Sophia Churchouse, BACP, NCPS

Sophia Churchouse is a UK-based counsellor with four years of professional experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. Sophia aims to offer respectful, sensitive, and compassionate support as people take steps toward change.

She adapts conversations and plans to each person’s situation. Sessions focus on practical ways to manage difficult moments and on building small changes that add up. Sophia encourages clients to set goals at their own pace and to try techniques that fit daily life.

Sophia has experience supporting concerns linked to cancer and caregiver stress. She also helps people facing relationship breakups, communication problems, isolation and loneliness, and struggles with guilt or shame. Other areas she has worked with include obsessive thoughts, panic attacks, phobias, and issues related to drug and alcohol use.

Her approach is collaborative and person-centred. People can expect a calm space to talk, with the therapist asking questions, reflecting back what she hears, and suggesting tools to try between sessions. Progress is reviewed together so plans can change if needed.

Sessions are conducted in English and take place in the United Kingdom. Sophia uses her professional registration with BACP and NCPS to inform her practice. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

How evidence-based techniques translate to online therapy

Many therapists draw on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to structure sessions. One common approach is cognitive work that helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different ways of thinking. This can help with anxiety, low mood, obsessive thoughts, and panic symptoms. Another frequently used method focuses on coping skills and behavioural changes - building routines, relaxation exercises, and practical steps to reduce harmful use of substances and manage cravings.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will listen to your situation and collaborate with you to choose methods that fit your goals and preferences. Plans are reviewed and adjusted if something is not helping.

If you are considering online sessions, please confirm the current session options before booking. Many people find remote work easier to fit around appointments and daily life, and it can reduce travel time and simplify scheduling. Online formats can also allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, or sessions without video when bandwidth is low. Discuss practical arrangements with the therapist so sessions match your needs and routine.