Sophie Worthington

Member of BACP

MA, Psychotherapy and Counselling

PGDIP, Psychotherapy and Counselling

PGCE, Psychotherapy and Counselling

BA, Philosophy

As an experienced psychotherapist, I offer a safe, non-judgemental and supportive space in which to explore difficult feelings, relationships or experiences. These might include problems with relationships, feelings of anxiety about work or home, sexual concerns, ongoing sadness or depression, low self-esteem, issues with identity, addiction to alcohol or drugs, bereavement, trauma or feelings of anger, stress or panic. I have an open, enquiring approach that involves asking you about your emotional and physical symptoms before addressing the deeper issues and causes that have prompted you to seek help.

The therapeutic relationship

Therapy is a collaborative endeavour. I place great emphasis on fostering a warm and trusting environment in which clients can feel safe and comfortable in exploring complex situations and their attendant emotions, reactions and behaviours. In my experience, therapy can be challenging but also life-enhancing and enjoyable, releasing blocked emotions and paving the way for new ways of living.

An integrative approach

As an integrative psychotherapist and counsellor with a background in philosophy, I bring together a combination of approaches and techniques that are tailored to each individual client. My practice is grounded in psychodynamic theory but I also draw on aspects of existential, humanistic and cognitive behavioural therapy. I firmly believe that a problem explored from multiple perspectives can deliver insight and drive change.

Fostering change

At the heart of my approach is the recognition that our complex and often unconscious emotional life is a fundamental part of being human. Sometimes we don't understand the beliefs and fears that shape our worldview as they have become ingrained and automatic. We can find ourselves repeating destructive behaviours or stuck in unhappy relationships and restricting our emotional, creative and professional development. In my experience change can happen through fostering curiosity, in-depth conversation and reflection.

Contact me

Please contact me by email or by phone to arrange an initial consultation.


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