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Sophie Howe, BACP

Based in the UK Online sessions

Practical support for stressed and anxious parents

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Years in practice
4
Registration
BACP
Languages
English
Focus
Stress, Anxiety
Focus
Relationship issues
Focus
Self esteem
About

About Sophie

Sophie Howe is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who supports people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety and low mood. She accepts international clients and speaks English. Sophie offers a calm, straightforward style for people who want practical ways to feel steadier day to day.

She has four years of professional experience and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). Sophie helps people who struggle with concentration, motivation and self-esteem, and those living with depression, trauma or addictive behaviours.

Background and approach

Parenting concerns are part of her practice, alongside relationship and intimacy issues. Sophie draws on several well-known approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. She also uses attachment-based and emotionally focused ideas when relationships or early experiences are important.

Sessions emphasise clear strategies and small habits that can be used between meetings. In sessions she creates an open, non-judgemental atmosphere where people can talk honestly about thoughts and feelings. Conversations are practical and collaborative, with space for emotion and problem solving.

Sophie aims to help people feel more capable of handling difficult moments. People usually start by sharing what matters most to them and what they'd like to change. From there Sophie and the client set realistic steps and review progress together.

The work is steady and goal-minded, but paced to fit each person’s needs.

Focus areas and approaches

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.

Approaches Sophie lists

Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.

Online support

Approaches that guide online sessions

Sophie works with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) alongside attachment-based ideas. ACT helps people notice difficult thoughts and focus on values-led action rather than getting stuck in unhelpful thinking. It can be useful when someone wants to live more in line with what matters to them.

CBT looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact and teaches simple techniques to change patterns. It often helps with anxiety, sleep problems, low mood and concentration. Attachment-informed work pays attention to relationship patterns from early life and helps people change how they relate to others now.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sophie will discuss different methods and choose what fits a person’s goals and preferences. The process is collaborative, with options reviewed and adjusted as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexibility to fit sessions around family life, work and busy days. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text messaging can be useful for shorter check-ins or ongoing support between meetings. These formats make regular contact more manageable for people balancing parenting and other commitments.
Questions

Questions people ask about Sophie

What concerns does Sophie commonly help with?

Sophie supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression and low self-esteem. She also works with concentration and ADHD-related focus, addictions, grief and parenting challenges.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is open and non-judgemental with a practical focus. Sessions combine emotion-focused conversation with clear steps to try between meetings.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has four years of professional work experience helping people with mental health and relationship concerns.

What credentials and region are listed?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported and can international clients join?

Sessions are offered in English and Sophie accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and preferences.

How does cost and payment work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with Sophie?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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