Sophie Wilfin , BACP

Sophie Wilfin is a United Kingdom based therapist who brings four years of professional experience to her practice and holds BACP credentials - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She works with people facing a wide range of concerns, including stress and anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, grief and loss, parenting challenges, LGBT issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related problems, eating concerns, anger, self-esteem difficulties, career questions, and coping with life changes. Her practice also addresses additional areas such as abandonment, adoption and foster care matters, attachment issues, autism and Asperger Syndrome, blended family dynamics, chronic illness and disability, caregiver stress, codependency, communication problems, and other complex life challenges.

Sophie approaches therapy from a stance that the person is the expert in their own life, and she aims to support and empower clients to draw on their strengths while navigating difficult transitions. She offers a warm, non-judgmental space to explore feelings and experiences, listening with empathy and validating emotions so that clients feel understood and supported. Sophie’s background includes work with Barnet Bereavement, where she gained experience in grief counselling alongside supporting people with anxiety, depression, and family and relationship issues.

She emphasizes collaboration and respect for each person’s unique journey, helping clients to clarify goals, build resilience, and take practical steps toward a more fulfilling life.

Adapting Therapeutic Approaches to Online Care

Sophie integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy alongside practical Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques in her online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and build psychological flexibility - it is useful for stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationship patterns shape current connections and can support healing in areas like attachment issues, relationship difficulties, and family dynamics. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and gently challenging unhelpful thoughts and patterns, offering tools for anxiety, mood concerns, and behaviour change.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy itself, and Sophie works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods suit their needs, goals, and personal preferences. This shared process helps tailor sessions so that therapeutic work feels relevant and achievable.

Online therapy with Sophie is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexible access that fits different schedules and circumstances. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, manage busy lives, and access support from home while working together with a licensed professional to address the issues that matter most.