Counsellor profile
Sophie Sinclair-Brown, BACP
Counsellor - relationships and LGBT support
See online counselling options- Person-Centred Therapy
- Bereavement support
- Addictions and mood
About Sophie
Counsellor and Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), Sophie Sinclair-Brown has three years' experience working with a range of personal and relationship issues. She works in the United Kingdom and offers person-centred counselling to help people talk through difficult life events and emotional distress.
Sophie uses Person-Centred Therapy, often called client-centred therapy, which focuses on understanding a person's experience from their point of view. Sessions are led by what the client brings rather than by a set agenda. This approach can suit people who want space to reflect, make sense of feelings, and explore personal values and decisions.
Her background includes working with bereavement, relationship difficulties, and survivors of sexual and domestic abuse. Sophie has also supported people with addictions, mood disorders such as depression and bipolar, anxiety, and issues around self-harm and eating. She notes particular focus on LGBT concerns and sexuality, along with communication problems, guilt and shame, and isolation.
Sophie identifies as queer (lesbian, she/her) and states that her practice is welcoming and affirming for people from the LGBTQ+ community. She explains the non-directive style clearly, including that it may not suit those seeking a therapist to teach specific techniques or provide direct advice. She offers to discuss fit before or during the first session.
Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time, and cost varies with location. To start, people are asked to use the site's matching button, complete a short questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Person-centred approaches and counselling online
Person-Centred Therapy focuses on understanding your experience from your point of view. The counsellor offers empathic listening, reflects what you say, and follows the topics you choose to discuss. This approach can help when you want to process emotions, make sense of difficult events, or think through relationship and identity concerns.The core idea is that the client leads the pace and content of sessions. Sophie explains that this non-directive style gives people room to explore rather than being taught techniques. It can be helpful for issues such as grief, loneliness, self-esteem and sexuality, while recognising it may not suit those looking for step-by-step skill training.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sophie will talk with you about your needs, goals and preferences and together you can decide whether a person-centred method feels like a good fit. That decision is collaborative and can be reviewed as therapy continues.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm the current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work, family and travel by removing journey times and offering quicker check-ins. They also allow people to meet from different locations without needing to travel to an office.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she commonly help with?
Sophie works with relationship problems, bereavement and a range of emotional concerns including depression, anxiety, addictions and grief.
What style of therapy does she use?
She practices Person-Centred Therapy, also called client-centred therapy, where sessions follow what the client brings and are non-directive.
How much experience does she have?
Sophie has three years of experience working in counselling and psychotherapy settings.
Which professional body is she registered with?
She is a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time and the cost varies with location.
What do I need to do to arrange a first session?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your 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.