Sophie Robinson-Matthews, BACP

Sophie Robinson-Matthews offers psychotherapeutic counselling with a person-centred heart and an integrative, evidence-informed outlook. She works collaboratively to tailor each session to the individual, blending approaches and techniques so that therapy meets the unique needs and goals of the person in front of her. Sophie believes people have the capacity to discover their most authentic selves and flourish when treated with warmth, compassion and acceptance, and she places that belief at the centre of her practice.

Rooted in person-centred principles, her work is also informed by a range of therapeutic models and emerging research. Sophie enjoys using insight-oriented questions and practical interventions to help people deepen self-awareness, implement behavioural changes and build autonomy, self-esteem and hope. Her common areas of focus include identity, anxiety and related difficulties such as obsessive thoughts, bereavement and grief, communication challenges, and women's health concerns including menstrual-related mood conditions. She is also experienced in supporting people with stress, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, parenting strains, anger, career issues, compassion fatigue and ADHD, among other concerns.

Sophie has worked in support services since 2012 and combines extensive formal training in psychology and counselling with ongoing professional development. She follows an ethical code for counsellors and continually integrates findings from psychology, counselling, philosophy, neuroscience and meditative studies to refine her practice. Sophie welcomes the use of preferred pronouns and supports international clients, aiming always to guide people toward greater resilience, clarity and meaningful change. She is registered with the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Sophie draws on client-centred therapy to create a respectful, nonjudgemental space where the person leading the process is the client. This approach emphasises empathy, acceptance and the client’s capacity for self-directed growth, and it is especially helpful for building self-esteem, exploring identity and improving relationships.

She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients notice unhelpful thought patterns, clarify personal values and take committed action toward a more meaningful life. ACT can be useful for anxiety, stress, depression and situations where avoidance is limiting daily functioning.

Sophie may incorporate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques to identify and shift patterns of thinking and behaviour that maintain distress. CBT is practical and goal-focused, and it often supports work on sleep problems, mood, anxiety and coping skills.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Sophie works with each client to explore which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences, adjusting the mix of techniques over time as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, allowing clients to access support from wherever they are and at times that suit their schedules. These options make it easier to maintain consistency in therapy and to engage in different formats as needs change, while still working with a registered professional who tailors care to the individual.