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Sophie De Carvalho, BACP

Credentials
BACP
Experience
3 years
Practising in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Sessions
Online only
Client ages
Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, Anxiety

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Sophie De Carvalho offers therapy for people struggling with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, family problems, trauma and abuse, and low self-esteem. She greets clients with calm attention and focuses on making them feel seen and heard. Sophie uses straightforward conversations to help people make sense of current feelings and reactions.

Sophie writes BACP after her name, which stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She has three years of clinical experience working with adults from a range of backgrounds.

Background and approach

Her approach centres on the person in front of her and on understanding what matters most to that individual. Sessions begin by looking at what feels most pressing right now. Sophie listens closely to present emotions and to how past experiences might still affect day-to-day life.

She may then suggest ways to try things differently, or to notice patterns that have been hard to change. She sometimes draws on evidence-based ideas from cognitive behavioural thinking, attachment theory, psychodynamic ideas, Gestalt and transactional analysis to help deepen understanding. These are used alongside a person-centred stance rather than as rigid techniques.

People often come to Sophie to untangle communication problems, family of origin issues, adoption and foster care concerns, body image and eating-related struggles, or feelings of emptiness and dissociation. Sophie aims to offer a warm, non-judgemental space for exploring those issues and finding practical next steps.

Approaches that shape online therapy sessions

Sophie commonly uses person-centred work that focuses on what the client brings in the moment. This approach aims to make people feel understood and respected while they talk about what matters to them.

She also draws on cognitive behavioural ideas, which look at links between thoughts, feelings and actions. These ideas are practical and can help with anxiety, stress and unhelpful thinking patterns.

Attachment-informed thinking is another strand she uses to look at how early relationships influence current connections and reactions. That can be useful for relationship difficulties, abandonment issues and family of origin concerns.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Sophie will discuss options with the client and together they decide what fits best for the client's needs, goals and preferences. The choice evolves as therapy progresses and is tailored to each person.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. Video calls let people use visual cues and a fuller conversation, while phone sessions can be easier when internet bandwidth is limited or when a simpler check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging suit shorter, flexible exchanges and ongoing support between longer sessions. These options aim to make counselling more accessible and easier to fit into everyday life.
What concerns does Sophie support?
Sophie works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, and low self-esteem. She also focuses on abandonment, adoption and foster care, attachment issues, body image, eating and food-related issues, and related areas.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is person centred, putting emphasis on being seen and heard in the moment. She combines that with other approaches when useful to help people understand and change patterns.
What is her background and experience?
Sophie has three years of experience working with adults from varied backgrounds. She brings an understanding of culture, identity and how past relationships shape present feelings.
Where is Sophie based and what credential does she hold?
She practises in the United Kingdom and is listed with the BACP, which stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available online?
Sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with Sophie?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.

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Experience
3 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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