Welcome to Better Help
I am a qualified MBACP registered Integrative Counsellor, with 9 years experience working in mental health.
I have worked with a wide range of clients including children, teens and adults that present with a variety of issues and concerns from all different backgrounds.
I specialise in treating relational issues, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, trauma and emotional regulation issues.
My therapy approach is set in a person centred foundation, I believe building a therapeutic relationship by establishing trust and rapport is paramount. I am eclectic in the theories I use and depending on your needs I may use different theoretical approaches, such as - solution focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), attachment theory, transactional analysis, mindfulness, psychodynamic. Whichever approach we use we will focus on your abilities and skills to help you achieve your individualised goals.
When working with clients I strive to make the therapy experience genuine, positive and respectful. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in doing great things and overcoming challenges. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
So whether you are seeking change for a healthier happier life, or just need a non judgmental ear to listen, I am here to support and empower you. I look forward to working with you!
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, ADHD, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Chronic pain illness and disability, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Eating and Food-Related Issues, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Self-love, Smoking/Vaping Cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP #383656
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Sophie Archer. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Sophie is amazing! She's the first therapist I've had who I feel really listens to and analyzes what I say, and she expresses sympathy and concern in a way that feels warm yet professional. She challenges me to examine my feelings, and thanks to her, I've been able to see some things from a different perspective. I never feel judged by her. I'm always surprised about how much she knows about so many things. I know I'm in good hands with Sophie and would whole-heartedly recommend her.
Written on Mar 26, 2024 after therapy with Sophie for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Sophie is very compassionate and a good listener. During the course of our sessions, I always felt like she was focused on helping me and providing guidance through a difficult time. She really understood the essence of my struggles and gave me the feeling that she did understand my perspective. I can only recommend her!
Written on Nov 27, 2023 after therapy with Sophie for 6 months on issues concerning depression, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Sophie is one of the most empathetic, understanding, and thoughtful people I have ever met. As a counselor, she is kind and compassionate. She is also curious and asks the perfect questions that show she really listens, nudging me to think about things in new ways that I never would have been able to without her. She has helped and continues to help me make significant progress in my mental health journey.
Written on Oct 30, 2023 after therapy with Sophie for 3 months on issues concerning self esteem
Sophie is has been amazing for me. She makes me feel comfortable I can really open up
Written on Jun 12, 2023 after therapy with Sophie for 1 month on issues concerning intimacy-related issues
Sophie is great!
Written on May 23, 2023 after therapy with Sophie for 4 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
I really look forward to my weekly sessions with Sophie and they have been nothing short of transformative. Not only do I feel heard, valued, validated and respected, but she has set me up with the tools I require to navigate difficult relationships for life. She is friendly, extremely knowledgeable and so, so good at her job! Anybody would be lucky to have her as their therapist and I could not recommend her more!
Written on Mar 22, 2023 after therapy with Sophie for 3 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and anger management