Sophie Lockwood, BACP

Sophie Lockwood is a UK-based counsellor with four years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and mood difficulties. She works from a person-centred perspective, believing that each person is the expert in their own life and already possesses strengths that can be drawn on during change. Sophie approaches therapy with warmth and respect, encouraging clients to take courageous first steps toward a more satisfying and balanced life.

Her practice specialises in addiction, sexual trauma and domestic violence, and she also supports people dealing with anxiety, depression, bereavement, low self-esteem and self-harm. In clinical roles she has worked directly with women affected by violence, exploitation and trafficking, helping them to explore the roots of their feelings and to develop greater empowerment and emotional management. Previous positions include work as a Recovery Worker and as a Harm Reduction Worker supporting people with substance misuse challenges.

Sophie describes her role as non-directive and supportive - she does not present herself as someone who has all the answers, but as a partner in exploration who offers a welcoming, non-judgemental space to understand what is happening in the here and now. She is a registered member of the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, which reflects adherence to professional standards and an ongoing commitment to ethical practice.

Clients can expect a warm, patient and person-focused approach aimed at helping them build understanding, resilience and practical ways to move forward.

Client-Centred Care Delivered Online

Sophie Lockwood practices client-centred therapy, an approach that places the person's own experience at the centre of the work. In plain terms this means Sophie offers an empathetic, non-directive space where a person can explore feelings, past events and current challenges at their own pace - an approach well suited to anxiety, low self-esteem, bereavement and recovery from trauma.

Alongside this, Sophie uses a supportive, non-directive style that focuses on empowerment and practical coping. Rather than prescribing solutions, she helps people identify strengths, understand patterns and develop strategies that fit their day-to-day life. This way of working can be particularly helpful for those dealing with addiction, relationship issues, or the emotional impact of abuse.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Sophie will work with each person to determine what feels most helpful based on their needs, goals and preferences, adjusting the focus as therapy progresses.

Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, attend sessions from home or fit therapy around work and family commitments while still working with registered professionals and therapists who use evidence-informed methods.