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Sophie Archer, BACP

Sophie Archer is a BACP counsellor who helps people cope with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression.

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About Sophie

Sophie Archer is a BACP counsellor who helps people cope with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. She also supports those facing addictions, issues around intimacy and self-esteem, sleep or eating difficulties, parenting strains, and life changes such as career shifts or separation. Sophie writes plainly and listens closely to understand what matters most to each person.

She works from a person-centred viewpoint, which means she starts by building trust and treating each person as the expert on their own life.

Background and approach

From there she draws on practical techniques from cognitive behavioural work and dialectical behaviour ideas to help manage difficult thoughts and strong emotions. Attachment-focused ideas are used to explore relationship patterns and how early bonds affect present day responses. Sessions are collaborative and paced to the individual.

Sophie aims to make therapy straightforward and respectful, helping people develop skills for handling panic, anger, or overwhelming sadness. She also supports people navigating polyamory or non-monogamous relationships and those dealing with chronic pain, illness or disability. Her five years of experience in mental health work informs a flexible style that combines listening with concrete strategies.

Sophie focuses on small steps people can use between sessions to feel steadier and more in control. She explains approaches clearly and adapts to what each person needs. Many people come with a mix of issues, and Sophie helps untangle them one piece at a time.

The goal is practical change and greater emotional balance rather than quick fixes. She encourages people to notice progress, even when it feels slow.

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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.

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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

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How therapy approaches translate to online work

Trauma-focused work helps people look at how past distress continues to affect day-to-day feelings and reactions. In practice this may mean pacing difficult memories, building coping skills and developing ways to feel steadier when reminders come up. Attachment-based work looks at patterns in close relationships and how those early bonds shape current trust, communication and intimacy. Therapy can help people notice repeating patterns and try new ways of relating that feel safer and more satisfying.

Finding the right approach is part of the process and is explored together. The therapist will ask about your goals, what's been tried before, and what feels most comfortable. From there she will suggest and try methods collaboratively, checking in to see what helps and adapting the plan as needed.

Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls let you talk face to face when visual connection matters. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a camera feels too much. Live chat and text-based messaging suit shorter check-ins, writing things out, or keeping therapy going between longer sessions. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, parenting or mobility challenges and allow different ways to engage with the therapeutic work.

Frequently asked

What concerns does she help with?

Sophie supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, self-esteem, eating and sleeping problems, parenting strains, anger, ADHD and other life changes.

How would she describe her therapy style?

Her style is person-centred and collaborative, focusing on building trust first. She combines listening with clear, practical tools to manage emotions and thoughts.

What is her professional background?

She has five years of experience working in mental health settings. That experience shapes a flexible approach that balances supportive listening with skill-building.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is registered with the BACP and practices in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients be seen?

International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are offered to people in the United Kingdom.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on the persons needs.

How are costs and starting up arranged?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability and use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.