Sophie Lockwood , BACP

Sophie Lockwood is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with four years of professional experience. She works from a person-centred, client-focused stance and supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and mood difficulties such as bipolar and depression. Sophie affirms that clients are the experts on their own lives and aims to offer steady support while they make changes.

Her sessions are straightforward and non-judgemental. Sophie creates space for people to talk about what is hard, to understand how past events or current pressures affect them, and to find steps forward that fit their life. She listens closely and reflects what she hears so clients can make sense of their feelings.

Sophie has worked in mental health roles that included recovery work and harm reduction for people facing substance misuse. She has experience supporting women who have experienced sexual trauma, domestic violence, exploitation and trafficking, and has supported people with bereavement, self-esteem, self-harm and anger concerns.

She holds membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, which signals adherence to that organisation's professional standards. Sophie aims to work without directing the outcome, encouraging clients to discover their own solutions while offering steady guidance.

People choose Sophie when they want a warm, calm counsellor who listens and helps them unpick difficult patterns. Her practice is suited to those needing help with coping, managing strong emotions, or facing major life changes.

How Sophie brings a person-centred approach online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening, empathy and reflecting what the client says. The therapist offers genuine acceptance so people can talk openly about stress, mood problems, trauma or addictions and begin to understand their own choices and feelings.

The aim is collaborative. Sophie will work with each person to decide which ways of working feel right. Together they will review goals, try different session formats, and adjust the approach as needs and preferences become clearer.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging are useful for shorter check-ins, flexible scheduling or when writing helps people process thoughts.

These options make it easier to fit counselling around work, family and daily life. Sophie will discuss which format suits a person's situation and adapt the pace and style of sessions to match practical needs and therapeutic goals.