coach

  • "Sophie is brilliant, she’s smart, creative, professional and understands what it means to be human. This comes across in all that she does. 5 stars from me!"

    — Jodie Cariss, CEO, Self Space

  • "Sophie brings a rare combination of warmth, steadiness, and depth to her therapeutic group delivery work. From the moment you meet her, there is a quiet confidence and genuine presence that helps people feel at ease. Her way of working is thoughtful, grounded, and deeply human. Sophie does not perform empathy or authenticity; she embodies them. She offers careful attention, emotional attunement, and a quality of contact that allows people to slow down, breathe more fully, and feel truly met. This creates a therapeutic space that feels both safe and alive....gentle at the edges, and solid at its core"

    — Anna Davis, Senior Psychoeducation Manager, Self Space

  • "Yoga with Sophie is always fun - she's been my teacher for years! She's warm, friendly and never makes me feel stupid for getting things wrong. I love our classes together and would recommend yoga with Sophie to anyone. I always feel calmer after I've had them."

    — Matilda, Yoga Student

  • "Sophie holds space with such depth, care and robustness. She brings a sense of safety and groundedness in her presence and her general way of being, which creates space for exploration and growth. Her attention to detail and noticing what matters in a room and wider is also what makes her a great therapist and colleague.”

    — Nibarna Kannathasan, Clinical People Lead, Self Space

  • "Sophie is an amazing therapist who makes you feel safe and heard every step of the way. She brings into the space a sense of warmth and understanding that makes you feel like nothing you say is going to be judged or used against you, and she is an absolute dream to work with. Sophie takes to every task she does with passion and focus that leaves you feeling everything she does is important, and that you are never not a priority in her workspace."

    — Mitali Soni, Senior Clinician, Self Space

  • "I always feel stronger after doing yoga with Sophie, both physically and mentally - highly recommend."

    — Anne, Yoga Student

  • "I had the absolute pleasure of working alongside Sophie at Self Space and got to witness what a multitalented professional she is. Her gift with words sits beautifully alongside her clinical integrity and unwavering commitment to the betterment of humanity. Sophie is a thoroughly decent human being who I witnessed seeking growth, holding ground and being a compassionate space holder when needed."

    — Adam Laidler, Psychotherapist

  • "Sophie takes time to understand others and truly cares about connecting with and helping them. She has a beautifully calm presence and is genuinely interested in what others have to say. She's incredibly knowledgeable and kind, and it's a pleasure working with her."

    — Olivia Muir, Clinical Operations Lead, Self Space

  • "Sophie is a therapeutic counsellor who knows how to sit with what’s real. She doesn’t rush to fix, soften, or over-intellectualise. She listens properly. She tracks the room. She notices what’s said, and also what isn’t. People feel safe with her not because she’s vague or gentle for the sake of it, but because she’s precise, attuned, and deeply respectful of the work."

    — Lynsey Skinner, Dramatherapist, EMDR, and CBT Therapist

  • "As a workshop and training facilitator, she’s exceptional. Sophie can hold a group like a steady container, being warm, boundaried, and alive  while still tending to individual needs within it. She has that quiet authority that doesn’t need to announce itself. The room settles when she speaks, conversations naturally deepen, and people lean in rather than check out."

    — Lynsey Skinner, Dramatherapist, EMDR, and CBT Therapist

  • "What truly sets Sophie apart is her ability to translate therapeutic theory into the real world without losing its integrity. Her workshops don’t just sound good on paper, they properly work. She blends clinical depth with lived experience so seamlessly it can look effortless. This is someone who understands the nervous system, relational dynamics, and psychological safety and knows how to make those ideas land in a way that actually changes how people think, feel, and act."

    — Lynsey Skinner, Dramatherapist, EMDR, and CBT Therapist