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- Attachment-based work
- CBT and DBT tools
- Mindfulness and Jungian ideas
About Sophie
BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with 5 years' experience, Sophie Archer helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and addictions. She also supports those facing issues around intimacy, eating and sleeping, parenting, anger, self-esteem, career changes and ADHD. Sophie draws on a mix of approaches to match a person’s needs.
Sophie uses a client-centred base combined with attachment work and cognitive approaches. In sessions she focuses on building trust and a steady working relationship. That means listening to practical concerns and helping people notice patterns in feelings and behaviour.
She may use elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to address thinking patterns and emotion regulation. Jungian ideas and mindfulness are sometimes introduced to explore meaning, symbols and present-moment noticing. These approaches are chosen to fit what each person brings.
Sophie works at a measured pace and aims for clear, practical steps alongside deeper reflection. Conversations include skills practice, coping strategies and thinking exercises when these suit the task. She also supports people through losses, transitions and relationship breakdowns.
Her background in person-centred work means the person’s own perspective guides the process. Sophie keeps language straightforward and focuses on what can be tried between sessions. If a parent is reading, she will talk through how emotional patterns affect day-to-day life and parenting choices.
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How attachment, CBT and client-centred work translate online
Attachment-based work looks at patterns in close relationships and how early bonds shape current reactions. Online sessions can be used to notice those patterns, rehearse different responses and develop more secure ways of relating. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and offers concrete exercises to shift unhelpful thinking. CBT delivered remotely can include homework, thought records and step-by-step behavioural tasks that fit into daily life. Client-centred work prioritises the person’s own views and pace, offering a steady, listening stance while the client leads what feels most important to address.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Sophie treats how to work together as a collaborative decision and will help clients weigh methods against their goals and preferences. That way practical tools and reflective work are combined in a way that makes sense to the person in front of her.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit conversations into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or reduce travel time. It also supports using written materials, worksheets and between-session tasks to make therapy practical and applicable to day-to-day life.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
Sophie supports a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions and ADHD. She also works with intimacy, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting and career-related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
Work is grounded in a client-centred approach that prioritises the person’s perspective. Sophie brings practical strategies alongside exploratory work on attachment and patterns of relating.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of experience working in mental health settings and with people facing a variety of personal and relational issues.
What professional credential does she hold and where is she based?
Sophie is a BACP counsellor and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.