Testimonials for one to one sessions
“Before starting sessions with Sophie, I had huge preconceptions (and fears!) about what therapy might entail. To my relief, the 1 to 1 work provided exactly what I needed. Throughout these sessions, support was key. Sophie was always there to guide me through a process that allowed me to reach my own conclusions and decisions. Letting me talk when I needed to or asking questions at just the right moment, Sophie provided a safe environment to work with the issues that matter to me." Hannah B
"Sophie was supportive, gentle and challenging all in helpful proportion as I used my relationship with food as a way of exploring other difficulties in my life. One to one work has been a great help and support alongside my Beyond Chocolate journey - I heartily recommend Sophie and the process." Sarah, London
Reading the Beyond Chocolate book at the end of last year was a revelation for me. I had just come out 2 years of pretty hard dieting/bingeing and was scared about my future relationship with food and my body – 20 years of the same patterns over and over had stopped making sense but I wasn’t sure how to escape. The book made so much sense to me and opened up a future full of possibilities and enjoyment – free from the fear of food. I felt like I had been let in on a wonderful secret and the world was truly now my oyster (or chocolate cake….).
Having read the book I then signed up for the one day course which was brilliant – it was such a relief to meet like minded people battling with the same issues in all stages of body size.
So armed with the book and the course I began to work towards freeing myself of the nasty voice in my head telling me off all the time for not being slim enough, for eating too much etc, and in the spirit of finding support, took up the offer of one to one sessions with Sophie (one of the lovely authors of that fabulous book).
With Sophie’s help it all started falling in to place. Every time I fell back she would encourage me in such a kind, supportive way I began to realise that what she was doing for me was what I could be doing for myself. She taught me some excellent techniques to identify and silence my demons and I looked forward to each session as valuable time out for myself. Spending time with Sophie really helped me to focus on what was going on in my mind. I felt huge benefits from each session and was able to approach the next couple of weeks with renewed vigour and enthusiasm. The most important thing she showed me was how to be kind to myself and how to gently observe what was going on in my head without judging or criticising. R.C. London
Testimonials for groups
" An ongoing group exploring my eating and body issues is something I have always longed for. I have not been at all disappointed! To be in the company of other women who are open to looking at similar issues creates a non judgemental and very safe space which is the perfect ground for realisations and changes to occur. Sophie facilitates the group with great skill and her instinct is finely attuned to knowing how to guide each of us in the most appropriate way way. I gain as much from bearing witness to the challenges the other women in the group face as I do from my own so the whole evening is always enriching and enlightening." DD, North London
'Sophie's ongoing group is a supportive, warm environment in which I continue to explore my relationship with food and my body in detail. I find her support and insights and those of other members of the group very valuable'. Sarah, London
"I go to Sophie's ongoing Beyond Chocolate group once a month. They give me much needed support both from other women who go and Sophie herself.Her deep care and insight is an absolute bonus to have in my life. It keeps me connected not just with Beyond Chocolate but more importantly, with me as an individual. I've come to know myself a lot better." Teresa K
