Sophie Lockwood, BACP

Sophie Lockwood is a counsellor working in the United Kingdom with four years of professional experience. She welcomes people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and major life changes. Sophie encourages clients to see themselves as the expert in their story and aims to support practical steps toward feeling more capable.

She practises client-centred therapy, which means sessions focus on the person's own priorities rather than following a fixed agenda. Sophie uses an open, non-judgemental style so people can talk through difficult experiences at their own pace. This approach is often used when someone needs space to understand feelings coming from past events or current pressures.

Sophie has worked in mental health settings and volunteering roles, supporting people affected by domestic violence, sexual trauma, exploitation and trafficking. She also has experience with addiction, harm reduction and recovery work, including supporting people with drug and alcohol problems. That background shapes a practical, compassionate way of working in sessions.

People might come to Sophie for help with bipolar mood difficulties, anger, low self-esteem, relationship strain, or concerns connected to sexuality and kink culture. She also offers support around bereavement, hospice and end-of-life topics and health-related challenges such as cancer or HIV/AIDS.

She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, which means she follows the professional guidelines that membership requires. To begin, clients choose the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire before arranging sessions.

Client-centred support and online counselling options

Client-centred therapy focuses on listening, empathy and helping the person lead the conversation. The counsellor reflects back what is said and helps people notice their own strengths and choices, which can be useful for anxiety, low self-esteem and coping with life changes.

Sophie draws on that person-led approach when working with people impacted by trauma, addiction or relationship difficulties. The aim is to create space where someone can talk through what matters most to them and gradually make practical changes. This is a collaborative process and the therapist will help choose ways of working that match each person's goals and preferences.

Many people find online sessions can fit more easily into busy lives, making it simpler to schedule regular appointments and keep momentum between meetings. Please confirm the current session options before booking so you know which formats are available. Registered or accredited professionals can tailor the pacing, length and focus of sessions to suit quieter surroundings, shorter check-ins or times when being on camera is not ideal.