- Person-centred approach
- Boundary setting
- Confidence building
About Sophie
Sophie Ibekwem is a counsellor registered with the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) and a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She has six years of experience supporting people with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem and challenges that follow trauma and abuse. Sophie lists a wide range of concerns she works with, including grief, addictions, eating and sleeping problems, and ADHD-related issues.
Sophie uses a person-centred way of working that aims to let people set the pace and focus on goals that matter to them. She describes helping clients with boundary-setting, building confidence and recovering after narcissistic or domestic abuse. Her work also looks at patterns in relationships and how past experiences influence present behaviour.
She is studying Transactional Analysis and psychoanalytic theory as part of further professional development and is a student member of the UK Association for Transactional Analysis. Sophie draws on these ideas to help people identify recurring relationship patterns and communication habits.
Sophie frames sessions as collaborative conversations in which clients identify practical steps for change. She supports work on coping strategies for anxiety, ways to manage strong emotions like anger, and approaches to improve self-care and motivation.
Sessions are offered in English and take place in the United Kingdom. For people interested in beginning work, Sophie asks that they use the site’s matching process to schedule a first appointment.
How Sophie uses therapy approaches in online work
Person-centred counselling focuses on the client’s own goals and experience. It means the counsellor follows the client’s lead, reflects what they say, and supports practical decisions such as setting boundaries or trying new ways of communicating. This approach is useful for people who want to work at their own pace and focus on clear, immediate concerns.Transactional Analysis looks at patterns in how people relate to others. It helps identify repeated roles or unhelpful scripts that show up in relationships and daily life. Working with these patterns can help with commitment issues, communication problems and attachment-related difficulties.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sophie will talk with clients about aims and preferences and agree on methods together. She adapts techniques as needed and reviews progress with the client so the plan stays relevant to current goals.
The original biography does not list specific online formats. Please confirm which session types are offered before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit counselling into busy lives because they can avoid travel, make shorter check-ins possible and schedule appointments around work or family commitments.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
Sophie works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, depression and related concerns such as trauma, grief and eating or sleeping problems.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a person-centred approach that keeps the client’s goals central and lets the client set the pace of sessions.
What experience does she have?
She has six years of experience working with people on anxiety, motivation, self-esteem, and recovery after abuse.
Which credentials and location apply?
Sophie is registered with NCPS and is a member of the BACP. She practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options on the booking page before arranging a first meeting.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.