- Grief and end of life
- Stress and anxiety
- Values-based work
About Sophie
Sophie Howe is a counsellor who focuses on helping people facing grief, end-of-life concerns, stress and anxiety. She works with individuals who are coping with depression, relationship strain, low self-esteem and issues related to ADHD and addiction. Sophie aims to make talking about difficult topics feel manageable and straightforward.
Sophie has four years of professional experience and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She creates a calm, non-judgemental space so people can speak openly about memories, worries and the small day-to-day challenges that build up.
In sessions Sophie uses practical approaches to help people notice what matters to them and take manageable steps towards it. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking patterns. This combination is aimed at reducing overwhelm and improving daily coping.
Sophie also uses attachment-based ideas and client-centred ways of working to build a trusting relationship. That helps when people are dealing with loss, past trauma, or feeling disconnected from others. Conversations focus on what the person needs right now and simple tools they can use between sessions.
People who meet Sophie can expect short-term practical goals alongside reflective work about meaning and relationships. The approach suits those wanting help with grieving, managing stress, improving intimacy, or finding steadier motivation and focus.
Sophie has four years of professional experience and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She creates a calm, non-judgemental space so people can speak openly about memories, worries and the small day-to-day challenges that build up.
In sessions Sophie uses practical approaches to help people notice what matters to them and take manageable steps towards it. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking patterns. This combination is aimed at reducing overwhelm and improving daily coping.
Sophie also uses attachment-based ideas and client-centred ways of working to build a trusting relationship. That helps when people are dealing with loss, past trauma, or feeling disconnected from others. Conversations focus on what the person needs right now and simple tools they can use between sessions.
People who meet Sophie can expect short-term practical goals alongside reflective work about meaning and relationships. The approach suits those wanting help with grieving, managing stress, improving intimacy, or finding steadier motivation and focus.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
4+ years
Credentials
BACP · United Kingdom
Languages
English
Therapeutic approaches and online counselling options
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people pin down what matters to them and take small steps towards those values. It is useful for managing grief, anxiety and life changes by shifting focus from fighting feelings to living in line with priorities.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behaviour that keep problems going. It gives simple techniques to test unhelpful thoughts, change routine responses and improve sleep, mood and concentration.
Attachment-based ideas and client-centred work focus on building trust and being listened to without judgment. These ways of working are often helpful when someone is processing loss, trauma or relationship pain and wants a steady, empathic relationship in therapy.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Sophie will discuss options and try things that suit the person’s needs, goals and preferences. The choice of approaches and exercises is agreed collaboratively and can change as work progresses.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit therapy around everyday life, for example by reducing travel time, allowing a shorter check-in during a lunch break, or avoiding the need to attend in person when energy is low. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt exercises and homework to work well at a distance and help people apply new skills between sessions.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Sophie help with?
Sophie supports people with grief and bereavement, stress, anxiety and depression. She also works with issues such as ADHD-related focus problems, addictions, relationship difficulties and caregiver stress.
What is Sophie’s counselling style like?
She combines practical tools with reflective conversation. Sessions often mix values-focused exercises and thought-challenging techniques with a warm, client-centred approach.
How much experience does she have?
Sophie has four years of professional experience working with people on a range of emotional and life challenges.
What credential does Sophie hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with Sophie?
International clients are accepted; check time zones and scheduling when arranging appointments.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Sophie?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.