Sophie Howe, BACP

Sophie Howe is a United Kingdom-credentialed therapist with four years of professional experience. She holds BACP accreditation, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, which indicates adherence to recognised professional standards and training in the UK.

Sophie has supported people facing stress and anxiety, as well as those processing trauma, abuse, low motivation, and challenges with self-esteem and confidence. She also has experience working with concentration and memory concerns and with focus-related issues commonly associated with ADHD. Her practice addresses both emotional and practical difficulties, including depressive episodes and struggles with everyday functioning.

Sophie prioritises creating an open, non-judgmental space where clients can bring thoughts and feelings honestly. She recognises that seeking change takes courage and aims to walk alongside people as they pursue a more fulfilling and happier life. Sophie offers steady support while helping clients explore options, build insight, and develop practical strategies tailored to their circumstances.

Approaches That Guide Online Therapy and Practical Access

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, and encourages action that aligns with personal values. It is often helpful for anxiety, depression, avoidance patterns, and building motivation.

Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships and attachment patterns shape current behaviour and closeness with others. This approach can be useful for relationship difficulties, intimacy concerns, issues of abandonment, and family dynamics.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasises empathy, active listening, and respect for the client’s own capacity to find solutions. It supports self-esteem, confidence, and navigating life transitions by creating a collaborative, accepting therapeutic relationship.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work itself. Sophie will collaborate with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging provides flexibility and greater access for people with busy schedules or living in different locations. Registered professionals can offer consistent care across these formats, making it easier to maintain momentum between sessions and to select the communication style that feels most comfortable.