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Sophie Ibekwem, NCPS, BACP

Sophie Ibekwem is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression and relationship difficulties.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Self esteem
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About Sophie

Sophie Ibekwem is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression and relationship difficulties. She works with issues like trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, eating and sleeping problems, anger and coping with life changes. Sophie also supports people dealing with career pressures, compassion fatigue and ADHD-related concerns.

Sophie offers a warm, non-judgemental space where people can talk openly. She uses a person-centred approach that puts the client's perspective first.

Background and approach

That means conversations focus on what matters to the individual and on goals that feel useful to them. Sophie often works with people recovering from difficult childhoods, narcissistic or domestic abuse and those wanting to build confidence. She helps clients set boundaries, practise self-care and prioritise their needs so they can move forward with more clarity.

With six years of experience in the United Kingdom, Sophie is registered with NCPS and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She adapts sessions to each person and tailors ways of working to meet specific needs and circumstances. Sophie is studying Transactional Analysis and psychoanalytical ideas as part of ongoing professional development.

She listens with empathy and works collaboratively to unpick relationship patterns and find practical ways to manage difficult feelings. To start Sophie asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to availability. Sessions can be arranged by selecting the Start Therapy button and following the platform steps.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
NCPS	NCS23-01705	April 2026
BACP	390916	April 2024

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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
Self esteem
Depression
Coping with life changes
Addictions
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Career difficulties
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Abandonment
Attachment issues
Avoidant personality
Blended family issues
Body image
Caregiver issues and stress
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Dependent personality
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Eating and food-related issues
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Fertility issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hoarding
Immigration issues
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Narcissism
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Personality disorders
Phobias
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Pregnancy and childbirth
Prejudice and discrimination
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sex addiction
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexual dysfunction
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Somatization
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Approaches that shape online sessions

Person-centred work focuses on the individual's experience and goals. It involves active listening, reflecting back what the person says and helping them identify steps they want to try. This approach is useful for low self-esteem, confidence-building and recovering from abusive relationships.

Transactional Analysis looks at how past relationship patterns show up now and how people communicate with others. It helps uncover repeating dynamics like abandonment or avoidant behaviour so clients can try new responses and improve relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs and preferences and agree together which methods to use. This is a collaborative effort and the plan can change as goals evolve.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people see facial cues and hold longer sessions, while phone sessions work well if bandwidth is limited or video feels tiring. Live chat and text-based messaging suit shorter check-ins, quick reflections or clients who prefer writing to speaking. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, childcare and busy days and help people stay consistent with their sessions.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Sophie help with?

Sophie supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem and relationship struggles. She also works with trauma, grief, addictions, eating and sleeping issues, anger and career or parenting strain.

What is her therapeutic style?

She uses a person-centred approach that focuses on the client's priorities and goals. Conversations are non-judgemental and aim to help people find practical steps that work for them.

What experience does she have?

Sophie has six years of experience working with issues such as low self-esteem, recovering from abuse, motivation, depression and coping with life changes.

Where is Sophie based and what credentials does she hold?

She practises in the United Kingdom and holds NCPS and BACP credentials as supplied in her profile.

Which languages and international arrangements are supported?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

In what formats are sessions offered?

Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.

How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

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

How do I begin working with Sophie?

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