Sophia Hammoudeh, BACP

Sophia Hammoudeh is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people cope with stress, anxiety, addiction and relationship concerns, including jealousy and intimacy-related issues. She also supports those facing trauma and abuse, grief, sleep or eating difficulties, and life changes such as career shifts or parenting challenges. Sophia holds BACP registration and brings five years of practice experience to her work.

She adapts each session to the person in front of her rather than using one fixed approach. Conversations are practical and down to earth. Clients can expect a calm, responsive space where feelings are noticed and real-life coping strategies are discussed.

Sophia draws on several therapeutic approaches to suit different needs. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice thoughts without being driven by them. Attachment-Based Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy inform her way of addressing relationship and intimacy difficulties. She also brings client-centred listening and hypnotherapy tools when those fit a client’s goals.

Sessions are shaped around what a person wants to change and the pace they prefer. Sophia aims to help people build clearer boundaries, manage strong emotions like anger or jealousy, and find practical ways to improve day-to-day functioning. She is comfortable working with issues linked to ADHD, compassion fatigue, chronic illness and caregiver stress.

Sessions are offered in English and Arabic, and she accepts international clients. To begin, prospective clients follow the provider’s matching process to complete a short matching questionnaire and arrange sessions according to availability.

Approaches used online and what they offer

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people notice painful thoughts without getting ruled by them. It helps when anxiety, obsessive thinking or painful emotions get in the way of living a valued life. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape current bonds and reactions; it can be useful for intimacy, trust and commitment issues. Emotionally-Focused Therapy is centred on identifying and shifting emotional responses inside relationships to improve closeness and communication.

Choosing the right approach is a shared task. Sophia will work with each client to see which methods match their goals, preferences and the problems they bring. Sessions may mix techniques so work remains practical and tuned to what the person says is most important.

Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time. Online work can also make it easier to arrange shorter check-ins around work breaks or to use audio only when that suits someone better. Confirm the current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered for scheduling and accessibility.