Sophie Archer
Person-centred counsellor for relationship and anxiety work
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About Sophie
Sophie Archer is a counsellor who helps people cope with anxiety, stress, depression and relationship difficulties. She also supports people facing trauma and abuse, grief and loss, addictions, self-esteem concerns and issues around intimacy and sexuality. Sophie works with a wide range of everyday struggles, including sleep and eating problems, anger, ADHD and major life changes.
Sophie uses a person-centred way of working that starts with building trust. She aims to create a calm space where clients can talk about what matters to them and be listened to without judgement.
Background and approach
From there she draws on other approaches to match each person’s needs. Her background includes five years of work in mental health and practice under the BACP, which is the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. Sophie blends attachment ideas with cognitive and skills-based tools to help people manage emotions and patterns in relationships.
Sessions typically focus on practical steps and clearer thinking, alongside exploring deeper patterns that shape feelings and behaviour. Sophie also uses mindfulness and Jungian ideas when they seem helpful to make sense of difficult experiences and to build new ways of coping. People who choose Sophie often want a straightforward, respectful approach.
She aims to help clients find concrete strategies for day-to-day life while also addressing longer standing wounds that affect mood and relationships.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 5
- Registered with
- BACP
- Registration number
- 383656
- Languages
- English
- Approaches include
- Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Sophie's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
What Sophie works with
Everything Sophie lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Eating and food-related issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Sophie lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
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How Sophie works online
Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, try different ways of working and agree what feels most useful. That partnership helps shape sessions so methods fit the client’s needs and preferences.
Please confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking, as the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example, it can reduce travel time, allow a shorter check-in during a lunch break, or make sessions possible when someone cannot easily attend in person. It also lets therapists use worksheets, brief exercises and skills coaching between meetings to support progress.
Questions and answers
What concerns does Sophie work with?
Sophie supports people with anxiety, stress, depression, trauma and relationship concerns, plus issues like grief, addictions, eating and sleeping problems, ADHD and self-esteem.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach is person-centred, focusing first on building trust and a collaborative relationship before using other methods to meet individual needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of experience working in mental health settings and brings that practical background into therapy sessions.
What credentials and region does Sophie have?
She is registered with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international arrangements are offered?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are offered.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Sophie?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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