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Sophie Howe

Therapist · United Kingdom

Sophie Howe, BACP

Thoughts and everyday habits focused counsellor

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  • Practical coping steps
  • Warm non-judgemental space
  • Helps with focus

About Sophie

Sophie Howe is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people manage stress, anxiety and everyday thought patterns. She supports those struggling with low self-esteem, depression, concentration and motivation. Sophie also works with clients affected by trauma, abuse and relationship difficulties. She focuses on practical steps to make day-to-day life feel more manageable.

Sophie has four years of professional experience and holds BACP registration, which she uses to guide her practice. In sessions she aims to create a calm, non-judgemental space where thoughts and feelings can be talked through openly. Sophie emphasises small, clear steps that fit into everyday routines rather than large, abstract goals.

Her approach draws on therapies that help with how people think, feel and relate. Sophie uses techniques to spot unhelpful thought patterns and to build skills for coping with stress and strong emotions. She also attends to how early relationships and attachment can affect current connections.

Sessions typically focus on what matters most to the client right now, whether that is coping with anxiety, improving sleep, or working through grief. Sophie aims to tailor sessions to each person’s priorities and pace. She encourages practical exercises people can try between meetings to test new habits.

People who come to Sophie often want a straightforward way of thinking about their problems. She prefers clear language and achievable steps. If you want help with everyday thoughts and habits, she offers a collaborative and down-to-earth style.

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

How Sophie’s approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that fit their values. It is useful for stress, anxiety and motivation issues. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on spotting thinking patterns that feed distress and trying small behavioural experiments to change them. It often helps with sleep, low mood and concentration problems.

Finding the best approach is part of the work. Sophie will collaborate with each person to choose which ideas and exercises to try first based on their goals and daily life. That can mean blending techniques from different approaches as needs change.

If you are considering online sessions, check the available formats before booking because the profile does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, offer shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also allows the therapist and client to use practical tools together, such as in-session exercises and behavioural tasks the client can try between meetings.

Frequently asked questions

What issues can Sophie help with?

Sophie supports people facing stress, anxiety and low self-esteem. She also works with depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, trauma and grief, addictions and focus difficulties such as ADHD.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is collaborative and plain-speaking. Sessions emphasise talking through thoughts and testing small changes that fit into everyday life.

How much professional experience does she have?

She has four years of professional work experience in the United Kingdom working with a range of emotional and behavioural concerns.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP, and works from the United Kingdom.

Can sessions be conducted in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

Which session formats are available?

Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the profile.

How are sessions priced?

Costs vary with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start working with her?

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