Sophie Lockwood , BACP

Sophie Lockwood is a UK-based person-centred counsellor with four years of professional experience supporting people through a wide range of challenges. She has developed particular expertise in addiction, sexual trauma and domestic violence while also working with stress, anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, bereavement, low self-esteem and self-harm. Sophie approaches each person as the expert of their own story and focuses on helping clients build on their existing strengths to move toward a more fulfilling life.

Sophie’s background includes roles as a Recovery Worker and Harm Reduction Worker supporting people with substance misuse, and current work as a Mental Health Specialist assisting women who have experienced sexual trauma, exploitation and trafficking. Her experience also includes volunteering with women affected by anxiety and domestic violence, where she has helped clients understand the roots of their feelings and develop skills to manage them more effectively.

As a person-centred practitioner Sophie offers a non-directive, warm and welcoming therapeutic space that encourages exploration and self-understanding. She aims to create an environment where people can unpick how past events or current pressures affect them in the here and now, and to work collaboratively so clients can gain greater clarity and self-sufficiency. Sophie is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), which reflects her commitment to professional standards and ethical practice.

Person-Centred Care and Online Support

Client-centred therapy, also known as person-centred therapy, focuses on creating a respectful, empathetic space in which the client directs the pace and content of sessions. This approach helps people explore feelings, rebuild self-esteem and make sense of past or current experiences without a directive agenda from the therapist.

Sophie’s practice also emphasises non-directive support and collaborative reflection, helping clients identify strengths and coping strategies rather than prescribing specific solutions. This format can be especially useful for those coping with trauma, addiction, relationship issues or ongoing stress, as it prioritises the client’s own goals and values.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Sophie works with clients to determine what fits best with their needs, goals and preferences. That decision is collaborative, with licensed professionals and therapists adapting methods over time as understanding and circumstances evolve.

Online therapy options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging offer practical flexibility for people balancing work, family or health needs. These formats make it easier to maintain regular contact, access support from different locations and choose the mode of communication that feels most comfortable, while preserving continuity of care and progress over time.