Sophie Howe, BACP

Sophie Howe is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom. She has four years of professional experience and works with people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression and concentration or memory difficulties. Sophie also supports those dealing with ADHD, trauma and abuse, and relationship or intimacy concerns. She aims to make the first step towards change feel manageable and straightforward.

Sophie creates a calm, non-judgemental space where people can talk about difficult thoughts and feelings. Sessions focus on what matters most to the individual and on small, practical steps that lead to clearer thinking. She uses everyday language rather than clinical jargon so conversations stay grounded and easy to follow.

Her background includes experience across mood difficulties, coping with life changes, grief and addictive behaviours. Sophie also supports people with issues around parenting, work stress, body image and chronic health challenges. She tailors sessions to the person in front of her rather than following a one-size-fits-all plan.

Sophie draws on a mix of talking approaches to help people build awareness and work towards change. She encourages experiments between sessions and checks in on what helps and what doesn’t. This makes therapy a collaborative process focused on real-life improvements.

If someone wants to begin, Sophie asks them to reflect on what they hope to change and to take the first step when they feel ready. She offers practical support and steady encouragement throughout the work.

Approaches that suit online conversations

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts without getting stuck in them, and then take small steps towards a life that matters to them. It can help when anxiety, low mood or life transitions feel overwhelming. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on how thoughts, feelings and actions connect, and offers practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression and concentration problems. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at relationship patterns and how early experiences influence current connections, which can be useful for intimacy and trust issues.

Choosing the right approach is a joint process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences, try methods that fit the person, and adjust as work progresses. That collaborative stance helps find what best supports each individual's needs.

Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow check-ins from different locations. It can also support shorter, task-focused sessions when someone needs a quick follow-up or a conversation that fits into a lunch break. Registered or accredited professionals aim to adapt their methods so therapy works around everyday life rather than adding extra burden.