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facilitating potential to grow....

ELLA HEARN THERAPY

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ABOUT ME

Hello, my name is Ella, welcome to Sophos Therapy.

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I am a qualified and experienced psychotherapist and counsellor who has a passion for working alongside people, to help facilitate their own potential in all areas and aspects of their lives. 

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I have over twenty years experience fostering relationships, in often creative ways, with people who have learning disabilities, emotional distress, adverse childhood experiences, or experiences of trauma. 

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I have worked with people in social care, education, mental health, a rape and sexual abuse crisis centre, mental health wellbeing centre and private practise.

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I believe a healthy, respectful relationship is key to feeling connected to others, ourselves and the world around us, leading to a happier, healthier and more satisfying life.

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A BIT ABOUT THERAPY

It is my experience, that sometimes it does not feel enough to talk to partners, family, friends or colleagues - to do so can perhaps feel like a burden, conflict or feeling misunderstood. 


Therapy (counselling/psychotherapy) can offer an opportunity to explore thoughts and feelings free from being judged or a reprisal, it is a space to explore what is troubling us, why we behave in particular ways or what direction we would like our lives to take.

Sophos Therapy

"I trust that you have the ability to grow in a direction which is most useful to you. You may have lost your way, or life may seem to have become too complicated however, working with you, I can help facilitate your potential to grow, or to change in a positive way that can help improve your life, relationships and outlook. I can help you feel better understood."

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MY QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Work Experience

    QUALIFICATIONS

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  • Thrive Adolescence Practitioner 2018

  • Trauma Training with Basingstoke Rape and Sexual Abuse Crisis Centre 2017

  • BA Hons Person-Centred Counselling & Psychotherapy 2016

  • Diploma in Counselling 2012-2014

  • HND in Business Management 2000 - Worked as Service Manager in a charity providing support for people with learning disabilities

  • Diploma in Art & Design 1989 - Used creative resources therapeutically in various therapeutic settings with young people and adults 1992-1998

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   CURRENT POSITIONS

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  • Counselling & Psychotherapy Lecturer/Tutor

  • Therapist with BRASACC

  • Work therapeutically using Thrive Approach with children 13+ and young people, with developmental issues, additional needs, emotional distress, within an educational setting; fostering healthy secure and safe relationships in order to promote growth, resilience and integration

    EXPERIENCE

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  • Facilitator of personal Development and Supervisor 

  • Therapist at Wellbeing Centre -counselling service for adults living with emotional distress and trauma related experiences

  • Therapist at YPI - youth counselling service

   OTHER

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  • Enhanced DBS checked

  • BACP Registered Member

  • Trained in safeguarding​

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WHAT I OFFER

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I offer a therapeutic relationship, where I strive to fully understand you and in doing so, help you to better understand yourself. Such a relationship can offer you insight and clarity or a fresh perspective that can bring you autonomy over your life and the choices you make.

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I offer a deep respect for your life experience and an acceptance of who you are. I do not offer you advice, or tell you what I think you should do, for to do so is not empowering you or, mostly, in your best interest. 

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I trust that you have the ability to grow in a direction which is most useful to you. You may have lost your way, or life may seem to have become too complicated however, working with you, I can help facilitate your potential to grow, or to change in a positive way that can help improve your life, relationships and outlook. I can help you feel better understood.

INDIVIDUAL THERAPY

Working with adults, children 13+ or young people 18 -21 years

I work from my home or a room in The Orchard at Basingstoke Voluntary Action with adults, children 13+ and young people 18+ up to 21 years.

I offer 50 minute sessions of face to face therapy on a weekly basis, usually at the same time and place, that is agreed together, either short-term (6-12 weeks) or long-term 12 weeks plus, depending on your need and wishes which we can discuss in our initial session.

COUPLES THERAPY

Working together

In couples therapy I strive to create a therapeutic space that provides mutual support and challenge between couples, in an atmosphere of acceptance - creating also the unique experience of being understood, yet not judged, in the presence of each other. 

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I offer 50 minute sessions of face to face therapy on a weekly basis, usually at the same time and place, that is agreed together, either short-term (6-12 weeks) or long-term 12 weeks plus, depending on your need and wishes which we can discuss in our initial session.

WHAT NEXT

After making contact with Sophos Therapy, we can arrange an initial half hour appointment at a charge of £25.


This first meeting offers an opportunity to discuss your needs, assess whether I can offer you a therapeutic service and whether working with me, feels right for you.

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*Fees for young people are available to discuss if young person is living independently.

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*I ask that payment of fees is made 24 hours prior to session time, each week and arranged via direct debit, where possible, and that a 24 hour notice period is given for cancellation. If cancellation of session is made less than 24 hours notice, then the full fee will still be charged.

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FEES

£40

 Individual Adult Therapy

£55

Couples Therapy

£30 
£25

Children 13+
Young People 18+ - 21

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CONTACT ME

 

The Orchard
White Hart Lane
Basingstoke
Hampshire
RG21 4AF

07860254226

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