Sophie De Carvalho, BACP
Sophie De Carvalho offers support for stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, family difficulties, trauma and abuse, and low self-esteem.
About Sophie
Sophie De Carvalho offers support for stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, family difficulties, trauma and abuse, and low self-esteem. She is Sophie De Carvalho and she describes herself as a mixed-race British and Caribbean counsellor who values being seen and heard. Sessions focus on what is happening now and how it connects to past experiences.
Sophie works in a person-centred way, prioritising a warm, non-judgemental atmosphere. That means clients lead the conversation while she listens closely and reflects what she hears.
Background and approach
She also draws on other approaches to help people notice patterns and try new ways of coping. Her additional focus areas include issues such as abandonment, adoption and foster care, attachment difficulties, body image and eating concerns, as well as separation and divorce.
She also supports people dealing with communication problems, control issues, dissociation and feelings of emptiness linked to family of origin problems. With three years of experience and membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, Sophie blends practical, moment-to-moment work with broader reflection on relationships and history. She helps people map how past relationships influence current behaviour and feelings.
Sessions aim to make overwhelming feelings easier to describe and manage. Sophie offers a steady, compassionate presence while helping people notice choices they might not have seen before. The goal is clearer understanding and practical steps that feel manageable in daily life.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 395023 | September 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Sophie works with
Everything Sophie lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Online support
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sophie will discuss options with each person and together they decide what feels most helpful based on needs, goals and preferences. That collaborative process can change over time as progress is made.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to make therapy flexible. Video calls let people read visual cues and work in a conversational way. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a short break. Live chat and text messaging allow shorter check-ins or ongoing written reflection between calls. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caring duties and busy schedules.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Sophie support?
She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, and low self-esteem. She also works with related areas such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, body image and eating concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her core style is person-centred, focusing on listening and reflecting so clients feel heard. She combines that with other evidence-based ideas to help people recognise patterns and try different ways of coping.
What is her professional background?
She has three years of counselling experience and brings a perspective shaped by mixed British and Caribbean heritage and awareness of culture, neglect and identity issues. That background informs how she relates to people in sessions.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She works from the United Kingdom and holds BACP which is listed as her professional credential.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted; her work is offered within the United Kingdom.
What session formats does she use and how are fees handled?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to book a session?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.
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