Soňa Teplanova

Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. Thursday mornings.

ABOUT ME

I am a person-centred, BACP registered and accredited counsellor and clinical supervisor, based in Manchester. 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. I tailor my approach to your specific needs and offer my expertise from different therapeutic models to benefit you if required (CBT, Trauma-focused Therapy, Experiential Counselling for Depression, Solution Focused Therapy, Attachment, and Transitional Analysis). 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.

VIDEO/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. I have helped clients presenting with work-related stress, multiple trauma, loss, suicidal ideation, abuse, family and relationship difficulties, low self-esteem and confidence issues, long-term health conditions, anger issues, and other.

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 to process and find your own ways to cope and manage better. You will gradually become more self-aware of your needs and feelings as well as, more confident and autonomous to make better choices for yourself.