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Sophie Skipp, BACP

Credentials: BACP
Experience: 4 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, Anxiety Grief Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes

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Sophie Skipp uses a person-centred approach to create a calm and respectful space for people to talk about what matters to them. She combines this with practical mindfulness and solution-focused techniques to help clients manage stress, anxiety, grief and low self-esteem. Sophie holds BACP accreditation, which she uses as the basis for her counselling practice in the United Kingdom.

Sophie has four years of experience in bereavement work and ongoing grief support.

Background and approach

That background has given her a wide view of how loss can affect mood, identity, relationships and everyday functioning. She also brings experience supporting people who identify as neurodiverse, including those with Autism and ADD/ADHD, and how those differences can shape emotional experiences. In sessions Sophie listens first and offers straightforward tools when they feel helpful.

Mindfulness practices can be used to settle the mind and reduce panic symptoms. Solution-focused techniques help break problems into small, achievable steps so progress is clearer. She often helps people facing big life changes, work-related stress, isolation and feelings of emptiness.

Sophie also supports those dealing with panic attacks, social anxiety and workplace pressures, and she offers end-of-life and hospice-related counselling. Sophie aims for a warm, steady style and keeps language plain and direct. She invites people to describe what feels hard and then works alongside them to find manageable ways forward.

Person-centred and practical approaches for online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy is built around the idea that the client is the expert in their own life. The counsellor offers empathetic listening, acceptance and reflection so people can find their own answers and feel understood. This approach often helps with grief, low self-esteem and stress.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple ways to notice thoughts and bodily sensations without getting swept away by them. Short mindfulness exercises can reduce panic, calm anxiety and make strong emotions easier to sit with for longer periods.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. Sophie will listen to what matters to the client, discuss which methods seem useful and adjust the mix of person-centred talking, mindfulness or solution-focused steps as goals change. The choice of approach is guided by the client's needs, preferences and what feels manageable week to week.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls work well for face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions are useful when quieter connections or less bandwidth are needed, and live chat or text messaging can support short check-ins or reflections between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family life and other commitments while still working towards clear goals with a registered or accredited professional.

What issues does Sophie focus on?

Sophie focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem and depression, as well as coping with life changes and workplace issues.

How would she describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is person-centred, with added mindfulness and solution-focused methods to provide practical steps alongside empathic listening.

What experience does she bring?

She has four years of professional experience, with a strong background in bereavement and ongoing grief support.

What professional credentials does she hold and where is she based?

Sophie holds BACP accreditation and works from the United Kingdom.

Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English?

Sessions are offered in English.

Which session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are sessions priced?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working with her?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience: 4 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English

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Sophie Skipp, BACP

Background and approach

Person-centred and practical approaches for online therapy

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Others working with stress, anxiety