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Sophie Archer, BACP

Sophie Archer is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief and depression.

About Sophie

Sophie Archer is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief and depression. She also supports people dealing with trauma and abuse, addiction, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting concerns, and ADHD. Sophie uses straightforward, practical conversations to help people feel heard and find ways forward.

Sophie works from a person-centred place, which means she focuses on building trust and listening carefully. She draws on a mix of approaches to match what each person needs in the moment.

Background and approach

That might mean looking at patterns from early relationships, using practical thinking tools, or learning new skills for handling intense emotions. In sessions Sophie often helps clients break problems into small, manageable steps. She encourages people to notice what already helps them and to practise simple skills between meetings.

Conversations aim to be calm, direct and focused on what the client wants to change. Sophie has been practising for five years and is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She works with adults in the United Kingdom and offers sessions in English.

Therapy is offered online through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Getting started involves completing a short matching questionnaire and arranging sessions that suit the client’s schedule.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	383656	September 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

Cost Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Sophie lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Depression
Addictions
LGBT
Family conflicts
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Coping with life changes
ADHD
Abandonment
Attachment issues
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Communication problems
Control issues
Divorce and separation
Eating and food-related issues
Family problems
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Post-traumatic stress
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Smoking / vaping cessation
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Young adult issues

Ways of working Sophie names

Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor lists and does not check training records.

Therapeutic approaches for online support

Sophie commonly uses attachment-based work to look at how early relationships shape current patterns. This helps when trust, abandonment or communication problems are causing pain. She also draws on cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) to notice unhelpful thoughts and try concrete changes in everyday behaviour, which can reduce anxiety and low mood.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sophie will listen to your situation, goals and preferences and discuss which methods might fit best. She treats this as a collaborative process and may blend techniques as your needs change over time.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to give practical flexibility. Video calls let you talk face to face; phone sessions can work well when bandwidth is limited or you prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging suit people who want shorter check-ins or a written record of the conversation. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and daily life.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Sophie support?

Sophie works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and addictions. She also supports people with eating and sleeping problems, parenting strain, ADHD and intimacy-related concerns.

How would she describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is person-centred and collaborative. She prioritises a trusting relationship and adapts methods to suit each person’s needs.

What experience does she bring?

Sophie has five years of practice in mental health work. That time has included supporting people with a wide range of emotional and relational difficulties.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and works from the United Kingdom.

Which languages and international clients are supported?

Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats does she use?

Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How does costing work?

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

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, then scheduling sessions according to therapist availability.