Counsellor profile
Sophie Howe, BACP
Counsellor for stress and relationships
See online counselling options- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- CBT and ACT
About Sophie
Counsellor Sophie Howe is a BACP member with four years of practice in the United Kingdom. She works with people who are finding stress, anxiety or low mood hard to manage. Sophie also helps with relationship concerns, self-esteem, focus and addiction-related issues.
Sophie prefers short, clear meetings where people can say what is on their mind. She listens and reflects back what she hears. Sessions aim to make difficult feelings easier to name and think about.
Her approach draws on a mix of practical methods. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at how thoughts and actions link. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice their values and act on them. Attachment-based ideas support people working through patterns from close relationships.
Sophie can help with grief, trauma and problems with sleep or eating. She also works with career stress, parenting strain and caring responsibilities. Additional areas include long-term health issues, body image and communication problems.
She offers work in English and accepts clients from outside the UK. Fees vary by location and sessions run under a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and book a first session via the See online counselling options button.
Approaches used for online counselling and what they involve
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unwanted thoughts and feelings and choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood and problems that feel stuck. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and offers practical steps to change patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression and sleep or eating problems. Attachment-based work pays attention to patterns in close relationships and how these affect current trust and communication. It can help with intimacy issues and longstanding relationship patterns.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sophie will discuss your goals and preferences and suggest methods that fit. This is a collaborative process and can change as needs become clearer.
Session formats are not specified in the original profile, so please confirm current options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, avoid travel and keep appointments during work breaks. Different formats suit different purposes - for example shorter phone check-ins can be easier when bandwidth is limited, while video sessions allow face-to-face conversation. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists generally adapt session length and focus to match practical constraints and personal needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with most?
Sophie commonly works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties and self-esteem concerns. Her wider areas include ADHD, addictions, grief and trauma.
What style of therapy does she use?
She uses a blend of approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), attachment-based work and client-centred listening. Techniques are chosen to suit the person and the problem.
How long has she been practising?
Sophie has four years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom. That is the span given for her counselling work.
Which professional body is she a member of?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) as stated in her profile.
Can I have sessions in a language other than English?
Sessions are offered in English according to the profile information.
Do you accept clients outside the UK?
Yes, the profile notes that international clients are accepted. Check session timing and practical arrangements before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Costs vary with location and are managed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Specific fees depend on the area and the chosen plan.
How do I start a first session?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session when 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.