- Grief and bereavement
- Anxiety and stress
- Relationship support
About Sophie
Sophie Wilfin is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief and relationship strains. She supports people dealing with parenting pressures, identity or LGBT concerns, trauma, low self-esteem and life changes. Sophie works from a belief that each person knows their own story and has strengths to build on.
She offers a calm, non-judgemental space to talk through difficult moments. Sophie listens closely and helps people name what matters to them. She aims to make practical sense of strong emotions and to find small steps that feel manageable.
Her background includes work at Barnet Bereavement, where she supported people through loss and grief. That role shaped how she approaches end-of-life and bereavement conversations, and informed her work with long-term worries and family difficulties.
Sophie uses a mix of approaches to match a person’s needs. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Emotionally-Focused and attachment-informed ways of working, and a client-centred style. This lets her combine practical strategies with careful attention to relationships and feelings.
She holds BACP registration, which is noted as a professional credential in the United Kingdom. Sophie has four years of professional experience and works in English. If you want to talk about grief, caregiving strain, relationships or managing anxiety, she offers a supportive, steady way to search for clearer choices.
She offers a calm, non-judgemental space to talk through difficult moments. Sophie listens closely and helps people name what matters to them. She aims to make practical sense of strong emotions and to find small steps that feel manageable.
Her background includes work at Barnet Bereavement, where she supported people through loss and grief. That role shaped how she approaches end-of-life and bereavement conversations, and informed her work with long-term worries and family difficulties.
Sophie uses a mix of approaches to match a person’s needs. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Emotionally-Focused and attachment-informed ways of working, and a client-centred style. This lets her combine practical strategies with careful attention to relationships and feelings.
She holds BACP registration, which is noted as a professional credential in the United Kingdom. Sophie has four years of professional experience and works in English. If you want to talk about grief, caregiving strain, relationships or managing anxiety, she offers a supportive, steady way to search for clearer choices.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
LGBTTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
4+ years
Credentials
BACP · United Kingdom
Languages
English
How therapeutic approaches guide online support
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on values and small, practical actions that move life in a chosen direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and offers concrete strategies for managing anxiety, mood and unhelpful patterns. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how early relationship patterns affect current connections and helps people build clearer, safer ways of relating.Finding the right approach is part of Sophie’s work with each person. She will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most useful, and then adapt methods collaboratively. The aim is to try approaches that fit the person rather than applying a single technique.
If you are considering online sessions, please confirm the current session options before booking as formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around busy days, avoid travel to appointments, and check in between stressful periods. It can also allow shorter check-ins when time is limited or audio-only meetings when bandwidth is low. Registered or accredited professionals and experienced therapists often use these options to help people maintain momentum between sessions.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Sophie commonly help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, grief, relationship and family difficulties, parenting strain, self-esteem, trauma and changes in life circumstances.
What is her therapeutic style like?
The approach is warm and client-centred, with practical tools. Sophie listens closely, validates feelings, and works with clients to find manageable next steps.
What experience does she bring to grief work?
She worked at Barnet Bereavement and has experience supporting people through loss and end-of-life related conversations alongside other issues like anxiety and family conflict.
What credentials and region apply to this counsellor?
Sophie is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted; she works with people in the United Kingdom.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Sophie?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.