Sophie Francis

I offer face to face and online sessions through my private practice Lotus Therapy. 

Hello and welcome, I'm Sophie. I’m an experienced integrative counsellor offering compassionate, non-judgemental support to adults and young people navigating life’s challenges. My practice is trauma-informed, and I work with clients who are experiencing anxiety, low mood, depression, stress, grief, abuse, or difficulties in relationships.

My approach is both integrative and relational. I draw from different therapeutic models and adapt our work together to suit your unique needs, experiences, and preferences. At the core of this is a collaborative relationship, grounded in trust, openness, and mutual respect.

I understand that reaching out for support can feel vulnerable. Counselling can offer a space to pause, reflect, and feel truly listened to. I don’t believe therapy is about ‘fixing’ you, it’s about meeting you where you are, understanding what’s going on beneath the surface, and supporting you to reconnect with yourself in a meaningful way.

As an integrative Counsellor, I draw from a range of therapeutic approaches including: Person Centred Theory, Transactional Analysis, Attachment Theory and Psychodynamic concepts. I work collaboratively with you to shape sessions in a way that feels meaningful and helpful.

I hold a Level 4 CPCAB Diploma in Integrative Therapeutic Counselling and am currently working towards my Level 5 CPCAB Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling.

My experience includes working with clients through Mind, supporting individuals facing anxiety, depression, and loneliness; and as a school counsellor, helping young people navigate the challenges of adolescence. I also have a particular interest in working with neurodiversity. Alongside my private practice, I support clients dealing with a range of issues including childhood trauma, domestic and sexual violence, anxiety, depression, and grief.

It is common to feel worried or unsure about what to expect from therapy. During your first session I will explain how I work, the type of therapy I offer and I will go through our working agreement which covers confidentiality and privacy policy.