Sophie Robinson-Matthews , BACP

Sophie Robinson-Matthews is a psychotherapeutic counsellor who offers a warm, person-centred approach while drawing on a blend of evidence-based methods to meet individual needs. She places person-centred practice at the heart of her work, creating a therapeutic space marked by compassion, acceptance, and encouragement so clients can explore their identity and move toward greater autonomy and self-esteem. Her style is integrative - sessions are tailored to each person and combine techniques from psychology and counselling to match goals and preferences.

Sophie has a background in both psychology and counselling, blending seven years of psychology training with four years of formal counselling training, and she has worked in support services since 2012. She keeps her practice grounded in research and ongoing professional development, drawing on clinical, humanistic, cognitive, neurological, and holistic perspectives to inform her work. Sophie emphasises insight-oriented questions and practical tools, aiming to help clients implement behavioural changes and mindset shifts that reduce overwhelm and increase hope and joy.

Her main interests include identity, anxiety and related concerns such as OCD, bereavement and grief, communication difficulties, and women’s health issues including PMDD, PME, PMT, and PASS. Sophie also supports people facing stress, depression, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, ADHD, parenting concerns, career issues, and caregiver strain. She uses preferred pronouns and works collaboratively with each client, clarifying that therapy outcomes depend on the therapeutic relationship and the client’s commitment. Sophie holds the credential BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and she approaches her work with ethical commitment, curiosity, and lived practice of the methods she recommends.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Client-Centred Therapy places the client at the centre of the process, offering a non-judgemental and empathetic space where a person’s own resources and values guide change. It is particularly helpful for building self-esteem, exploring identity, and working through life transitions.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) combines acceptance strategies with values-based action, helping clients notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being overwhelmed by them and take steps toward a more meaningful life. ACT can support anxiety, depression, and problems related to trauma or chronic stress.

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relational patterns affect present relationships and emotional responses, and it can be useful for issues such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, and relationship conflicts. Sophie uses these approaches flexibly and tailors techniques to each person’s needs rather than relying on a single model.

Finding the right approach is part of the collaborative work - Sophie will explore clients’ goals, preferences, and life context to determine which methods fit best and will adjust the plan as therapy progresses.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility: sessions can take place by video call or phone, or through live chat and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules or to work with therapists across locations. These options increase accessibility and make ongoing support more manageable for people juggling work, family, or mobility constraints.