Sophie Ibekwem , NCPS, BACP

Sophie Ibekwem is a counsellor who focuses on women's issues such as stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and recovery from abuse. She helps people who are coping with life changes, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, addictions, grief, and sleep or eating difficulties. Sophie works to create a calm space where people can speak honestly and be heard without judgement.

She uses a person-centred style that lets clients set the pace and focus on goals that matter to them. That approach emphasises listening, empathy and helping people build confidence and clearer boundaries. Sophie also draws on ideas from Transactional Analysis and psychoanalytic theory while she continues further training in those areas.

With six years of experience, Sophie has worked with people facing compassion fatigue, parental stress, career uncertainty, and attachment-related difficulties. She supports those dealing with abandonment feelings, codependency, control issues and the aftermath of domestic violence.

Sophie holds NCPS and BACP credentials and practices in the United Kingdom. Sessions are offered in English and can be arranged as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. Her work is practical and conversational, focusing on small steps that build clearer choices and better day-to-day coping.

People who want to begin can complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions to suit their needs. Sophie aims to tailor conversations and plans to each person’s situation so progress feels relevant and achievable.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Sophie combines person-centred work with elements of Transactional Analysis and psychoanalytic thinking to help people untangle patterns that affect relationships and self-worth. Person-centred counselling focuses on listening, empathy and helping clients identify their own goals; it suits people wanting a non-directive, supportive space. Transactional Analysis looks at how past interactions shape current behaviours and helps spot repeating relationship patterns that can be changed.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sophie will discuss different ways of working with each person and together they will agree what feels most useful. That collaborative process means techniques and session focus can change as needs and goals evolve.

Online therapy with Sophie uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation from anywhere, while phone sessions can be easier on low bandwidth or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging suit people who prefer written reflection or want to fit sessions into a busy day. These options make therapy more flexible and help people keep continuity when life is hectic.