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Sophie De Carvalho, BACP

Person centred counsellor for anxiety and stress

3 years in practice · based in United Kingdom · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Sophie

Sophie De Carvalho is a counsellor who focuses on stress, anxiety, relationships, family concerns, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem. She aims to make people feel seen and heard in the room while they talk about what is happening now and what they have lived through.

Sophie describes her work as person centred, which means she starts from the client’s experience and follows their pace. She also draws on other approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Transactional Analysis, Gestalt, Psychodynamic theory and Attachment Theory to deepen understanding and notice patterns that might be holding someone back.

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Background and approach

Her practice pays close attention to culture, identity and the effects of neglect or racism. That background helps when conversations turn to family of origin, adoption and foster care, attachment issues or feelings of emptiness. Sophie aims to reflect back what she hears so clients can see their situation more clearly.

Sessions are intended to be non-judgemental and compassionate. Sophie works to create a holding space where people can unpick overwhelming feelings and make practical sense of difficult situations such as separation, domestic violence, eating and food-related issues, or commitment and communication problems. Her style is straightforward and warm.

Sophie will explore how past relationships link with present difficulties and collaborate on small changes that feel manageable. The focus is on helping people find steadier footing and clearer choices going forward.

Approaches that suit online counselling

Person centred work focuses on your experience in the moment and aims to help you feel heard and understood. This approach is useful for anxiety, stress and relationship worries because it begins with what matters most to you and builds from there.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours connect and offers practical strategies to reduce anxiety and manage difficult emotions. Attachment-informed work explores early relationships and how they affect current patterns in relationships and self-worth.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will discuss options with you and together decide which techniques fit your goals and preferences. Sophie uses a collaborative way of working so you can try different methods and adjust what you do as you learn what helps.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how sessions happen. Video calls let you meet face to face from wherever you are, phone sessions use less bandwidth, live chat can be a shorter check-in, and text-based messaging supports ongoing reflection between appointments. These choices can make it easier to fit counselling around work, childcare or other commitments.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does Sophie help with?
Sophie supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem difficulties. She also works with related issues such as attachment, body image and eating or food-related problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is person centred, focusing on the client’s immediate experience and feelings. She combines that with other therapies like Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Attachment Theory to help people understand patterns and make changes.
What experience does she have?
Sophie has three years of professional experience working with adults from a range of backgrounds. Her practice emphasises cultural identity and the impacts of neglect, racism and oppression.
What credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, recorded as BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
Therapy is available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and is billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Sophie?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

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Experience
3 years
Licensed
Languages
English

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