- Person-centred focus
- Support for trauma
- Practical self-care help
About Sophie
Sophie Ibekwem NCPS, BACP offers therapy for a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationship strain, low self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, addictions and grief. She also supports people facing parenting strain, sleep and eating difficulties, anger, career worries, compassion fatigue and ADHD-related challenges. Sophie works in a warm, non-judgemental way so people can speak openly about what is worrying them.
Sophie practices from a person-centred stance, which means she follows the client’s lead and focuses on goals that matter to each person. She emphasises respect, sensitivity and compassion during sessions and encourages people to identify and build their own strengths. If boundaries and self-care feel difficult, she helps clients find practical steps to change what isn’t working.
Her experience includes helping people recover from narcissistic and domestic abuse and supporting those with difficult childhoods, attachment and abandonment issues. Sophie also helps with communication problems, codependency, commitment struggles and blended family concerns. She aims to tailor the conversation and any plan to the person in front of her.
Sophie holds NCPS and is a member of BACP. She has worked in the field for six years in the United Kingdom and is currently undertaking further study in Transactional Analysis and psychoanalytical theory. That study informs how she looks for relationship patterns and recurring behaviours.
People who choose Sophie start with a short matching questionnaire before scheduling, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. International clients are not currently accepted, so she works with people based in the UK.
How Sophie’s approaches fit online therapy
Person-centred work places the person’s priorities at the centre of every session. It involves open listening, reflective feedback and helping people set practical goals that suit their life. This approach is useful for low self-esteem, relationship problems, grief and managing everyday stress.Sophie is also drawing on Transactional Analysis and psychoanalytical theory in her ongoing study. Transactional Analysis helps identify repeated interaction patterns and how they affect current relationships. Psychoanalytical ideas can help uncover deeper emotional themes that show up across a person’s life and relationships.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Sophie will work with each person to identify what feels most helpful, adjusting methods as goals and needs become clearer. The plan evolves through conversation and small steps agreed together.
If you are considering online sessions, check the available session formats when you book as the biography does not list specific formats. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments around work, childcare or travel, and it can reduce time spent commuting. Some formats also let you choose shorter check-ins when a brief catch-up is better than a longer appointment. Confirm the exact session options before booking so you know what will work best for your routine.
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Sophie commonly help with?
Sophie supports people with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes. She also works with issues such as addictions, grief, intimacy-related concerns and ADHD-related challenges.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She works in a person-centred way, following each person’s lead and focusing on goals that matter to them. Sessions emphasise empathy, respect and practical steps for change.
What is her professional background?
Sophie has six years of experience working in the field and has supported people recovering from domestic and narcissistic abuse and those with difficult childhood histories.
What credentials and location are listed?
The profile lists NCPS and BACP and shows Sophie working in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted for online work?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions charged?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time; fees vary with location and therapist availability.
How do I begin therapy with Sophie?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to therapist availability.