Therapist in Sheffield

Supportive, Professional Counselling to Help You Move Forward

Welcome. I’m Imogen, a fully qualified, BACP registered psychotherapist based in Sheffield, offering confidential, compassionate support for individuals facing anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief, trauma, and more.

Whether you’re struggling with a specific challenge or just feeling overwhelmed, I provide a safe and non-judgemental space to explore what’s going on and begin the process of healing.

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Sheffield Therapist – Tailored Therapy Services in Sheffield

I offer a range of therapy services from my comfortable practice in Sheffield, outdoors, or online via secure video sessions:

• Anxiety, low mood and other common mental health issues
  Understand the root causes of difficulties with your mood, feelings, thoughts, and behaviours, and build a toolkit of healthy coping strategies.
• Trauma and PTSD
  Learn techniques to manage trauma symptoms and heal from difficult experiences in a safe, structured setting.
• Relationships, family and social life
  Explore your relationships with people in your life, past and present, and discuss communication, trust, intimacy, boundaries, grief and loss, and more.
• Life pathways
  Talk through life choices and challenges such as work, study, health, and how you spend your time.
• Identity, self-worth, and confidence
  Reflect on your values, identity, and feelings about yourself and talk over changes, transitions, and hopes and fears for the future.
• Therapy room, outdoor “walk and talk”, or online therapy
  I offer a flexible choice of therapy setting for individuals across the UK from my base in Sheffield.
• Free pre-therapy phone consultation
  Find out if I’m the right therapist for you and ask any questions you may have (usually about 20 to 30 minutes).

Looking for something specific? Get in touch to discuss how I can support you.

[📍 Based in central Sheffield – in-person and online sessions available.]

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Sheffield Therapist – Imogen Hopker, MBACP (Registered)

Therapeutic Approach

I’m a psychotherapist with over 13 years’ experience helping people navigate difficult times. I believe in a warm, human approach – one that’s rooted in empathy, acceptance and evidence-based techniques.

The type of counselling I practise is Integrative Counselling, which means I can draw on different approaches and activities according to your individual needs.

I understand that opening up to a counsellor, especially for the first time, can be a challenging experience, and I aim to make that process as easy as possible for you by being warm, empathic and non-judgemental. Nurturing a good relationship with you is at the heart of what I do. 

I pay attention to your life history alongside what is happening in the present. Together, we will explore how this impacts on your beliefs, self-concept, emotions, behaviours, and coping strategies. As well as helping you tell your story and make sense of your life experiences, I emphasise positive work like defining and working towards manageable goals, improving self-care, building on strengths and resources, and post-traumatic growth.

Sometimes I suggest CBT (Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy) techniques. This can help tackle anxieties and improve confidence, and I can also help you with assertiveness skills. I enjoy creative, intuitive work, such as getting in touch with your emotions through mindfulness or imaginative techniques and linking this with body feelings.

Having trained and worked extensively in counselling and psychotherapy for assault and abuse, I offer specific strategies for relieving the effects of trauma such as panic attacks, nightmares, phobias, intrusive images/thoughts, and flashbacks and for processing these difficult memories.

I also have a special interest in the connection between the natural world and our mental health, nature-assisted therapy (often called ecotherapy), and helping people affected by concerns about the wider world.

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About – Common Problems

I can work with many common problems and specialise in the following areas:

• Low self-esteem or self-confidence
• Low mood
• Anxiety
• Health anxiety
• Bereavement
• Family and relationship issues
• Phobias and panic attacks
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Childhood abuse and domestic abuse
• Sexual and violent assault
• Bullying and harassment
• Stress and burnout
• Work-related issues
• Gambling addiction
• Student counsellors

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Your First Session – What To Expect

In the first session, the main question is what brought you to counselling – what are your main problems or goals for therapy? 

I work holistically and so the big picture is important – everything is connected. So I also like to ask about some background information – how you spend your time, who are the main people in your life, some family history, significant events, what you like and don’t like, your physical wellbeing, and so on. After that (usually in the second session), we can identify your priorities and start to focus on those in depth.

The type of therapy I do is client-led, which means I don’t have a one-size-fits-all approach. So I can’t tell you upfront how your therapy will be structured. Rather, together we will be figuring out what works for you as we go along. 

It doesn’t matter what order you tell me things in, and you don’t need to tell me everything straight away. You might arrive knowing exactly what you want to say, or you might have no idea where to start. If you like, you can just talk, or I can ask questions or make suggestions if that makes it easier.

You might want to go slowly or fast. All of these and everything in between are fine. I trust that, over time, together we will put the picture together. I will do my best to help you feel relaxed and safe, and you’re welcome to ask questions or feed back to me at any time. 

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Your Local Sheffield Therapy Practice

My therapy room is located in Sheffield — easily accessible from bus, train or car from Sheffield city centre, Crookes, Ecclesall, etc.

I offer:

• Flexible session times
• In-person or online options
• Private, confidential environment

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Ready to Talk? Book Your First Session Today

Taking the first step can feel daunting, but you don’t have to do this alone.

📧 Email: Fill out the contact form and I’ll get in touch via email
📍 Location: Based in Sheffield – in-person in my therapy room, outdoor “walk and talk”, or online video
🗓️ Free initial phone consultation available

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