My name is Sophie Burch
“My Mission in Life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and do so with some passion, some compassion, some humour, and some style”.
– Maya Angelou
I’m a mother of 4 boys (2, then twins) and a cocker spaniel. Wife to PB, living by the sea in Thanet, Kent, UK.
As an accredited therapist and coach, Mental Health, Emotional Wellbeing and Inspiring people deeply to shift their mindset are my passions and my “calling”. I get this work and I LOVE it. BUT, when you work with me, it’s about what works for YOU, and we can work together to ensure that’s how you feel in every session and in every aspect of Nurturing YOU from profound emotional healing to building your empire if that’s what you choose to set your sights on..
I have 24 years collectively as a complimentary and clinical therapist, coach, trainer, speaker and author and i’m on a mission to bring simple, effective and feel-good emotional, mental and embodied practices to as many people as I can. I’ve worked with 1000’s of people and see everyone as unique. I have training in more than 35 psychotherapeutic frameworks (such as Positive Psychology, Problem Solving, Solution Focused, ACT, Gestalt, Mindfulness), and believe in therapy/coaching for the people and not therapy for the therapist. Simply explained, it’s about each individual and not box ticking exercises.
I have helped people manage their chronic gut issues (IBS, etc), prepare for birth, feel better in parenting, build emotional resilience, manage anxieties, overcome fears and phobias, address traumas, achieve their goals, cope with challenging relationships, change jobs, move home, have a smoother menopause, find their purpose, and move on from and live with their past and grief. I can guide you to break cycles, find peace and heal your emotional wounds.
Nurture is a right of passage, however, it stops in childhood but effectively becomes a necessity throughout life. Yet, nurturing ourselves is not something the majority have been shown how to do. Learning how to be the lover, teacher and parent you seek and need in adulthood is the key to living a more fulfilled, happier, successful life with better relationships and a clearer purpose.
I am often complimented on my soothing voice, way with words and ability to relax and inspire her clients in every session. Many clients book in for a few sessions and keep coming back after several years because they feel and see real benefit to investing in themselves. All clients are given audios and “hopework” to practice in between sessions to further enhance self efficacy and helping to embed any healing and new habits.
As a clinical Hypnotherapist, I am trained in evidence-based practice and accredited by GHR and CNHC. I am also fully insured and held to a strict code of ethics and GDPR. Here are my qualifications FYI.
Over the years, I’ve practiced what I preach, using Hypnosis for pregnancy, birth, confidence building, overcoming fears and anxiety and most recently for perimenopause issues and gut health. I’m an avid believer in the therapies I offer and live by my suggestions as much as I share them.
All rolled into one: I’m here to ensure you feel Nurtured, Inspired and Heard.
I’m on a mission to bring mental health awareness and emotional wellbeing practices into the lives of all people and make it the “norm” to say “why wouldn’t I take care of myself this way?”. It’s a no brainer (excuse the pun!).
I have a special interest in parents and professionals in the perinatal period and through parenting and I’ve collaborated with some very inspiring people in the birthing world (Dr Jane Hanley, Mark Williams, and more), and been a Parental Mental Health expert on The Baby Show twice. I’ve been an Executive Director and Trainer for Perinatal Mental Health Training CIC and I keenly support organisations like Make Birth Better and Pandas Perinatal Mental Health Charity as well as the incredible work of Maternal Mental Health Alliance.
Some of my additional CPD trainings have been in:
Gut Hypnosis
Mastering Trauma
Perinatal Trauma & Tokophobia
PTSD & Resilience
HeartMath
Polyvagal Theory
Hypno-Coaching
Menopause Movement Training Programme
ThinkTree Accredited Trainer Programme
Neuro-Affective Touch - a Somatic toolkit for healing Relational Trauma
My ethos is summed up here by Maya Angelou:
“Let me guide you to achieve your goals, overcome your problems and grow through your pain.”
Accreditations & Awards
My passion for Perinatal Emotional Wellbeing:
I’ve created content for and on the Team of the brilliant Nourish App which helps Mums with their mental and physical wellbeing and I write for magazines such as the new mental wellbeing Motherdom Mag. (I’m also on their Editorial Board). I’ve recorded radio shows and podcasts and love to talk about what i’m most passionate about - parents mental health and the perinatal period.
For Press, Podcasts, and Panels, I’m always happy to talk about the work I do and my lived-experience to help and inspire other parents and parent professionals.
My pre-kids background was in Singing. I love to use my voice and many say they love to hear it! I’m not singing for you this time though. Here, I will soothe, relax and inspire you, by talking you through guided journey’s on the many spoken audio tracks I create for you.
Each of my pregnancies and births has been a challenge. A rollercoaster of ups and downs. Which has led me here. In-fact, I now think my whole life has been preparing me for this role and it feels fantastic. I use ALL of my life skills and experience both professionally and practically, to tailor each session to you and your specific needs. I also have a network of professionals to call upon to ensure you are guided in the right way for you too - your uniqueness is to be celebrated!
“The techniques you taught us have been an absolute game changer. We are responding to it so well and it’s made such a huge difference to our relationship and how we feel about birth and parenting. Thank you!”
/ Carla and Ed /
I’m so glad you found me!
My true purpose and combined gifts are here to help guide you. You are the ones that matter and I know you have potential. I understand your desires, fears and frustrations. I have the knowledge to help you gently and uniquely master your pregnancy, birth and parenting or professional parenting business. You see, I get you because I’ve been there and I’ve had a journey that I’ve cherished, wept over and learnt from (I’m still learning!). Do you want to know the best bit? Helping you makes my heart sing. Seeing you flourish, blossom and transform is why I’m here. To make this all about YOU owning it is my passion and it’s the ultimate reward for us both.
Work with me, and together we can carve out your path to being the person you’d love to be; achieving your goals, working through your emotional or gut-related pain, having a birth you are looking forward to and prepared for, a pregnancy to make the most of and a deep understanding of your needs, abilities and intuition as a parent or going back to work/becoming an entrepreneur and more!.
If you want to invest in an experience you will truly feel great about, then book with me. I understand your desire to be ready, willing and flexible to whatever life throws at you. Or just to find your balance in all this crazy time, right? I can relate to why you feel the way you do. So let’s look at the bigger picture together shall we?
With 24 years working as a therapist and coach, I’m seeing the full picture in technicolour! You see, mindset preparation is a great thing (there are still a large % of people not doing any), and if you’re here, you are one of the few who know how to seek more awareness and get a better experience.
If you’re pregnant and reading this, then know that: Birth is not just about, well, the BIRTH. It’s about so much more. Naturally, it’s about your Baby (or Babies)! But it’s also about you, your partner, your lifestyles, your relationships, your habits, your work and your future self.
If you’re a parent and you’re reading this, then know that: it’s hard, but it can be hard and great at the same time and I can show you how.
If you’re a parent professional already supporting (or wishing to support) parents at grass roots community level, then you’re a kindred and with my experience we can work together to help you carve out the life and business that brings you daily joy.
If you’re here right now and reading this, know that I believe you have some incredible abilities you haven’t discovered yet and i’d love to help you discover them. I think you are awesome and if you’re feeling like shizzle, then let me help you back into balance again. We can do it together lovely. x