Sophie Skipp, BACP

Sophie Skipp is a qualified person-centred counsellor and psychotherapist who holds BACP membership, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. Over four years of practice she has supported people across a wide age range, working with young people from around 16 years old through to older adults.

Sophie has developed specific experience with neurodiverse clients, including those with Autism and ADD/ADHD, and she understands how neurodiversity can influence responses to stress, loss, identity change and other life challenges. Much of her clinical work to date has focused on bereavement and ongoing grief, giving her extensive exposure to issues such as loss, anxiety, depression, trauma and shifts in self-understanding.

In addition to bereavement work, Sophie offers support for stress, low self-esteem, panic and social anxiety, coping with life changes, and workplace difficulties. She also addresses longer standing experiences such as emptiness, isolation and questions about life purpose. As a wellbeing therapist she can integrate mindfulness techniques into sessions when clients feel these would be helpful.

Sophie recognises that starting therapy can feel like stepping into the unknown and invites prospective clients to send a message to discuss how she might be able to support them on their journey.

Therapeutic Approaches and Flexible Online Support

Client-centred therapy places the client at the heart of the process, offering a non-judgemental space where the therapist listens deeply and follows the client’s own goals. This approach is well suited to people exploring identity, grief, stress or emotional overwhelm because it encourages self-exploration at a comfortable pace.

Mindfulness therapy teaches simple ways to notice thoughts and bodily experiences with greater clarity and calm. It can be helpful for managing anxiety, stress and low mood by building present-moment awareness and skills to respond rather than react.

Solution-focused therapy centres on identifying practical steps and small achievable goals, making it useful for those facing life changes, workplace issues or specific challenges where forward movement is a priority. Sophie will work collaboratively with each person to select and adapt these approaches so they fit the client’s needs, goals and preferences rather than imposing a single method.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to arrange regular contact, access support from different locations and choose the format that best supports engagement and progress with a licensed professional.