Sophie Howe, BACP

Sophie Howe is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, low mood and concentration difficulties. She works with clients who are struggling with motivation, self-esteem and the everyday impact of trauma and abuse. Sophie names ADHD and problems with memory and focus among the concerns she supports. Her practice is grounded in straightforward, practical conversations.

Sophie aims to create an open, non-judgemental space where people can talk about difficult thoughts and feelings. She emphasises listening first, then helping clients decide small steps that feel manageable. Sessions are collaborative and paced to match each person’s needs.

With four years of professional experience in the United Kingdom, Sophie draws on several counselling approaches to shape her work. She uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help spot and change unhelpful thinking patterns. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to support values-led action and Attachment-Based ideas to look at relationship patterns.

Sophie works with a wide range of concerns including relationships, grief, addiction, eating and sleeping issues, career strain and compassion fatigue. She also supports people dealing with abandonment, caregiver stress, chronic illness, body image and communication challenges.

Her approach is simple and practical. Sophie listens, helps people set realistic goals and checks progress together. She encourages small changes that can lead to clearer thinking and steadier mood.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online counselling

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood and for people wanting to get back to meaningful daily activities. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviours to shift mood and routine. This approach often helps with anxiety, depression and concentration problems. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how past relationship patterns affect current connections and helps people try new ways of relating and communicating.

Finding the best approach is part of the work. Sophie will listen to your situation and goals, then suggest one or a mix of approaches. This is a collaborative process and plans are reviewed as things change to make sure sessions remain useful and relevant.

Confirm the available session options with Sophie before booking, as the biography does not specify formats. Many people choose online therapy because it can fit more easily into a busy day, reduce travel time and allow sessions from a quieter location. Online sessions can also make shorter check-ins simpler when you need a brief update rather than a full appointment, helping therapy slot into everyday life.