Counsellor profile
Sophie Grimmett , BACP
Counsellor - stress and relationships
See online counselling options- Humanistic approach
- Psychoeducation
- Practical self-care
About Sophie
Counsellor and member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), Sophie Grimmett has five years of professional experience working in local counselling services and within secondary mental health settings. She trained to Masters level (Level 7) at the University of Wales and currently works as a psychological therapist in the NHS in the United Kingdom.
Sophie uses a humanistic foundation in her work. She combines that with practical tools, self-care suggestions and psychoeducation. She describes this as a pluralistic way of working that adapts to what each person brings to sessions.
She meets people who are dealing with stress and anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, grief and trauma and abuse. She also works with concerns around relationships, anger, intimacy, addiction, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting and career matters. ADHD, bipolar and compassion fatigue are also listed among her practice areas.
In sessions she focuses on straightforward conversation and practical ideas. She explores what is happening now and what the person would like to change. She offers information about mental health as part of the work so people better understand their reactions.
Sophie has experience from both community counselling services and NHS secondary care. That background informs how she links talking therapy with practical supports and onward care when needed. To begin, she asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and book an initial session so they can agree next steps together.
Evidence-based techniques and remote counselling
Sophie names humanistic work as her main approach and combines it with practical tools and psychoeducation. Humanistic practice focuses on the person’s experience, helping them talk through feelings and make sense of what matters most. Psychoeducation involves sharing plain information about mental health and common reactions to help people understand what they are experiencing.She also uses a pluralistic mix of methods, drawing on short, practical strategies for self-care and coping. These techniques can help with stress, anxiety, sleep and managing strong emotions by offering small, repeatable steps to try between sessions.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Sophie will discuss options in the first sessions and agree which methods to use based on a person’s needs, goals and preferences. That decision is collaborative and can change over time as progress is reviewed.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so please confirm the available session types before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions around work and family life, reduce travel time and allow people to keep brief check-ins when needed. It can also suit sessions where camera use is limited or a shorter phone check-in is preferred, depending on what the client and counsellor agree.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly help with?
Sophie works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and related issues. She also lists relationship difficulties, anger, self-esteem, addictions and sleep or eating concerns.
What style of therapy does she use?
Her foundational approach is humanistic and she describes her work as pluralistic, combining conversational therapy with practical tools and psychoeducation.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience in local counselling services and in secondary mental health settings.
Which professional body is she a member of and where does she practise?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I have sessions in other languages or from abroad?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.