Soňa Teplanova
Registered Member MBACP (Accredited)
Contact information
- Phone number
- 07710229495
Therapist - Northwich
Features
Availability
Tuesday and Wednesday evenings.
About me and my therapy practice
ABOUT ME
I am a person-centred, BACP registered and accredited counsellor and clinical supervisor, based in Cheshire. Although I am predominantly from a person-centred background, I have acquired a more integrative approach to working with my clients to cater for their needs the best I can. I appreciate that sometimes clients want some form of direction and guidance. Each of us is unique so I tailor my approach to your specific needs and offer techniques from different therapeutic models to benefit you if required (CBT, Somatic, Experiential Counselling for Depression, Solution Focused, Attachment). I've got a wealth of experience working within the private, NHS and EAP sectors.
HOW I CAN HELP YOU THROUGH COUNSELLING
My approach to therapy will offer you a non-judgemental space where I help you get a deeper understanding of yourself in the ‘here and now’. This way we can explore any past or current experiences you feel may be holding you back, help you acknowledge and make sense of them in order for you to move forward. I will help you achieve growth by accessing your emotions and feelings as the answers often lie beyond our cognitions. I also work to create a stabilising environment for clients with trauma-based life experiences.
I believe learning to recognise and understand feelings, emotions and thought processes can help identify unhealthy patterns for managing distress. This is the key to gaining new perspectives and finding more effective ways of living a more balanced life - emotionally, psychologically, socially, and physically.
Practice description
IN-PERSON AND ONLINE/TELEPHONE THERAPY SESSIONS
I offer 1:1, online/telephone sessions for adults, both, open-ended and and short-term therapeutic interventions to suit your needs.
DIFFICULTIES I CAN HELP WITH
I work with clients presenting with a range of mental health difficulties from moderate to severe anxiety and depression that may stem from work-related stress, multiple trauma, loss, suicidal ideation, abuse, family difficulties, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem and confidence issues and long-term health conditions.
My first session
INITIAL CONSULTATION
Before we have our first therapy session, I will arrange for an initial consultation at your convenience. This is a great opportunity for us to discuss your needs in more detail, assess whether my approach is the best fit for you, and if not look at signposting to better assist your needs.
The initial consultation is FREE and takes around 15-20 minutes.
REGULAR COUNSELLING SESSION
This is your time with me to explore anything that is concerning you or weighing you down. You can share anything you feel needs your immediate attention. I can help you explore your feelings and thoughts around any issues in order to process and find your own ways to cope and manage better. You will gradually become more self-aware and confident in yourself to make informed decisions.
What I can help with
Abuse, Anxiety, Bereavement, Cultural issues, Depression, Health related issues, Identity issues, Loss, Personal development, Post-traumatic stress, Relationships, Self esteem, Stress, Trauma, Work related issues
Types of therapy
Brief therapy, Humanistic, Integrative, Person centred, Solution focused brief therapy
Clients I work with
Adults, EAP, Older adults, Organisations
How I deliver therapy
Long term sessions, Online therapy, Short term sessions, Telephone therapy, Time-limited