Counsellor profile
Sophia Churchouse, BACP, NCPS
Counsellor - stress and anxiety
See online counselling options- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Grief and loss
About Sophia
Sophia Churchouse is a counsellor registered with BACP and NCPS and has four years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. She works with people who are facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief and depression. Sessions are offered in English and she notes experience with a range of related concerns such as panic, phobias and obsessive behaviours.
Sophia aims to offer clear, practical help in sessions. She adapts conversations to each person and makes a plan that fits the present difficulty. That may include talking through coping strategies, routines and ways to manage intense feelings.
Her background includes supporting people affected by cancer and those under caregiver strain. She also works with issues linked to relationships such as divorce and separation, communication problems, and dependent personality patterns. Drug and alcohol addiction is listed among her experience.
Sophia recognises how grief, guilt and shame can affect daily life. She also notes work with dissociation, isolation and questions about life purpose. Where mood disorders are involved she addresses low mood alongside anxiety and panic symptoms.
Sessions are intended to be straightforward and practical. The counsellor asks about what matters most at your first meeting and then agrees next steps with you. To begin, follow the See online counselling options route and complete the short matching questionnaire before booking a first session.
Practical approaches and online counselling options
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques often focus on short, practical steps. One common approach helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and test them against real evidence. That can reduce anxious thinking and improve mood over time. Another useful method works with routines and behaviour changes to lower stress and manage cravings, which can help with addictions and low mood.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences. Together they will choose and adjust techniques so the therapy feels relevant and usable in day-to-day life.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so check the current options before you book. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Phone sessions can be useful when video is difficult, and video sessions let people use visual cues during conversation. Confirm which formats are offered and practical details during the sign-up process so you can plan sessions around your schedule.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with most often?
Sophia lists stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief and depression as her main concerns. She also notes experience with panic, phobias, OCD symptoms and related issues.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She adapts the conversation and the plan to each person and focuses on practical ways to manage difficult feelings. The emphasis is on clear, direct support rather than jargon.
What is her professional background?
She has four years of professional work experience as a counsellor in the UK. Her experience covers a range of emotional and behavioural concerns.
Which professional bodies is she registered with?
She is registered with BACP and NCPS as stated in her profile. Sessions are offered in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are provided in English and she is not currently accepting international clients. Work is offered to people in the UK.
What session formats does she offer?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm the current session options before booking a session.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Exact prices should be checked before booking.
How do I begin if I want to see her?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session as prompted.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.