Sophie Lockwood , BACP

Sophie Lockwood is a UK-licensed counsellor with four years of professional experience supporting people through a wide range of mental health and life challenges. She works with stress and anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, bereavement, low self-esteem, self-harm and relationship and family difficulties. Sophie believes that each person is the expert on their own life and brings a strengths-based, respectful stance to therapy.

As a person-centred practitioner, Sophie creates a welcoming, non-judgemental space that encourages clients to explore what is holding them back and to build the skills needed for greater independence and fulfilment. Her work is non-directive and supportive, aimed at helping people understand current feelings and patterns - whether those arise from past events or present-day pressures - so they can begin to make meaningful changes.

Sophie has direct experience working with women affected by sexual trauma, domestic violence, exploitation and trafficking in her role as a Mental Health Specialist. Her background also includes work as a Recovery Worker and Harm Reduction Worker supporting people with substance misuse. She has volunteered as a counsellor assisting women dealing with anxiety and violence, helping them to feel more empowered and to understand the roots of their emotions and behaviours.

Sophie is a registered member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy), which reflects her adherence to professional standards and an ethical code of practice. She offers warm, person-centred support focused on growth, resilience and practical coping strategies.