Sophie Ibekwem, NCPS, BACP

Sophie Ibekwem welcomes people who have already taken the important step of seeking therapy and offers a warm, nonjudgemental space to explore what is worrying them. She aims to listen with empathy and compassion, helping clients identify priorities and practical ways to move toward a more focused future.

Sophie draws on the belief that people can choose who they become and supports clients who struggle with setting boundaries, practising self-care, and rebuilding confidence. As a person-centred counsellor she creates an environment where individuals can be themselves and work toward goals that feel meaningful and achievable without fear of judgement. Sophie specialises in supporting people affected by difficult childhoods, low self-esteem, confidence building and recovery from narcissistic or domestic abuse.

With six years of experience and UK licensure, Sophie has worked with clients on a range of concerns including stress, anxiety, motivation, depression and coping with life changes. She tailors conversations and treatment plans to each person’s needs, treating everyone with respect, sensitivity and compassion and approaching therapy as a collaborative process.

Sophie holds NCPS and BACP credentials, which are professional counselling qualifications and memberships indicating recognised training and adherence to professional standards. She is currently undertaking further training in Transactional Analysis and psychoanalytical ideas and is a student member of the UK Association for Transactional Analysis, using these frameworks to help clients understand relationship patterns.