Frequently Asked Questions
Dr Sophie FAQ
You know yourself and your child best, so if you do not think that this way of working would be right, please do not feel like you have to make online sessions work for you. However, you may be interested to know that research has shown that the outcomes of online sessions are comparable to face to face sessions.
There are also lots of positives of online working, particularly for children and young people which include less time travelling to and from appointments, being able to meet from a familiar place and having access to familiar and comforting items that may be forgotten in the rush to get to an appointment on time.
If you would like to trial a brief introductory video call with me before committing to online sessions, contact me and I will happily arrange this.
The main models I use in my work are Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) plus Systemic and Attachment approaches.
The approaches that I will draw on for our work together are based on the information you share with me and your hopes for the outcome of therapy. I have been trained in a number of psychological approaches and models and will work alongside you to think about which may be most helpful for your family at this current time.
My fees are £120 per 50 minute online session.
I am currently registered with the following insurance companies: Axa, Aviva, Bupa, Cigna, Vitality, WPA.
Life can be unpredictable at times and there may be times that you need to cancel an appointment. That is not a problem, please give me as much notice as you can. If the cancellation is within 48 hours of our appointment, the full fee will be payable.
What we do and what we talk about in our initial session can vary depending on whether we meet for a parent session or a family session.
Some children and families want to talk about the things that they are finding difficult straight away. Others may need us to spend some time getting to know each other to feel comfortable and safe to share.