Sophie Lockwood, BACP

Sophie Lockwood is a UK-based counsellor with four years of professional experience supporting people through a wide range of mental health and life challenges. She specialises in addiction, sexual trauma and domestic violence, and also works with anxiety, depression, bereavement, low self-esteem, self-harm and bipolar disorder. Sophie approaches each person as the expert of their own story, focusing on strengths and resilience to help clients move toward more fulfilling, self-sufficient lives.

Working in mental health settings and volunteering as a counsellor, Sophie has supported women facing anxiety, domestic violence, exploitation and trafficking. She has also worked as a Recovery Worker and Harm Reduction Worker with people affected by substance misuse, providing practical and emotional support tailored to individual needs. In her current role as a Mental Health Specialist, she continues to work with survivors of sexual trauma and related experiences.

As a person-centred practitioner, Sophie offers a non-judgemental, welcoming space in which clients can explore what is causing distress and unpick both past and current difficulties. Her work is non-directive and supportive, aimed at helping clients gain greater self-understanding and develop tools to manage challenging feelings and behaviours. Sophie is a registered member of the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which reflects adherence to recognised professional standards and a code of ethics.

Client-Centred Work and Online Support

Client-Centred Therapy places the person seeking help at the centre of the process. It emphasises empathy, active listening and acceptance so that clients can explore their feelings and experiences at their own pace; this approach is particularly helpful for people dealing with trauma, addiction, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties.

Sophie also practises in a non-directive, supportive way, creating space for people to identify their own goals and draw on their strengths. That collaborative stance helps when unpicking past events, understanding present reactions and building practical coping skills for everyday life.

Deciding on the best therapeutic approach is part of the work and Sophie will help clients find what fits their needs, goals and personal preferences. She approaches this as a partnership with the client, adjusting methods as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy with a licensed professional offers flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, and support is also available through live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and other commitments, while supporting access for people who find in-person sessions difficult.