About the Authors
Meet the voices behind AfterTheAffair.uk combining lived experience and professional counselling insight to guide families through betrayal, healing, and rebuilding life after infidelity.
Sophia’s Story
I write for those who bear the silent weight of betrayal, the partner lying awake at night, the parent striving to remain strong for their children, and the individual grasping for answers after their world is turned upside down.
After experiencing betrayal in my own relationship, I found it incredibly challenging to locate resources that truly understood the emotional turmoil of infidelity. This struggle inspired me to start writing. I wanted to create compassionate, trauma-informed guidance for those who are navigating the same heartache.
My work centers on fostering emotional clarity, facilitating recovery, and helping others feel less alone during one of life’s most challenging chapters. Through my writing, I hope to offer a sense of connection and support to those who are suffering.
S.J. Howe BSc (Hons)
S.J. Howe is a counsellor with more than twenty years of experience supporting individuals and couples through relationship crises, including infidelity, separation, and high-conflict co-parenting.
His work focuses on helping people regain emotional balance, rebuild trust in themselves, and make healthy decisions during difficult life transitions.
Together with Sophia, he helped create the After the Affair series to combine professional guidance with real lived experience — offering readers both understanding and practical support.
S.J. Howe BSc (Hons)
As a compassionate counsellor with over twenty years of experience, I am dedicated to empowering individuals and couples to navigate challenging relationship issues such as infidelity, separation, and high-conflict co-parenting. My work focuses on helping my clients restore emotional balance, rebuild self-trust, and make healthy choices during tough transitions.
I’ve had the privilege of partnering with Sophia Simone to co-create the After the Affair series, where we blend professional insights with real-life experiences. Together, we aim to provide our readers with understanding and practical support, inspiring hope and resilience along the way!
