- Person-centred approach
- Relationship patterns
- Self-esteem work
About Sophie
Sophie Ibekwem is a counsellor registered with NCPS and a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She has six years' experience working in the United Kingdom. Sophie supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem and depression, and she also works with issues such as addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, eating and sleeping problems, and challenges around parenting and career decisions.
She uses a person-centred approach that encourages clients to lead the conversation. Sophie listens without judgement and helps people clarify what matters to them. Sessions often focus on setting boundaries, building motivation, and improving self-worth.
Sophie also pays attention to patterns in relationships and attachment. She is studying Transactional Analysis and psychoanalytical theory as a student member of the UK Association for Transactional Analysis, and brings that perspective into work on repeated relationship patterns and abandonment concerns.
People come to her for help with practical life changes as well as deeper issues. She offers conversational, goal-focused sessions where the client shapes priorities and Sophie helps map steps forward. The approach emphasises respect and sensitivity while working on communication, control issues, codependency and commitment difficulties.
Sessions are offered in English and are based in the UK. Cost varies with location and are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session via the site button.
Approaches Sophie Uses and how online sessions work
Sophie draws on person-centred counselling which focuses on the client's perspective. This approach means the counsellor follows the client's lead, listens closely and helps the person identify their own goals. It suits people wanting to explore identity, self-worth and relationship choices.She also applies ideas from Transactional Analysis and psychoanalytical theory in a practical way. These perspectives look at recurring relationship patterns and early attachment styles, helping people spot why they repeat the same dynamics and consider different choices.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sophie will discuss options with each client and decide together what feels most helpful based on the person's needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process rather than a fixed prescription.
The profile does not list which online formats Sophie uses, so please confirm the available session types before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling around study, work and busy schedules. It also allows for shorter check-ins when that is useful, and options that reduce travel time or help people use quieter surroundings for reflection.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Sophie help with?
She supports stress, anxiety, relationship problems, low self-esteem and depression, and also works with trauma, addictions, grief and life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a person-centred approach where the client leads the conversation and Sophie listens without judgement to help clarify goals.
How much experience does she have?
Sophie has six years' experience working as a counsellor in the United Kingdom.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with NCPS and is a member of BACP, practising in the United Kingdom.
Can I see Sophie if I don't live in the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions are delivered through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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