Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
Hi, I’m Sophie! I’m a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), with a Master’s degree in Person-Centred Experiential Counselling and Psychotherapy.
My experience as a psychotherapist has been varied, working with spousal and parental bereavement, relationship issues, and navigating through difficult life events. I have also worked with survivors of sexual and domestic abuse, people with addictions, and with people experiencing general and complex mental health issues – such as depression, anxiety, and personality disorders. As a queer-identifying therapist (lesbian, she/her), my therapy practice is also a welcoming and affirming space for any clients from the LGBTQ+ community.
I offer Person-Centred Therapy – a humanistic therapeutic approach that focuses on creating a warm, accepting, and authentic relationship between client and counsellor. As a person-centred therapist, it’s my role to understand your experience from your perspective and why you are feeling the way that you do. I will facilitate your personal exploration of whatever you choose to bring to our sessions – and hold space for you when you need to process difficult emotions.
PCT aims to empower the client to be an active agent in their healing and growth. As such, sessions are non-directive – they are led by what you, the client, want to explore and work on. I do not set agendas or try to impose a direction on the discussion. This may be very different to other types of therapy you’ve done before, or to the picture of therapy you have in your mind. That freedom can feel overwhelming at first. It is completely ok to not know where to start, or to arrive at a session feeling like you have nothing to say – often that can prompt exploration in itself!
The strength of non-directive therapy is in its empowerment of the client, and its respect for your agency and dignity. Our sessions are your safe space to say what you want, feel what you want – without judgement or censure.
PCT is an exploratory style of therapy which focuses on identifying and addressing the underlying causes of distress. It may not be a suitable modality for you if you are looking for a therapist to teach you techniques or coping strategies, or if you are solely interested in symptom management. Likewise, the non-directivity of PCT may not be a good fit for you if you are looking to be directed or advised by your therapist. I am very happy to discuss any concerns you may have either before or during our first session to work out if we are a good match. No one type of therapy works for all people – and my priority is always to ensure you get the support you need.
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Sophie Sinclair-Brown is a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and holds a Master’s degree in Person-Centred Experiential Counselling and Psychotherapy. She has a postgraduate qualification in the person-centred approach and brings three years of clinical experience to her work.
Her experience includes supporting people through spousal and parental bereavement, relationship difficulties, and other challenging life events. Sophie has also worked with survivors of sexual and domestic abuse, people with addictions, and those experiencing general and complex mental health concerns such as depression, anxiety, and personality disorders.
As a queer-identifying therapist (lesbian, she/her), Sophie offers an affirming, welcoming practice for clients from the LGBTQ+ community. She works with a broad range of issues including LGBT concerns, relationship and family matters, self-esteem, stress, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating concerns, parenting, anger, career questions, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes. Sophie identifies as a female, gay, non-religious, liberal therapist.
Sophie practices Person-Centred Therapy, a humanistic approach that emphasises a warm, accepting, and genuine therapeutic relationship. Her role is to understand each person’s experience from their perspective and to facilitate personal exploration of whatever they bring to sessions. She holds space for clients to process difficult emotions and supports their autonomy in the healing process.
Person-Centred Therapy is non-directive and client-led – sessions follow what the client wants to explore rather than a set agenda. That freedom can feel unfamiliar or overwhelming at first, and it is completely okay to be unsure where to start or to arrive with nothing specific to say. Sophie respects each client’s agency and dignity and aims to create a safe space to express thoughts and feelings without judgement.
While PCT focuses on exploring underlying causes of distress, it may not be the best fit for those who are seeking a therapist to teach specific techniques or to focus solely on symptom management, or for people who prefer direct advice. Sophie is happy to discuss any questions or concerns before or during the first session to determine whether her approach and the client are a good match, with the priority always being that the person gets the support they need.
Many people ask whether online therapy can make a real difference. For a range of common concerns – including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and navigating life changes – online therapy has been shown to be just as effective as traditional in-person sessions.
One major benefit is flexibility. People can connect with a therapist in the way that suits them best: video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging. This range of options makes it easier to fit therapy into a busy life.
Therapists offering online care are licensed professionals, and clients have the option to switch to a different therapist if they would like a different fit. For many, online therapy provides an accessible way to begin or continue therapeutic work without sacrificing the quality of care.
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