Sophie Robinson-Matthews

• Stress and anxiety
• Grief and loss
• CBT and ACT methods

About Sophie

Sophie Robinson-Matthews works with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, parenting strain, anger, career concerns, compassion fatigue and ADHD. She provides psychotherapeutic counselling using a person-centred core and draws from several evidence-based approaches. Sophie is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has six years' experience offering therapeutic support.

Sophie describes her core style as person-centred, which means she focuses on the client's perspective and prefers to respond to what each person brings to the room. She also practises in an integrative way and uses methods from cognitive and behavioural models alongside emotion-focused and attachment-based ideas. Sessions aim to help people increase self-esteem, notice patterns of thought and behaviour, and develop practical coping strategies.

In practice Sophie uses techniques such as reflective listening, insight-oriented questioning and skills drawn from approaches like cognitive behavioural work and dialectical skills training. She also pays attention to attachment patterns and how these affect relationships and self-image. Sophie is comfortable discussing topics such as abandonment, attachment issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, body image, caregiver stress, codependency, communication problems, control issues, dissociation, domestic violence, eating and food-related issues, family of origin problems, fertility concerns and forgiveness.

Sophie believes in ongoing professional development and combines psychology and counselling influences in her work. She offers sessions in English and accepts international clients. Her practice uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time and fees vary by location. To begin, clients are asked to select the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.

Sophie is happy to use preferred pronouns and aims to help people increase autonomy, reduce overwhelm and make practical changes in day-to-day life. Her approach is encouraging and focused on helping people notice and build on internal resources.

How Sophie uses therapeutic approaches in online counselling

Sophie draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and to clarify what matters most so they can take meaningful action. ACT can be useful for anxiety, values conflicts and coping with life changes.

She also uses Attachment-Based Therapy ideas to look at patterns in close relationships and how early connections affect current behaviour. This work helps people understand relationship roles, manage attachment-related fears, and change repetitive interaction patterns.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Sophie will discuss goals, preferences and what feels helpful, then suggest ways of working together. She adapts techniques from different models so the approach fits the person rather than applying a single method.

Practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions around work and family commitments and keeping therapy in your everyday routine. Online appointments can make it easier to attend during a lunch break or when travel is difficult, and they let people continue work with a therapist from a different location. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the exact options available when you book. Registered or accredited professionals often use online sessions to combine evidence-based methods with flexible scheduling.

Topics Sophie lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Grief
• Self-esteem
• Depression
• Coping with life changes
• Relationship issues
• Trauma and abuse
• Sleeping disorders
• Parenting issues
• Anger management
• Career difficulties
• Compassion fatigue
• ADHD
• Abandonment
• Attachment issues
• Autism and Asperger Syndrome
• Body image
• Caregiver issues and stress
• Codependency
• Communication problems
• Control issues
• Dissociation
• Domestic violence
• Eating and food-related issues
• Family of origin issues
• Family problems
• Fertility issues
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• Hoarding
• Infidelity
• Isolation and loneliness
• Jealousy
• Life purpose
• Midlife crisis
• Narcissism
• Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Personality disorders
• Phobias
• Postpartum depression
• Post-traumatic stress
• Pregnancy and childbirth
• Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
• Self-love
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Somatization
• Trichotillomania
• Women's issues
• Workplace issues
• Young adult issues

Ways of working

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Attachment-Based Therapy
• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
• Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
• Hypnotherapy
• Jungian Therapy
• Mindfulness Therapy
• Solution-Focused Therapy
• Somatic Therapy
• Trauma-Focused Therapy
• Internal Family Systems

Questions about Sophie

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. Anxiety and related issues such as worry and panic are listed among her primary areas of work.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She offers psychotherapeutic counselling with a person-centred core and an integrative approach using methods from CBT, ACT, DBT and attachment-based work.

How much experience does she have?

She has six years' experience providing therapeutic support and has worked in support services since 2012.

Is she registered with a professional body in the UK?

Yes. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?

Yes. The biography states she accepts international clients and sessions are offered in English.

What session formats does she offer?

The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How much do sessions cost?

Fees vary with location and the service uses a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I get started?

Select the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.