- Stress and anxiety
- Relationships and intimacy
- ADHD and focus
About Sophie
Sophie Howe is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with four years of professional experience. She helps people in early adulthood who are dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression and concentration difficulties. Sophie also supports those managing trauma, addiction and relationship concerns.
Sophie focuses on straightforward conversations about what is happening now. She listens for patterns that make daily life harder. Together with a client she looks at practical steps to improve mood, motivation and focus. Sessions aim to make small, manageable changes rather than huge overhauls.
Her work draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help people handle difficult thoughts and rebuild routines. Attachment-based ideas and emotionally focused techniques inform how she looks at relationship struggles and intimacy worries. Sophie uses client-centred principles to keep the pace set by the person in front of her.
She has experience with a wide range of concerns that affect young adults, including ADHD-related focus problems, sleep and eating difficulties, grief and navigating big life changes like career moves. Sophie also supports people facing issues tied to identity and sexuality, and those coping with the effects of past abuse.
Practical matters such as planning for a first session are straightforward. Prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and book an appointment. Fees vary by location and use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and commit to actions that match their values. It is often used for anxiety, low mood and motivation problems. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing them with practical experiments. It can help with anxiety, sleep problems and difficulties with concentration.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sophie will discuss different methods with a client and decide together which feels most useful. That choice is guided by the person's goals, day-to-day demands and what feels manageable in sessions.
Confirm the session formats available before booking because the biography does not list them. Online sessions can make fitting therapy around study, shift work or short breaks easier. They also allow options such as shorter check-ins or avoiding video when quieter surroundings or lower bandwidth are needed. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists commonly use these flexible arrangements to help therapy fit everyday life.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she work with?
Sophie works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, low self-esteem and concentration problems among other concerns listed in her profile.
What is her approach in sessions?
She uses a mix of approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy alongside client-centred and attachment-informed ways of working.
How much practical experience does she have?
She has four years of professional experience working with adults on the issues outlined in her profile.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and is based in the United Kingdom.
Can I have sessions in other languages or from abroad?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking as the biography does not specify exact formats.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
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