- Humanistic base
- Practical self-care
- Support for parents
About Sophie
Sophie Grimmett is a counsellor who uses a humanistic foundation to support people through hard times. She holds a Master’s degree (Level 7) from the University of Wales and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). Sophie draws on five years of professional experience working in local counselling services and the National Health Service. She aims to create a calm, non-judgemental space where people can talk plainly about what is troubling them.
Her day-to-day work combines humanistic listening with practical tools, self-care techniques and psychoeducation. That means conversations about feelings sit alongside simple skills you can try between sessions. Sophie has worked across secondary mental health services and has experience with a broad range of mental health concerns.
She supports people addressing stress, anxiety, depression and low self-esteem, and also helps with relationship strain, parenting challenges and grief. Additional areas she offers help with include addiction, trauma and abuse, bipolar, ADHD and compassion fatigue. Sophie also offers support around intimacy, eating and sleeping difficulties, career change and coping with life transitions.
Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. Sophie aims to tailor approaches to each person rather than using one fixed method. She encourages small, manageable steps and regular review so people can notice what is helping them.
People who choose Sophie can expect straightforward conversation, clear explanations of ideas, and practical suggestions to try in daily life. She describes starting therapy as a courageous step and works to guide clients through their own process of change.
How humanistic approaches translate to online therapy
Sophie bases her work in a humanistic approach, which focuses on listening, empathy and helping people find their own solutions. That approach emphasises understanding your experience and building on your strengths, which can work well in conversational remote sessions.She also integrates practical self-care techniques and psychoeducation into her work. These elements mean sessions often include short, easy-to-follow strategies to try between appointments, and clear explanations of why those strategies might help for things like sleep, stress or mood.
Finding the right approach is part of the process and Sophie treats it as a shared task. She will talk through options, check what feels helpful and adapt the way she works to match your goals and preferences rather than insisting on one set method.
The practical benefits of online therapy can include fitting sessions into a busy day, avoiding travel and keeping regular contact when schedules are tight. The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to continue therapy around parenting duties, work commitments or relocation while keeping the focus on useful changes and steady progress.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Sophie help with?
Sophie works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression and low self-esteem. She also supports people with parenting questions, grief, relationship strain, trauma, addiction and related concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is humanistic and collaborative, combining listening with practical tools and psychoeducation. Sessions focus on exploring feelings and trying small steps that can be used between meetings.
What experience does she bring?
She has five years of professional experience working in local counselling services and within the National Health Service. She is currently employed as a Psychological Therapist within the NHS.
What qualifications and region does she represent?
She holds a Master’s degree (Level 7) from the University of Wales and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered to international clients as well as people in the UK. Conversations are conducted in English.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Exact pricing is provided through the service.
What should I do to begin working together?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability. The matching process helps pair needs and preferences.