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Sophia Hammoudeh

Sophia Hammoudeh, BACP

Therapist · United Kingdom · 5+ years of experience

Trauma-informed counsellor for life changes

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At a glance

Listed location
United Kingdom
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
BACP
Languages
English, Arabic
Registration (United Kingdom)
BACP · No. 384860

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  • Practical steps
  • Trauma focus
  • Flexible approach

About Sophia

Sophia Hammoudeh is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people handle stress, anxiety, addictions, grief and trauma-related problems. She supports people facing relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, career challenges, low self-esteem and life changes. Sophia also works with concerns such as sleeping and eating difficulties, anger, ADHD, compassion fatigue and ageing and geriatric issues.

She uses a flexible style tailored to each person rather than one fixed method. Sessions focus on plain talk about what is happening now and practical steps to make daily life more manageable. Sophia aims to create space for people to describe their experience and try small changes between meetings.

Sophia combines approaches that include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centred Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy and hypnotherapy. These approaches inform how she listens and the exercises she offers, but she adapts them to each persons needs and pace.

She holds BACP registration, which is listed as BACP. Sophia has five years of clinical experience working with varied concerns related to trauma, relationships and long-term stress.

People can expect a straightforward, down-to-earth approach that prioritises their goals. If someone prefers to work in Arabic or English, she can carry out sessions in either language. To begin, follow the sites process to match with a therapist and schedule a first appointment.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issues

Also works with

Relationship issuesGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyEmotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)HypnotherapyMindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Credentials

United Kingdom

Languages

English, Arabic

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting caught up in them, then choose actions that match their values; it can be useful for anxiety, depression and life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns and can support people struggling with intimacy, abandonment or caregiving stress. Client-Centred Therapy prioritises empathic listening and working at the client's pace to build clarity and confidence.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, and then try methods that match those aims. This is a collaborative process and can shift as needs change.

The original biography does not specify which online formats are offered, so please confirm available session types before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful because they take less travel time, fit into a work break more easily, and make it simpler to maintain regular meetings during busy schedules. Online work also makes it easier to continue therapy when life circumstances change, while the therapist and client check in together about what works best for each session.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Sophia support?

She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and grief as well as relationship and intimacy issues, parenting stress, sleeping and eating difficulties, ADHD and ageing and geriatric issues.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Sophia uses a flexible, down-to-earth style that adapts to each person. Sessions focus on clear conversation and practical steps people can try between meetings.

What background does she bring to sessions?

She has five years of clinical experience working with trauma, long-term stress and relationship concerns.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is listed with BACP and works from the United Kingdom.

Can sessions be held in other languages?

Sessions are offered in English and Arabic.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm the current session options before booking.

How are fees handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

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