- Person-centred approach
- CBT and ACT methods
- Grief and identity
About Sophie
Sophie Robinson-Matthews is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with six years' experience. She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression and life changes, and has a particular interest in identity, bereavement and communication. Sophie also works with issues such as trauma, ADHD, sleep problems, parenting strain and career concerns.
Her core approach is person-centred counselling, which means sessions focus on the client's perspective and choices. She combines that with methods from cognitive behavioural therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy and dialectical behaviour therapy when they suit the work. Sophie describes her practice as integrative and draws on different approaches rather than using a single model.
In sessions she uses insight-oriented questions and practical tools to help people notice patterns and make changes. She aims to increase self-esteem, reduce overwhelm and help clients manage day-to-day stress and relationship difficulties. Sophie is comfortable using preferred pronouns and works with issues including attachment, abandonment, body image and eating-related concerns.
Her background includes several years working in support services before moving into counselling. Sophie keeps up with research and evidence-based techniques and combines psychology and counselling knowledge in her work. She explains the limits of psychotherapy openly and focuses on collaborative planning so clients know what to expect from each session.
People who choose Sophie can expect a mix of reflective conversation and practical strategies for living. Before booking, clients should check the current session options and confirm any logistical details they need.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice unhelpful thoughts without getting pushed around by them, and to act in line with what matters to them. It can help with anxiety, low mood and feeling stuck. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current connections and emotion regulation, which can be useful for people dealing with abandonment, attachment issues or relationship repeat patterns.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Sophie will discuss different methods with clients and agree a plan together based on goals, preferences and what feels useful in practice. That collaborative process means methods can be adjusted as the work progresses.
Practical benefits of online sessions include fitting therapy around study, work and travel commitments and saving commute time. Some people prefer shorter check-ins by phone if they need less screen time, while others use video to keep visual contact during reflective work. Confirm the specific session formats Sophie is offering before booking so you know how sessions will fit into your routine.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
Sophie supports people with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes, among other concerns such as ADHD, trauma and sleep problems.
How would she work with someone feeling lost after university?
She blends person-centred conversation with practical tools from CBT and ACT to clarify values, set steps and reduce overwhelm in career and identity decisions.
What is her professional background?
She has six years' experience as a counsellor and has worked in support services since 2012, combining psychology and counselling study in her practice.
What credential does she hold in the UK?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP in her profile.
Can non-UK residents work with her?
She accepts international clients and offers sessions to people outside the United Kingdom in English.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify particular formats.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule the first session.
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