Sophie Holden, NCPS

Sophie Holden is a counsellor who focuses on helping people overcome stress, anxiety, relationship strain and life changes. She uses a person-centred way of working that keeps the client at the heart of the conversation. Sophie holds NCPS and draws on five years of experience to guide practical, down-to-earth sessions.

She invites people to talk through their thoughts and feelings without judgement. Sessions aim to help clients make sense of difficult reactions and find small, manageable steps forward. Sophie especially supports those coping with grief, low self-esteem, depression, addiction issues, trauma and anger.

Sophie blends client-centred listening with techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness. That mix helps people spot unhelpful thinking patterns and try different responses. She also uses solution-focused ideas to set clear, achievable goals and track progress.

Sessions are conversational and straightforward. Sophie keeps language simple and offers practical tools to use between meetings. The focus is on what matters to each person and on actions that fit everyday life.

If someone feels nervous about starting therapy, Sophie encourages them to ask questions first. She aims to make the first appointment feel manageable and useful, even when talking seems hard.

How Sophie’s approaches work online

Sophie uses client-centred work and cognitive behavioural techniques to guide practical online sessions. Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and helping people make sense of their own feelings, which can reduce overwhelm and build trust. Cognitive behavioural therapy looks at patterns of thought and behaviour, and offers exercises to try between sessions to reduce anxiety or low mood.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Sophie will discuss options with each person and choose methods together based on needs, goals and preferences. This collaborative way helps ensure the work feels relevant and doable for the individual.

Practical benefits of online therapy often include easier fitting of sessions into a busy week and fewer travel needs. Some people find shorter check-ins work well when time is limited, while others prefer longer sessions for deeper discussion. Please confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are available for appointments.