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Sophie Holden, NCPS

Credentials: NCPS
Experience: 5 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGrief Self esteem Depression

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Sophie Holden uses a client-centred approach to help people make sense of their thoughts and feelings. She believes everyone has the right to live the life they want. Sophie keeps sessions straightforward and focused on what matters now.

She aims to create a calm space where talking makes a real difference. Her work often focuses on stress, anxiety and depression. She also supports people dealing with relationship strain, grief, self-esteem issues and anger.

Background and approach

Addictions, trauma and abuse, career worries and coping with life changes are other areas she addresses. Sophie combines Client-Centred Therapy with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and mindfulness techniques. That mix lets her follow what the person brings while offering practical ways to change unhelpful thoughts and habits.

Sessions can include simple exercises and grounding practices to help with immediate coping. She has five years of clinical experience and holds an NCPS credential. Sophie works with individuals in the United Kingdom and runs sessions in English.

Her approach is down-to-earth and tailored to each person’s needs. Sophie encourages people who feel nervous about starting therapy to ask questions first. She explains the process and helps people take the next step at a pace they can manage.

Many find that even a single conversation brings relief and clarity.

Therapy approaches you can access online

Client-Centred Therapy starts with the person and what they bring to the session. The counsellor listens without judgement and helps the person understand their feelings and choices. This approach supports people who need space to be heard and to reflect.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts influence feelings and actions. It uses practical exercises to challenge unhelpful thinking and build new habits, which can help with anxiety, low mood and stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The counsellor will discuss options and try methods that match the person’s goals and preferences. That collaborative planning means techniques can be adjusted as progress is made.

Online sessions offer several practical benefits. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging suit shorter check-ins or times when writing feels more comfortable. Together these formats make therapy more flexible and easier to fit around work, family or other commitments.

What kinds of concerns does Sophie help with?

Sophie works with stress, anxiety and depression and supports people facing grief, relationship strain and self-esteem issues. She also helps with addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, career worries and coping with life changes.

What is Sophie’s therapeutic style?

Her base is Client-Centred Therapy, which focuses on listening and understanding the person’s experience. She pairs that with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and mindfulness to offer practical strategies alongside empathic support.

How much experience does Sophie have?

She has five years of experience working with people on emotional and behavioural concerns. That background informs a straightforward, compassionate way of working.

What credentials and location are listed?

Sophie holds an NCPS credential and practises in the United Kingdom. The NCPS is shown as her supplied professional credential.

Which languages and client regions are supported?

Sessions are offered in English. Sophie is not currently working with international clients outside the United Kingdom.

What session formats are available?

She meets people through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. These options suit different needs such as quieter check-ins, shorter messages or full conversations on camera.

How does cost work for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model. The subscription can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin if I want to work with Sophie?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to Sophie’s availability.

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Most often

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Grief

Also listed

Addictions
Anger management
Career difficulties
Coping with life changes
Depression
Family conflicts
Self esteem
Trauma and abuse

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 5 years
Registered with: NCPS
Languages: English

Contacting Sophie

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Sophie Holden, NCPS

Background and approach

Therapy approaches you can access online

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Others working with stress, anxiety