Amalthea Therapy
Amalthea Therapy
My Story
Hello! My name is Sofia (she/hers) and I am a Psychotherapeutic Counsellor and Clinical Supervisor. My journey in the therapeutic world began in 2010 in London, when I started volunteering at a charity that works with children and young adults with additional needs and disabilities, such as autism, ADHD, down syndrome etc. This immensely fulfilling volunteering role led me to decide to go back to studies for another 6 years to train in Counselling and Psychotherapy, and to a second career that I am very passionate about.
My initial training was in Art Psychotherapy and it gave me the ability to use tools such as Drawing, Music, Sandtray and other in my work, if that is something you would be interest to experiment with (you do not have to be an ‘artist’!). Furthermore, during the pandemic I undertook extensive training in Online Therapy, and the skills gained allowed me to have a more inclusive practice, as I can now work with people that due to disabilities or other circumstances might not have access to face to face Counselling. Currently I am further expanding my knowledge on trauma and somatic therapy, as this is an area of great interest to me.
As I ‘grew’ as a Counsellor, I have fully embraced a pluralistic and holistic approach to Counselling. This means that I draw on a range of therapeutic thinking and models (Humanistic, Psychodynamic, CBT, Neuroscience etc) in order to accommodate the individual needs of the person I work with. It also means that the focus of the work is not just on feelings and thoughts, but also the body/somatic side, with a special attention to the uniqueness of each person and their circumstances.
And the journey continues!
Experience
Experience
Since qualifying as a Counsellor I have worked in various settings with children, teenagers, parents and adults in general, and I have vast experience in working with anxiety, depression, self-harm, eating disorders, neurodiversity, gender identity and other.
In addition, I supervise qualified professionals such as therapists, counsellors, coaches, social workers, teachers etc, one to one and in groups, in private practice and in various organisations. I also have extensive experience in supporting Counselling trainees during their studies and I am currently a teaching and supervising Psychotherapy and Counselling Trainees at University of Roehampton.
Since qualifying as a Counsellor I have worked in various settings with children, teenagers, parents and adults in general, and I have vast experience in working with anxiety, depression, self-harm, eating disorders, neurodiversity, gender identity and other.
In addition, I supervise qualified professionals such as therapists, counsellors, coaches, social workers, teachers etc, one to one and in groups, in private practice and in various organisations. I also have extensive experience in supporting Counselling trainees during their studies and I am currently teaching and supervising Psychotherapy and Counselling Trainees at University of Roehampton.
Credentials
Credentials
Diploma in Integrative Creative Supervision
London Centre for Psychodrama.
The training has Recognised Supervision Training Status with the HIPC section of UKCP, is recognised by BADth, member organisation of HCPC, and is accredited by ADMP, member organisation of the UKCP.
MA in Integrative Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy and Counselling,
University of Middlesex, UKCP accredited. Final Viva pending for graduation.
Postgraduate Diploma in Integrative Counselling
University of Middlesex, BACP accredited.
Advanced Diploma in the Therapeutic and Educational Application of the Arts
Institute for Arts in Therapy and Education (IATE) with University of East London.
Foundation of the UKCP and HCPC accredited training in Integrative Art Psychotherapy.
Diploma in Integrative Creative Supervision
London Centre for Psychodrama.
The training has Recognised Supervision Training Status with the HIPC section of UKCP, is recognised by BADth, member organisation of HCPC, and is accredited by ADMP, member organisation of the UKCP.
MA in Integrative Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy and Counselling,
University of Middlesex, UKCP accredited. Final Viva pending for graduation.
Postgraduate Diploma in Integrative Counselling
University of Middlesex, BACP accredited.
Advanced Diploma in the Therapeutic and Educational Application of the Arts
Institute for Arts in Therapy and Education (IATE) with University of East London.
Foundation of the UKCP and HCPC accredited training in Integrative Art Psychotherapy.
Professional Bodies
My Story
Hello! My name is Sofia (she/hers) and I am a Psychotherapeutic Counsellor and Clinical Supervisor. My journey in the therapeutic world began in 2010 in London, when I started volunteering at a charity that works with children and young adults with additional needs and disabilities, such as autism, ADHD, down syndrome etc. This immensely fulfilling volunteering role led me to decide to go back to studies for another 6 years to train in Counselling and Psychotherapy, and to a second career that I am very passionate about.
My initial training was in Art Psychotherapy and it gave me the ability to use tools such as Drawing, Music, Sandtray and other in my work, if that is something you would be interest to experiment with (you do not have to be an ‘artist’!). Furthermore, during the pandemic I undertook extensive training in Online Therapy, and the skills gained allowed me to have a more inclusive practice, as I can now work with people that due to disabilities or other circumstances might not have access to face to face Counselling. Currently I am further expanding my knowledge on trauma and somatic therapy, as this is an area of great interest to me.
As I ‘grew’ as a Counsellor, I have fully embraced a pluralistic and holistic approach to Counselling. This means that I draw on a range of therapeutic thinking and models (Humanistic, Psychodynamic, CBT, Neuroscience etc) in order to accommodate the individual needs of the person I work with. It also means that the focus of the work is not just on feelings and thoughts, but also the body/somatic side, with a special attention to the uniqueness of each person and their circumstances.
And the journey continues!
Professional Bodies
Amalthea Therapy
Email : info@amaltheatherapy.com
Mobile : 07909092022
Amalthea Therapy
Email : info@amaltheatherapy.com
Mobile : 07909092022
Amalthea Therapy
Email : info@amaltheatherapy.com
Mobile : 07909092022