- Person-centred approach
- Works with anger
- Transactional analysis student
About Sophie
Sophie Ibekwem is a counsellor registered with NCPS and a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She has six years' experience working in the United Kingdom. Sophie works with people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, relationship strain and anger among other concerns.
Sophie takes a person-centred approach. She encourages clients to set goals that feel right for them and gives space to speak without judgement. Sophie focuses on building confidence, improving boundaries and increasing self-care skills.
She has particular experience supporting people recovering from domestic abuse and difficult childhoods. Sophie also helps with motivation, coping with life changes, grief, addictions and issues around intimacy and body image. Her work covers a wide range of practical concerns, including sleep, eating and career-related stress.
Sophie is studying Transactional Analysis and psychoanalytic theory and uses these ideas to spot repeated relationship patterns. She integrates those perspectives with person-centred practice to help people notice unhelpful cycles and try new ways of relating.
Sessions with Sophie tend to be straightforward conversations that focus on what the client wants to change. She collaborates with clients to shape goals and practical steps. The subscription-based session model can be cancelled at any time, and clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire before arranging a first appointment.
How Sophie’s approaches translate to online sessions
Sophie works from a person-centred perspective which means sessions are led by what the client wants to focus on. This approach concentrates on listening, reflecting and supporting clients to set practical goals for handling anger, stress or relationship problems. She is also studying Transactional Analysis and psychoanalytic ideas. Transactional Analysis helps identify recurring patterns in relationships and everyday interactions. Using these ideas can make it easier to spot where anger or avoidance starts and to try different responses. Finding the right method is part of the work. Sophie will talk with the client about their needs and try approaches that match their goals and preferences. That collaboration helps decide whether to emphasise noticing patterns, practising boundary-setting, or focusing on managing strong emotions in the moment. Confirm the session formats offered before booking, as they are not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit short check-ins around work, reduce travel time and allow sessions to happen from wherever the client is based in the UK. In practice, people often find that regular remote sessions help them apply new ways of responding to anger between meetings.Areas of expertise
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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 worries, low self-esteem and anger among other issues listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a person-centred approach that focuses on the client’s own goals and experience rather than offering directive advice.
How much experience does she have?
Sophie has six years' experience working as a counsellor in the United Kingdom.
What credentials and professional bodies does she hold?
Her listed credentials are NCPS and membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions booked and paid for?
Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time and costs vary by location.
How do I begin if I want to meet her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.