Sophia Churchouse , BACP, NCPS

Sophia Churchouse is a counsellor working in the United Kingdom with four years of professional experience. She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief and depression. Sophia aims to treat each person with respect, sensitivity and compassion while tailoring conversations to individual needs.

She meets people where they are and focuses on practical ways to manage distress. Sessions tend to centre on talking through what is happening now, identifying coping strategies, and agreeing small steps to try between appointments. Sophia believes changes are often gradual and built from steady effort.

Her work also covers concerns linked to cancer and caregiver stress, communication problems, relationship separations, and substance use issues. She can help people who struggle with obsessive thoughts, panic attacks, phobias, persistent low mood, dissociation or issues around guilt and shame.

Sophia follows evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts them to the client’s situation. She explains options clearly and involves the person in planning each stage of care. The emphasis is on practical tools, clear goals and building coping skills.

Sessions are delivered in English using a mix of video calls, phone, live chat or text messaging. People begin by using the service’s Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire and booking a time that suits them.

How therapy methods translate to online sessions

Evidence-based techniques are used in plain, practical ways. One common approach focuses on learning coping skills and behavioural experiments to reduce anxiety and panic. This involves trying small changes, noticing what helps, and building new habits that make daily life easier.

Another approach emphasises processing and making sense of traumatic or painful experiences. It helps people put distressing memories into words, reduce their intensity over time, and find ways to manage triggers when they arise. These methods can also support people facing loss, grief or life changes such as illness or separation.

Choosing which method to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss options, try techniques together and adjust the plan based on the person’s goals and preferences. The aim is to find an approach that feels workable and relevant to real life.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, giving practical flexibility. Video works well for face-to-face conversation, phone suits those with lower bandwidth, chat can be a brief check-in, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between appointments. This range helps people fit therapy into busy lives and different routines.