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Sophie Grimmett, BACP

Sophie Grimmett is a counsellor who draws on a humanistic foundation to help people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and relationship concerns.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Anger management
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About Sophie

Sophie Grimmett is a counsellor who draws on a humanistic foundation to help people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and relationship concerns. She uses plain language and a warm manner so conversations feel straightforward. Sophie’s background includes work in local counselling services and in the National Health Service, where she now practises as a Psychological Therapist.

She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She holds a Masters, Level 7, from the University of Wales and has five years of professional experience.

Background and approach

That experience includes work in secondary mental health settings, so she is familiar with a range of difficulties such as depression, bipolar, trauma and addiction. Sophie combines compassionate listening with practical self-care ideas and psychoeducation. Sophie works in a pluralistic way, which means she may draw on different techniques to suit each person.

Conversations focus on what matters most to the client and on simple, doable steps between sessions. Expect a calm, non-judgemental space to talk through thoughts and feelings. Practical matters such as sleep, eating, parenting pressures, career stress and compassion fatigue are often part of the work.

Sophie also supports people with intimacy issues, grief and ADHD-related struggles. She aims to help clients build coping strategies they can use day to day. Starting therapy can feel daunting and Sophie recognises that.

She seeks to guide people gently through the process, helping them make choices about goals and next steps as they go.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	392920	March 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
Anger management
Self esteem
Depression
Addictions
LGBT
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
ADHD

How Sophie’s approaches translate to online therapy

Sophie works from a humanistic base and combines that with pluralistic practice. A humanistic approach focuses on listening, understanding your experience and helping you feel heard. It helps when people want a warm, person-centred space to talk through feelings and make sense of difficult moments.

Pluralistic practice means Sophie may draw on a few evidence-based techniques depending on your needs. That can include simple psychoeducation to explain symptoms and practical self-care strategies to improve sleep, eating or daily routine. These tools suit people working on anxiety, depression, stress and coping with life changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sophie will talk with each person about goals and preferences, and together you will decide which techniques to try first. This collaborative way keeps therapy tailored to what actually helps you day to day.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone conversations, live chat or text-based messaging. Video works well for in-depth conversations and visual rapport. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or a quicker check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging suit short, regular contact or people who prefer writing over speaking. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, family and other commitments while keeping the focus on progress and practicality.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Sophie commonly help with?

Sophie works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, trauma, addictions and self-esteem. She also supports people coping with sleep or eating problems, parenting stress, career changes and compassion fatigue.

What is Sophie’s therapy style like?

Her approach is humanistic and pluralistic, which means she listens closely and may use different tools for different needs. Sessions focus on open conversation, practical self-care and clear steps to try between meetings.

What experience does she bring to sessions?

Sophie has five years of professional experience working in local counselling services and within the National Health Service. She currently works as a Psychological Therapist in NHS secondary mental health settings.

What credentials and location details are relevant?

Sophie qualified with a Masters, Level 7, from the University of Wales and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients can also be supported where suitable arrangements are in place.

What session formats are available?

Therapy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different preferences and situations.

How are sessions priced?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with Sophie?

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