Sophie Harding, BACP, NCPS
Sophie Harding is a counsellor with seven years of practice who offers tailored support to people in the United Kingdom and beyond.
About Sophie
Sophie Harding is a counsellor with seven years of practice who offers tailored support to people in the United Kingdom and beyond. She works in an integrative way, matching her approach to what each person needs in the moment. Sophie aims to help people take the first step toward better wellbeing or to process difficult events and feelings at a manageable pace.
She listens without judgement and pays attention to what matters to each person.
Background and approach
Sessions are used to look at current life stresses, recurring patterns, and practical steps to move forward. Sophie helps people identify thoughts and behaviours that may be getting in the way of their goals and explores realistic changes they can try. Sophie commonly supports people with stress, anxiety, low mood, relationship strain, grief and self-esteem concerns.
She also works with issues such as caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, communication problems, control issues, separation, loneliness, and seasonal mood changes. Her way of working is calm and respectful. Sophie offers a space to talk things through, reflect on feelings, and plan small actions to improve day-to-day life.
Conversations are arranged around each person’s pace and priorities. Sophie is registered with the BACP, and also lists NCPS among her credentials. She offers sessions in English and can work with international clients.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
Details from the counsellor's public professional profile · registration number listed
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| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 377018 | November 2026 |
| NCPS | NCS23-02666 | September 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
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
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
How therapeutic approaches work in online counselling
Evidence-based techniques are used in a flexible, person-focused way. One common strand is integrative work, where the counsellor blends ideas from different therapeutic approaches to fit a person's needs. This helps when people have several concerns at once, such as anxiety alongside relationship stress.An emphasis on talking therapies means exploring thoughts and feelings to spot patterns that cause distress. That can help with issues like low mood, grief or problems with self-esteem by creating small, manageable steps to try between sessions.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss options with each person, try different ways of working and adjust as needs and goals become clearer. The aim is to find a method that feels practical and respectful of personal values.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people read visual cues and have a fuller conversation, while phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a simpler check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging suit shorter, more frequent exchanges and can fit into busy days. These options make it easier to match therapy to everyday life and keep a steady rhythm of support.
Frequently asked
What kinds of issues does Sophie help with?
Sophie supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, grief and self-esteem concerns. She also addresses caregiver stress, chronic pain or illness, communication problems and related issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She works in an integrative way, adapting methods to suit each person's needs. The focus is on listening, reflecting and finding practical steps to make life easier.
What is her background and experience?
Sophie has seven years of experience as a practising counsellor. Her work has covered a wide range of emotional and personal concerns.
What credentials and location are on Sophie’s profile?
She is listed with BACP and NCPS and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Sophie is able to work with international clients.
What session formats are available online?
Therapy can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are fees and payments structured?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin sessions with Sophie?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.