Sophie Archer, BACP

Sophie Archer is a BACP counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief and issues around jealousy. She also works with concerns such as depression, addiction, ADHD and problems with sleep or eating. Sophie writes plainly and listens carefully to understand what matters most to each person. Sophie uses a person-centred way of working that puts the client’s experience first. She draws on attachment ideas to look at how early bonds affect current relationships, and on cognitive behavioural techniques to help change unhelpful thinking and behaviours. She also uses elements from dialectical behaviour therapy to build emotion regulation skills. Sessions are aimed at finding practical steps a person can take between meetings. Sophie prefers to agree goals together and to use short exercises or reflections when they help. She explains concepts in simple language and checks in about what is and isn’t useful. Her background includes five years working in mental health settings across the United Kingdom. Sophie holds BACP, which means she is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. People who come to her often want clear, steady support while they work through painful feelings or life transitions. Sophie aims to be warm and direct, and to help people build everyday coping strategies that fit their life.

How these approaches translate to online therapy

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns. It can help with jealousy, fear of abandonment and difficulty trusting others by exploring how past bonds influence present feelings. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person’s experience. It aims to build trust and to help the client feel heard so they can make their own changes at a comfortable pace. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) helps identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. It is useful for anxiety, panic and mood difficulties and often includes short exercises to practise between sessions. Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sophie will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and together decide which methods to use. That collaborative process means the plan can change as needs evolve. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around family, work and other commitments. It can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed and let people meet with a therapist from their local area without extra travel. The original biography did not list specific session formats, so please confirm the exact options available before booking to ensure they suit your routine and needs.