Sophie De Carvalho, BACP

Sophie De Carvalho is a mixed race British-Caribbean counsellor who brings a nuanced understanding of culture, identity, neglect and oppression to her work with adults of all ages and backgrounds. She prioritises a person-centred approach, focusing on making each person feel seen and heard in the moment while gently exploring current emotions and experiences in a compassionate, holding space.

Sophie draws on a range of therapeutic theories to deepen insight and support change, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Transactional Analysis, Gestalt techniques, psychodynamic ideas and Attachment Theory. She weaves these approaches together as needed to help clients recognise patterns, clarify their needs and consider practical changes they may not previously have noticed.

Her practice is aimed at helping people address feelings that feel overwhelming and situations that seem unmanageable, including relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, stress and anxiety, and issues with self-esteem and identity. Sophie holds BACP membership - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and aims to offer a non-judgemental, genuine therapeutic relationship that supports clients in making sense of their past and working toward their potential.

Approaches for change and support online

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) helps people identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviours. It is practical and goal-oriented, and can be useful for managing anxiety, stress and mood-related difficulties. Attachment-informed work focuses on how early relationships shape expectations and patterns in adult relationships; exploring attachment can help with relationship problems, feelings of abandonment, and trust issues. Psychodynamic-informed approaches look at longstanding patterns rooted in past experiences and family of origin dynamics, helping clients gain deeper self-understanding and make sense of recurring emotional reactions.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Sophie works collaboratively with clients to decide which methods best fit their needs, goals and preferences. She adapts techniques over time so the work remains relevant and responsive to each person.

Online therapy with Sophie is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, giving flexibility to fit sessions around daily life. These options make it easier to access regular support without long travel, and allow clients to choose the format that feels most comfortable while working toward meaningful change.