Sophie Fernandez Hamilton

Basic Data

Name

Sophie Fernandez Hamilton

Psychosexual and Relationship Therapist Registered Member Level

Registered

Relationship Therapist Registered Member Level

Registered

Registration Number

2873

Town/City

London

County/Area

London

Location

16 Woburn Place, London WC1H 0LN, UK

Location 2

Palmerston Road, London SW19 1PG, UK

Location 3

Pembroke Avenue, Brighton and Hove, Hove BN3 5DB, UK

Virtual Online Sessions

Yes

Country

England

Telephone

07722960613

Email

sfpsychosexualtherapist@gmail.com

Website

https://usintherapy.com/team/sophie-fernandez

Therapists Profile

Languages Spoken

French, Spanish.

Psychosexual Therapy Qualifications
  1. – Graduate from ‘London Diploma in Psychosexual & Relationship Therapy’ (with Judi Keshet-Orr & Bernd Leygraf) with two years clinical experience at the NHS Sexual Clinic ‘The Heath’, Croydon University Hospital.
Biography
  1. – Experienced psychotherapist & specialised psychosexualththerapist & Relationship therapist (Registered COSRT Member no. 2873).

– My current clinical experience includes vaginismus,  erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, low desire, delayed ejaculation, body image issues & other intimacy, sexual & relationship difficulties (individuals & couples)

– Team member of Usintherapy.com with Psychosexualtherapist, Dorota Mucha, http://www.UsInTherapy.com London
– Clinical Practice at the NHS Sexual Clinic The Heath, Croydon University Hospital.
– Other training experience: Postgraduate Diploma in Child, Adolescent & Adult Psychotherapy & Counselling Supervision, Terapia.
– Supervisor in art psychotherapy (in private practice & for charity organisation, London).
– First qualification: MA in Art Therapy with over ten years clinical experience.

– 2023 Registration with European Association for Body Psychotherapy (EABP), trainee.
– Doula training with Dr. Michel Odent & Liliana Lammers, London.
– Body Psychotherapy training (5th year).
My theoretical approach is integrative (incl. Systemic approach, Gestalt, Mindfulness, Humanistic with psychodynamic principles and understanding). During assessment period & history-taking we will explore your goals & emotional/sexual needs. I give relevant information & exercise-activity assignments. We explore beliefs & assumptions, early influences (family, religious, impact of wider environment), the Oedipus complex (projections within your relationships & potential impact on your sexual life), attachment style (Bowlby’s Attachment theory). We will also explore parents’ relating model and how it may impact you in your own current relationship, and how you respond emotionally to general difficulties (couple, relationships, work, general situations) and how you’d like to be moving forward. Every therapeutic journey is unique. I will support you through your process of self-exploration & discovery in relation to your sexuality and intimacy, individually and/or in couple.

I trust the therapeutic relationship and the potency that emerges from each therapy in developing unique creative expressions that will help you in moving forward and creating the change you want in your life.

I offer a safe and non-judgmental therapeutic space. Sessions take place online with Zoom. I provide support to clients with various presentations (vaginismus, low desire, erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, therapeutic support during dating period (use of dating apps) , hook-up culture, disconnect between sexual experience & emotional need, Self-confidence issues.

Support for other sexual and/or relationship difficulties (Rebuilding your relationship after infidelity). Individuals and couples are welcome, heterosexual & same sex relationships.
Feel free to email me for a free 15 min. information consultation and ask me any questions you may have about the fee, the therapy process and anything else you may need to know before deciding to start a therapy:  sfpsychosexualtherapist@gmail.com

I am currently accepting new clients.  Message me at 07722960613 or email me at sfpsychosexualtherapist@gmail.com

Texte en francais:
Je suis psychothérapeute Diplômée de ‘London Diploma in Psychosexual & Relationship Therapy’, specialisée en thérapie psychosexuelle et Relationnelle, ayant pratiqué à la Clinique Sexuelle NHS ‘The Heath’ de l’Hôpital Universitaire de Croydon, supervisée par Dorota Mucha et en exercice libéral à Hove et via Zoom.
Mon approche théorique est Intégrative (Systémique, Gestalt, Humaniste avec des principes Psychodynamiques).
Pendant le traitement psychothérapeutique, nous explorerons ensemble vos besoins relationnels, émotionnels et sexuels. Je vous donnerai des informations pertinentes à votre situation, des exercises-activités à faire chez vous ou à considérer pour votre session thérapeutique suivante. Ensemble, nous explorerons vos influences historiques et ‘style’ d’attachment (Bowlby’s Attachment theory). Chaque parcours thérapeutique est unique et je vous accompagnerai dans votre démarche d’exploration de votre sexualité et de votre intimité individuellement et/ou en couple.

J’offre un espace thérapeutique sûr pour vos séances en utilisant la plateforme Zoom (clients avec diverses présentations telles que le vaginisme, faible désir, dysfonction érectile, éjaculation précoce, Dhat Syndrome et autres difficultés sexuelles et/ou relationnelles, reconstruire votre relation apres  une infidelite). Couples et individus sont les bienvenus, les relations hétérosexuelles et de même sexe. N’hésitez pas à me contacter pour une consultation gratuite d’information (environ 15 minutes) si vous souhaitez plus d’information via Zoom sur mon approche thérapeutique. Telephone: 07722960613 ou sfpsychosexualtherapist@gmail.com

Types of Therapy Used

Integrative (Systemic approach, Gestalt, Humanistic approach with an overall psychodynamic focus). Treatment plan will be explored together following assessment/history-taking and formulation. Sessions are fortnightly (or weekly or open-ended therapy depending on your preference). A short review takes place half-way through the therapeutic process. Texte en Français: Mon approche théorique est Intégrative (Systémique, Gestalt, Humaniste avec des principes psychodynamiques).

Issues Dealt With

Individual and couple sexual & relationship difficulties ; intimacy issues ; erectile dysfunction ; painful intercourse ; low desire ; sexual identity ; confidence issues ; inability to reach orgasm ; premature ejaculation ; vaginismus ; dyspareunia ; Self-confidence issues ; Wanting a long term satisfying intimate sexual relationship. Therapy is unique for each client. Request the free online 15-20 minutes consultation. TESTIMONIALS for delayed ejaculation/patient had 16 sessions in total: "From my sessions Sophie has helped me relax, which has in turn improved my mental health and outlook. I am now more mindful and therefore less focused on the past or future, which was the cause of my initial anxiety. I have been provided the tools over time to help build and maintain this focus, and as such have built my confidence. Although at first I was unsure if my mental state could change, it has changed more than I could have imagined, and I am grateful that I reached out to Sophie for therapy." N., successful treatment. TESTIMONIAL for low desire: "Sophie was very professional, non-judgmental and made me feel completely at ease when discussing sensitive topics. I was nervous to begin therapy but quickly felt relaxed in Sophie's company. I found her sessions to be extremely beneficial'. (H. 2021). Feedback from J (February 2023) "Sophie was very professional during the 11 sessions I had with her. She helped me with my ED issues by understanding the key points in time in my life that could have triggered this problem. It was fascinating discussing sexual education with her. The sessions really helped me overcome my problem but more importantly understanding myself.". And L., in July 2023 for low sexual desire "It would seem that I will not require any further sessions from you Sophie. You have taught me a lot in the short time we worked together. Thank you". Nov. 2023 "I just want to say a big thank you on all the work you have done with me…you have made a big difference to both myself and my relationship with my husband." Jan. 2024 ""Thank you for the homework and the reading – these things have really helped me to feel less shame about sex, my body and having vaginismus and I'm grateful to have been able to talk to someone professional about what was going on for me and explore some history." A new review Feb 2024"When I first messaged Sophie, I was at an all time low. Me and my partner worked well in many ways, but for over eight years we had one area of our relationship that caused continuous arguments and conflict: our sex life. We had tried many things … Losing weight, getting healthy, reading books/articles, talking things out…but we kept on butting heads. It was exhausting and emotionally draining. We were both worried that things would never work out. Because I was the partner with the lower drive, I really felt that this 'fault' in our relationship was all on me and honestly, so did my partner. I felt like I wasn't good enough and that I couldn't meet his needs. After working with Sophie things quickly changed, not only was I able to understand myself better, so was my partner…she supported me with kindness, empathy and without judgement. Her work ended a terrible eight year sex life and the arguments and tension it brought with it. We finally feel complete as a couple and have never been stronger. I am so truly grateful, I wish I had done it sooner. We are now expecting our first baby, a baby which was conceived with love and connection… something I never felt that we would achieve."

Type of Client

Singles & Couples, heterosexual. Sexual & relationship difficulties. Feel free to initiate contact by email at sfpsychosexualtherapist@gmail.com or WhatsApp at 07722960613. Request a free 15-20 minutes information consultation via Zoom. This is an opportunity to meet and to ask me any questions you may have about the therapy process and the fee. I look forward to hearing from you.

Rates and Discounts

Rates: between £80-£100 for individual & couple sessions. Feel free to email me for the information consultation at sfpsychosexualtherapist@gmail.com (ask any questions you may have about the fee and the therapy process) . Feel free to email me at sfpsychosexualtherapist@gmail.com, I will then email you with my availability for the next consultation session. Individuals and couples are welcome. Reduced fee for students & unemployed. Currently accepting new clients. Email me (no calls) at sfpsychosexualtherapist@gmail.com

Supervisor

No