Integrative Counsellor based in East London

About me
I am a fully qualified integrative counsellor based in East London. As a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), I work within their Code of Ethics.
In my view, there is more than one theory that can help a client, so my theoretical model brings together different elements of therapeutic approaches such as Person-Centred and Psychodynamic.
I offer short and long-term counselling to adults and young people.
I am a bilingual English and Italian speaker. Having grown up in Italy in close contact with English speakers from a very early age, I provide sessions in both English and Italian.
My approach
I believe that only when you are able to own the parts of your self that you dislike or find problematic you will be able to change them. A healthy sense of self-acceptance requires freeing oneself from one’s conditioning and embracing forgiveness of self and others.
Counselling is a two way street: it involves personal development and awareness on the part of both the client and the counsellor to be effective. I work in a warm and non-judgmental manner building a positive, genuine and safe therapeutic relationship, which will allow you to disclose your thoughts and feelings.
I will create the necessary conditions for you to engage in a meaningful self-exploration of your emotions, beliefs and behaviours, encouraging you to build upon your personal strengths. I will assist you in your growth process, enabling you to cope with current and future problems.
While you are responsible for making changes in your life, together we can explore your unconscious relationship patterns that evolved from childhood and negative thoughts and perceptions that may be causing distress.
Identifying these patterns will help you move forward toward self-knowledge and positive change to a more fulfilling life. The exploration of emotions formed through your childhood attachments can reveal much about how you live and perceive your life today.
We will focus on the understanding of your past, on being present in the ‘here and now,’ and on building the future, so that all aspects of your experience are examined, honoured and taken care of.
Initial consultation
The initial consultation is our opportunity to decide if the relationship is a fit and we both feel we will be able to work together effectively.
During our first appointment we will explore what you expect to achieve from counselling and discuss realistic time frames for reaching your goals, and agree on how you will measure your progress.
Sessions are usually at the same time, every week.
Training, qualifications & experience
BACP Certificate of Proficiency
Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling
Autism and Asperger Syndrome Training
Domestic Violence Training
BA (Hons) in Humanities (Medical Anthropology)

I am attending a foundation course in Jungian and Post–Jungian concepts with the British Psychotherapy Foundation.
I undertake ongoing professional and personal development as part of my commitment to the BACP to build upon my existing skills. For example, I attend training and conferences and take part in supervision and peer supervision sessions to be able to provide optimal treatment.
I have experience working with children and young people as a SEN LSA and school counsellor.
I volunteer at the charitable organisation Positive Tools 4 Life.
I work with a variety of issues:
Anxiety
Bereavement
Building Confidence & Self-esteem
Bullying
Depression
Domestic Violence
Figuring out life directions
Life changes
Relationship difficulties
Fees
I offer a free of charge initial consultation to help you get started.
Therapy session – £45 (off peak commencing before 6pm/post 2pm Saturdays) – £50 (peak). Each session is 50 minutes.
Please note, as of September 2018, the following cancellation / missed appointment policy is in effect:
A full 24 hours notice is required for cancelling appointments. Clients who cancel with less than 24 hrs before your appointment time are billed for the full cost of their scheduled session. If you are uncertain when your next appointment is, please contact me. Sonia T. P. Counselling.
I am currently unable to accept payment by credit card.
Contact & Locations
Phone: 07523 550561
Forest Therapy Centre, 75 Station Passage, South Woodford, London E18 1JL
Lily House, 11 The Shrubberies, George Lane, South Woodford, London E18 1BD