Sophie Grimmett , BACP
Humanistic counsellor focusing on practical support
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- 5
- Registration
- BACP
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Anger management
About Sophie
Sophie Grimmett is a counsellor who uses a humanistic approach to help people make sense of difficult moments. She holds a Masters (Level 7) from the University of Wales and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
Sophie has five years of professional experience working within local counselling services and the National Health Service in secondary mental health. She currently works as a Psychological Therapist within the NHS and has supported people with a wide range of mental health concerns.
Background and approach
Sophie uses straightforward tools, self-care strategies and psychoeducation alongside humanistic listening. Sessions focus on clear, practical steps as well as exploring thoughts and feelings. Parents often seek her help for stress, sleep and managing family pressures, and she also supports people with anxiety, depression, grief and addictions.
Sophie pays attention to relationship, intimacy and career concerns as well as neurodivergent presentations such as ADHD and ongoing mood conditions like bipolar disorder. Her style is warm and non-judgemental. Sophie aims to build an open space where people can speak honestly and be heard.
She works in a pluralistic way, drawing on different techniques to suit each person’s needs. Starting therapy can feel daunting. Sophie offers practical guidance and attention to what matters most, helping clients take manageable steps towards feeling steadier.
What Sophie works with
Everything Sophie lists, in their own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Sophie helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
How therapeutic approaches work online
Humanistic counselling focuses on understanding the person as a whole. It emphasises listening, empathy and helping someone find their own solutions. This approach suits people who want a supportive space to talk through feelings and make gradual changes.Alongside humanistic work Sophie uses psychoeducation and practical self-care strategies. Psychoeducation explains how thoughts, sleep and behaviour interact and gives simple tools to manage symptoms. Self-care work translates into clear routines and small everyday actions that can reduce stress and improve sleep.
Choosing the right approach often happens together. Sophie will talk about what feels most useful and tailor methods to the client's goals and preferences. This collaborative way helps identify strategies that fit a person's life rather than imposing one fixed method.
Online sessions can be very flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face contact for deeper conversation, phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text-based messaging can suit quick check-ins or brief coaching-style support. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, childcare and travel, while keeping continuity between sessions.
Questions people ask about Sophie
What concerns does Sophie help with?
Sophie helps people with stress, anxiety, depression and grief. She also supports issues such as parenting, sleep, eating, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, ADHD and bipolar management.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her foundation is humanistic, with an emphasis on listening and building rapport. She also uses practical tools, self-care ideas and psychoeducation to make therapy useful day to day.
What experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience working in local counselling services and the National Health Service in secondary mental health. She currently works as a Psychological Therapist in the NHS.
Where is Sophie based and what are her credentials?
She is based in the United Kingdom and holds a Masters, Level 7, from the University of Wales. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
Therapy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time and cost varies with location and therapist availability.
How do I begin therapy with Sophie?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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