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Sophie Howe

Sophie Howe

Therapist · United Kingdom

Mindful practical support for everyday pressures

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Money-related worry
  • Practical coping

About Sophie

Sophie Howe offers calm, straightforward support for people feeling overwhelmed by money worries, stress or low mood. She helps people who struggle with anxiety, depression, concentration and motivation. Sophie aims to make the first step easier by listening without judgment and working with each person at their own pace.

She uses clear, practical methods drawn from approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Client-Centred Therapy. In sessions she focuses on what matters most to the person - values, daily routines and small steps that add up. Conversations are grounded and direct so people leave with something they can try between meetings.

Sophie has four years of professional experience in the United Kingdom and holds BACP registration. That background includes supporting people with trauma, grief, addiction and relationship difficulties. She also works with clients dealing with ADHD-related concentration problems and with those coping with major life changes.

Sessions often address everyday issues like sleep, eating, work stress and parenting strain, plus longer standing concerns such as attachment or abandonment worries. Sophie explains tools simply and helps people build practical habits to manage emotions and behaviour. She invites people to set goals that reflect their priorities and tests what works in real life.

Her style is warm and down-to-earth. Sophie encourages honest conversation about finances and how money affects mood and relationships. She supports clients to identify patterns, set realistic steps and build routines that make life feel more manageable.

How these approaches translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts without being led by them and to reconnect with what matters. It suits people who want clearer values and practical actions to reduce the impact of worry or money-related stress.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and teaches straightforward tools to change unhelpful patterns. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems and concentration difficulties tied to ADHD symptoms.

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the relationship with the counsellor, offering a listening, non-judgemental space so people can make sense of their experience. This approach supports work on self-esteem, grief and issues around attachment.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss the options and agree a plan based on the person's goals, needs and preferences. This is a collaborative process and Sophie will check in about what is or is not helping as therapy progresses.

Confirm the session formats available before booking, as the profile does not specify them. Online therapy can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also means people can try different ways of working and keep continuity while life circumstances change.

Areas of focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepressionADHDAddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue
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

Frequently asked questions

What issues does Sophie commonly help with?

Sophie works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and grief. She also supports people with ADHD-related concentration, addictions and relationship or intimacy-related issues.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is warm and down-to-earth with a focus on practical steps. Conversations centre on values, daily routines and small actions to try between sessions.

How much experience does she have?

She has four years of professional experience working with clients in the United Kingdom.

What professional credentials are shown?

Sophie is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP in her profile.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with Sophie?

She accepts international clients, so people outside the United Kingdom can enquire about working together.

How do sessions and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

What should I do to begin?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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