Counsellor profile
Sophie Archer, BACP
Counsellor - Relationships and Anxiety
See online counselling options- Person-centred base
- CBT tools
- Attachment focus
About Sophie
Counsellor Sophie Archer is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with five years' experience. She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, LGBT issues, family and intimacy-related concerns, eating and sleeping problems, parenting pressure, anger, self-esteem, career change, coping with life changes and ADHD among other areas.
Sophie uses a person-centred approach as her base. She places emphasis on building trust and a working rapport so people can talk openly about what matters to them. She draws on a mix of methods to suit the person in front of her rather than a single fixed model.
Her clinical toolkit includes attachment-based ideas, cognitive behavioural techniques, dialectical behaviour methods and Jungian perspectives. That means sessions may include looking at patterns in relationships, practical strategies for thoughts and behaviour, skills for managing strong emotions, and attention to personal meaning and imagery.
Sophie often helps people who are dealing with loss, relationship breakdown, panic or long-term worries. She also works with those facing chronic health issues, questions about identity or complex family dynamics. Sessions aim to identify short-term goals and practical steps as well as longer-term themes to work through.
She practises in the United Kingdom and works in English. Before booking, follow the site prompts to complete the matching questionnaire and schedule a first session so you can check session format and find the best fit for your needs.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
She frequently draws on attachment-based work and cognitive behavioural therapy in her sessions. Attachment-based work looks at how early relationship patterns affect current connections and helps people understand and change those patterns. Cognitive behavioural therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing out practical strategies to change behaviour and reduce distress.She also uses person-centred principles to keep the conversation focused on the individual's priorities. Choosing which approach to use is a collaborative process. The counsellor and client will review needs, goals and preferences and agree on the methods to try together.
If you are considering online sessions, check the booking prompts to confirm which formats Sophie currently offers. The benefit of remote sessions is that they can fit into a working day, cut out travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also make it easier to continue work between sessions, for example practising CBT tasks or reflection exercises at home. Confirm the exact session format on the site before you book so it fits your routine and goals.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she most often help with?
Sophie focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief and depression among other issues listed on her profile.
What is her therapeutic style?
She works from a person-centred foundation and uses a blend of approaches to match each person's needs.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years' experience working in mental health settings and counselling roles.
Which professional body is she a member of?
She is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the UK?
She is not currently taking international clients.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
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