Sophie Harding, BACP, NCPS
Sophie Harding is a counsellor who tailors support to each person she meets.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- +3 more
About Sophie
Sophie Harding is a counsellor who tailors support to each person she meets. She uses an integrative approach to adapt sessions to what someone needs in the moment. Sophie aims to create a calm space where people can speak honestly about worry, low mood, or difficult life events.
As a counsellor with seven years' experience and credentials with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS), Sophie works with issues such as anxiety, stress, depression and relationship strain.
Background and approach
She also supports people dealing with grief, self-harm thoughts, low self-esteem and seasonal low mood like SAD. Her style is non-judgemental and practical. Sophie listens to your thoughts and feelings and helps you make sense of patterns that may be holding you back.
Conversations focus on small, achievable changes alongside understanding emotions and behaviour. Sophie offers sessions by video, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to fit different rhythms of life. She will work at a pace that feels right for you and adjust the way she helps as your needs change.
If you are coping with chronic illness or caring responsibilities, she can talk through the particular pressures those bring. Sophie also addresses communication problems, control issues, jealousy and feelings of isolation so you can find clearer ways to move forward.
Registration
| 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.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Sophie works with
Everything Sophie lists, 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
Online support
She often focuses on short-term coping strategies alongside exploring underlying patterns. That can include techniques to manage anxiety or mood swings and simple communication skills to ease tense interactions. These approaches aim to make day-to-day life more manageable while you work through deeper issues.
Finding the right approach is a joint process. Sophie will talk with you about what feels helpful and adjust methods as your goals evolve. Together you decide whether to concentrate on present coping, understanding past patterns, or a mix of both.
Online formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text messaging suit shorter check-ins or people who prefer writing. These options offer flexibility and can help maintain continuity between sessions.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Sophie commonly support?
Sophie helps people with stress, anxiety and depression as well as relationship issues and grief. She also works with self-esteem, self-harm, SAD and social anxiety.
How would you describe her approach in sessions?
She uses an integrative style, adapting methods to suit what someone needs at the time. Sessions focus on listening, understanding patterns and finding practical next steps.
What experience does she bring to therapy?
She has seven years of experience working with a range of emotional and life issues. That background informs how she tailors support for each person.
What credentials and base does she have?
Sophie is associated with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). She practices from the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Which session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to match different needs and schedules.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions are arranged via a subscription 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 schedule a time based on the therapist's availability.
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