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Sophie Ibekwem, NCPS, BACP

Based in the UK Online sessions

Gentle, person-centred support for parents

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Years in practice
6
Registration
NCPS, BACP
Languages
English
Focus
Stress, Anxiety
Focus
Relationship issues
Focus
Self esteem
About

About Sophie

Sophie Ibekwem is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and relationship concerns. She supports clients dealing with depression, grief, addiction and the strain of parenting. Sophie also works with people managing life changes, career pressures, anger and attention-related difficulties such as ADHD.

Sophie offers a warm, non-judgemental space where people can speak openly and be heard. She uses a person-centred approach that puts the client’s goals at the centre of sessions.

Background and approach

Conversations are collaborative and paced to what feels useful for the individual. With six years' experience in the United Kingdom Sophie has helped people build confidence, set boundaries and recover from abusive dynamics. Her listed credentials include NCPS and BACP, which describe her professional registrations and affiliations.

Sophie is studying Transactional Analysis and psychoanalytical theory to broaden the ways she notices relationship patterns and repetitive behaviours. She brings that learning into sessions to help clients recognise patterns and try fresh ways of relating. Practical work in Sophie’s sessions often includes thinking through small, realistic steps for change.

She encourages self-care, clearer communication and manageable plans for tackling difficult feelings. The emphasis is on what the client wants to change and how to make steady progress. People who choose Sophie can expect an approach that values respect, sensitivity and compassion.

Sessions are tailored to the individual and shaped by what the client finds most helpful at each stage.

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.

Online support

Approaches you might meet in online sessions

Person-centred counselling focuses on listening and understanding. The therapist offers acceptance and reflection so clients can explore what matters to them and build their own solutions. This approach helps with confidence, boundaries and emotional clarity.

Transactional Analysis looks at the ways people repeat relationship patterns and communicate across different parts of themselves. It can help with attachment issues, communication problems and understanding why certain interactions feel familiar or difficult.

Choosing the right way of working is a shared process. The therapist will discuss different approaches and tailor sessions around the client's goals, needs and preferences. Together they will try methods and adapt what isn’t helpful until a good fit emerges.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging to suit different schedules. Video gives face-to-face conversation, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat supports shorter check-ins and messaging lets people reflect between sessions. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, childcare and busy lives.
Questions

Questions people ask about Sophie

What concerns does Sophie commonly help with?

Sophie supports people with stress, anxiety, depression and low self-esteem. She also helps with relationship issues, grief, parenting challenges, addiction and ADHD-related difficulties.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is person-centred and non-judgemental. Conversations focus on the client's goals and are paced to what the person finds useful.

What professional background does she bring?

She has six years' experience working in the United Kingdom and has helped clients with confidence building, boundary setting and recovery from abusive situations.

What credentials and location are listed for Sophie?

Sophie’s listed credentials are NCPS and BACP and she is based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are used in sessions and can international clients join?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats does she offer online?

Sophie works via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are costs and payments handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability and 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, completing the short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to listed availability.

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