Sophie Harding

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship issues
• Grief and loss

About Sophie

Sophie Harding works with stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, low self-esteem and depression using an integrative counselling approach. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and holds NCPS recognition, with seven years of experience providing therapeutic support in the United Kingdom.

Sophie uses integration of several evidence-based techniques to suit the needs of each person. She focuses on what is happening now and on practical steps people can take to manage symptoms. Sessions involve talking through feelings, understanding recurring patterns, and testing out different ways of coping.

Her approach is direct and steady. Sophie listens and reflects back what she hears, then helps people think about alternatives and next steps. She pays attention to values and personal beliefs when discussing choices and changes.

Sophie works with issues that often overlap, such as stress linked to caring responsibilities, chronic illness and pain, or relationship breakdown. She also supports people dealing with isolation, jealousy, self-harm thoughts, seasonal low mood and communication problems.

People who choose Sophie tend to want clear, practical conversations about what to do next. She invites clients to set the pace and focus for sessions, and to review progress as they go. To start, people complete a short matching questionnaire and book a first session through the site.

How therapeutic approaches inform online work

Sophie practises an integrative approach, which means she draws on more than one evidence-based technique and fits them to the person's situation. That might include short-term strategies to reduce anxiety and longer conversations to understand recurring patterns.

She also uses cognitive-style techniques to help identify and test unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns. These methods are useful for managing low mood, anxiety, and stress-related thoughts. Attention to behavioural changes can help with routine, sleep and activity levels when depression or chronic illness makes these harder.

Deciding which approach to use is handled collaboratively. The counsellor will discuss options, check what feels workable, and adapt methods over time based on goals and feedback. This helps make sure the work stays relevant and practical.

Practical benefits of remote sessions include being able to fit counselling around work and caring commitments and reducing travel time. If you need clarification about which session formats are available, confirm the current options before booking. Registered or accredited professionals like Sophie can guide you on how to make sessions fit everyday life, for example shorter check-ins or arranging times that suit your schedule.

Topics Sophie lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship issues
• Grief
• Self-esteem
• Depression
• Caregiver issues and stress
• Chronic pain, illness, and disability
• Communication problems
• Control issues
• Divorce and separation
• Emptiness
• Family problems
• Forgiveness
• Isolation and loneliness
• Jealousy
• Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
• Self-harm
• Self-love
• Social anxiety and phobia

Questions about Sophie

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. She works with anxiety and related concerns such as social anxiety and phobia.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

Sophie offers integrative counselling, which adapts different evidence-based techniques to fit the person's needs.

How much experience does she have?

She has seven years of experience working as a counsellor in the United Kingdom.

Is she registered with any professional bodies in the UK?

She is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and holds NCPS recognition.

Can I have sessions in English if I'm overseas?

Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.

What session formats does she offer?

Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.

How much do sessions cost?

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

How do I begin working with her?

Use the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.