Sophie Holden, NCPS

Sophie Holden uses a person-centred style of counselling to help people facing difficult moments. She listens without judgement and helps clients make sense of their thoughts and feelings. Sophie believes a simple question - how are you feeling? - can start meaningful change.

Sophie works with common concerns such as stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and depression. She also supports people coping with grief, relationship difficulties, addiction issues, trauma and abuse, anger, career pressures and major life changes. Sessions focus on what matters most to the individual and on practical steps they can take between meetings.

Her approach draws on client-centred principles alongside cognitive behavioural techniques and mindfulness. That means Sophie pays attention to the person in front of her, helps spot unhelpful thinking patterns and teaches simple strategies to calm the body and mind. Solution-focused methods are used to identify strengths and small, achievable goals.

Sophie has five years of experience in counselling and holds NCPS. She works with people in the United Kingdom and conducts sessions in English. Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to fit different routines and needs.

Starting therapy involves completing a short matching questionnaire and then scheduling sessions. Sophie aims to make the first steps straightforward and approachable for people who are feeling unsure or nervous about getting help.

How Sophie blends talk therapy and online access

Sophie combines client-centred counselling and cognitive behavioural therapy to support people online. Client-centred counselling focuses on listening, empathy and helping the person find their own answers; it suits people who want a compassionate space to talk. Cognitive behavioural therapy looks at patterns of thinking and behaviour and teaches practical strategies to change unhelpful habits and reduce symptoms such as anxiety or low mood.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Sophie will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most useful, and then adapt sessions so techniques match the person's needs. That collaborative planning helps set clear, achievable steps between meetings.

Online therapy offers several practical benefits for this style of work. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to use video. Live chat and text-based messaging suit shorter check-ins, reflective writing or people who find typing easier than talking. These formats make it simpler to fit therapy around work, family life and other commitments while still using client-centred and CBT techniques effectively.