Sophie Ibekwem , NCPS, BACP

Sophie Ibekwem offers a compassionate, nonjudgmental approach to therapy that helps people move beyond what is worrying them and towards clearer, more purposeful living. She creates a warm and safe space where individuals can speak openly and be heard with empathy and respect, supporting clients to prioritise self-care and set healthy boundaries as they work towards their goals.

Rooted in a Person-Centred approach, Sophie places the client at the centre of the therapeutic process and encourages exploration of personal values, choices, and strengths. She specialises in supporting people with difficult childhood experiences, low self-esteem, recovering from narcissistic or domestic abuse, and common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and coping with life changes. Sophie also works with a wide range of issues including grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, parenting and family challenges, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, and ADHD.

She is licensed in the United Kingdom and brings six years of professional experience to her practice. Sophie holds NCPS and BACP credentials, indicating professional membership with recognised counselling bodies in the UK. She is currently undertaking further training in Transactional Analysis and Psychoanalytical Theory and is a student member of the UK Association for Transactional Analysis, which informs her work on relationship patterns and emotional dynamics.

Sophie respects each person as the expert on their own life and collaborates with clients to tailor dialogue and treatment plans to their unique needs. She supports people in taking courageous first steps toward greater fulfilment and confidence, offering steady guidance throughout the therapeutic journey.