Sophie Skipp
Person-centred counsellor specialising in grief and anxiety
About Sophie
Sophie Skipp uses a person-centred approach to counselling. She offers a calm, non-judgemental space where people can talk about loss, anxiety or major life changes. Sophie is a BACP counsellor with four years of practice in the field.
Sophie has focused much of her work on bereavement and ongoing grief. That experience has given her practical insight into how loss can affect stress, identity and mood. She also draws on wellbeing techniques such as mindfulness when these feel helpful to the person in front of her.
Background and approach
She has worked with neurodiverse people, including those who identify as autistic or who have attention differences. This background informs how she notices interaction styles, sensory needs and communication preferences during sessions. Sophie aims to keep sessions straightforward and useful.
Conversations tend to centre on what is most pressing right now and on small steps that feel manageable. She uses a client-centred stance so the person's own goals shape the pace and focus of therapy. People meet Sophie for help with anxiety, panic, low mood and self-esteem concerns.
She also supports coping with workplace stress, loneliness, questions about life purpose and end-of-life matters. The tone is practical and compassionate, with an emphasis on real-life strategies and mindfulness skills.
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Sessions & fees
Approaches that suit online counselling
Sophie uses client-centred work and mindfulness alongside practical solution-focused ideas to guide online sessions. Client-Centred Therapy concentrates on listening closely and following the person's lead, helping people talk through grief, anxiety and identity concerns. Mindfulness Therapy introduces simple breathing and attention practices to reduce stress and ground moments of overwhelm. Solution-Focused Therapy aims at small, achievable changes and quick steps that can relieve pressure between sessions.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the process and Sophie treats it as a collaboration. She will discuss what feels most useful, try approaches gently, and adjust based on the person's needs and preferences. The aim is to land on ways of working that feel comfortable and practical for each individual.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs. Video is helpful for fuller conversation and visual cues, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and text or live chat can provide shorter check-ins or flexible exchanges during a busy week. These options make it easier to fit counselling into work, travel or family commitments and to match the style of contact to the task at hand.
| Session length | Typically 50 minutes |
|---|---|
| Client ages | Adults, 18 and over |
| Fees | Subscription via BetterHelp, cancel anytime |
| Insurance | Not billed directly |
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- Experience
- 4 years
- Registered with
- BACP
- Languages
- English
