Sophie Gyles , BACP

Sophie Gyles is a counsellor who uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and self-esteem struggles. She is accredited with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works from the United Kingdom. Sophie aims to create a respectful and compassionate space for people to talk things through.

Sophie draws on three years of direct counselling experience to tailor sessions to each person’s needs. She listens for patterns such as attachment and abandonment worries, and practical problems like communication breakdowns or caregiver stress. Work may cover body image, chronic illness and pain, or the emotional fallout from divorce and separation.

Sessions focus on clear, manageable steps rather than jargon. Sophie pays attention to feelings around guilt, shame and isolation, and helps people find tools to manage impulsivity and control issues. She also supports people exploring life purpose and midlife shifts.

Sophie welcomes LGBT clients and also offers help with men’s issues when relevant to the person’s situation. Conversations can include practical strategies and emotional processing, depending on what a client needs in the moment.

Her approach is collaborative: Sophie works with each person to set goals and decide what to try next. She keeps the work flexible so it can change as progress is made. Taking the first step is often the hardest, and Sophie aims to make the next steps straightforward and clear.

How evidence-based approaches work online

Sophie uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and emotional understanding. One common approach emphasises talking through patterns of thought and behaviour to reduce anxiety and manage stress. This method helps people recognise triggers and try new responses in everyday situations.

Another approach works with attachment and relationship patterns to address abandonment, control issues and communication problems. It helps people understand how past experiences shape current relationships and introduces ways to build healthier interactions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sophie makes decisions about technique together with each person, taking into account their goals and what feels manageable. Therapy is a collaborative process and she adapts methods as progress is made or priorities change.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to give practical flexibility. Video calls allow more face-to-face conversation, phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit into a break, while chat or messaging can suit quick check-ins or people who prefer typing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, childcare and daily life, and to choose the format that feels most comfortable.