Sophie Ibekwem

Sophie Ibekwem welcomes people who have taken the first step towards change and offers a confidential, warm and safe space where they can speak honestly and be heard with empathy and compassion.

She echoes Carl Jung’s idea that people are defined by what they choose to become - "I am not what happened to me, I am what I choose to become" - and works with clients to move toward a more focused and hopeful future. When setting boundaries and practising self-care feels difficult, Sophie supports clients in prioritising themselves and building practical skills for change.

As a Person-Centred counsellor, Sophie creates an accepting, non-judgemental environment that allows individuals to be themselves and pursue goals that fit their life. She specialises in difficult childhoods, low self-esteem, confidence building and recovery from narcissistic or domestic abuse.

Sophie understands how judgement, confusion and shame can affect people and is committed to helping reduce these feelings. She approaches each person as the expert on their own life, celebrating individuality and collaborating with clients to find outcomes that work for them.

Licensed in the United Kingdom, Sophie has 6 years of experience working with stress, anxiety, motivation and self-esteem, confidence, depression and coping with life changes. She treats everyone with respect, sensitivity and compassion, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to meet each person’s specific needs.

Sophie is currently undertaking further training in Transactional Analysis and Psychoanalytical Theory and is a student member of the UK Association for Transactional Analysis, using this framework to help identify relationship patterns and support therapeutic work.