Sophie Ibekwem, NCPS, BACP

Sophie Ibekwem is a UK-registered counsellor with six years of experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem and the aftermath of trauma and abuse. She works in a person-centred way, creating a warm, nonjudgmental environment where clients are encouraged to explore their feelings and set goals that reflect their own values and hopes. Sophie specialises in recovery from narcissistic and domestic abuse, difficult childhood experiences, confidence building and boundary-setting, and she also works with depression, coping with life changes, addictions, grief and a broad range of family and intimacy-related issues.

Sophie believes that clients are the experts on their own lives and that therapy is a collaborative process. She listens with empathy and helps people untangle unhelpful patterns, build motivation and prioritise self-care. Her practice extends to areas such as parenting challenges, career concerns, eating and sleeping difficulties, ADHD and compassion fatigue, with attention to attachment-related issues and blended family dynamics.

She holds NCPS and BACP credentials, indicating membership of recognised professional counselling bodies, and is continuing her professional development in Transactional Analysis and psychoanalytical theory as a student member of the UK Association for Transactional Analysis. Sophie tailors each treatment plan to the individual, offering practical support and compassionate guidance as clients work toward a more focused and fulfilling life.