Sofia Elias

Hello, I’m Sofia

Choosing the right therapist is an important part of beginning therapy. Qualifications and professional experience matter, but so does finding someone you feel comfortable with, someone you feel you can connect with and come to trust.

I offer a free 20-minute online video introduction, an opportunity for you to ask any questions, share a little about what has brought you here, and get a feel for how I work. There’s no expectation or obligation to commit to further sessions. You can take your time and let me know if you decide you’d like to continue.

You don’t need to have everything figured out before coming to therapy, and you don’t need to know exactly what you need from the outset. We can start wherever you are and make sense of things together.

Who I Work With:

I specialise in supporting adults who are struggling in their relationships, both with others and with themselves.

Perhaps you have spent much of your life feeling like you don’t quite fit. You may have felt misunderstood, unseen or as though parts of who you are were too much, not enough, or simply not welcome.

You may be thoughtful, sensitive and self-aware, yet still find yourself feeling stuck. Perhaps you struggle with anxiety, self-doubt, lack confidence or emotional overwhelm, or find yourself overthinking, people-pleasing, withdrawing or questioning your place with others.

You might notice patterns in your relationships but feel unsure about how to change them. You may find yourself hiding parts of who you are, putting other people’s needs before your own, or struggling to know what you really want and need when different parts of you feel conflicted.

Sometimes these ways of relating to ourselves and others have roots in earlier experiences, perhaps times when you felt unsupported, unseen, misunderstood or hurt. These experiences can continue to influence how we see ourselves, navigate relationships and respond to the world around us.

You may cope by staying busy, overthinking or minimising what you have been through. Perhaps you have been told, or have told yourself, that things weren’t “bad enough” for therapy. Yet something still feels off, or aches beneath the surface, and you are tired of carrying it alone.

You don’t have to be in crisis to begin therapy. Sometimes, you simply want to understand yourself more deeply, make sense of patterns that no longer serve you, and find a different way of relating to yourself and others.

I also support adults navigating dysfunctional family dynamics, no-contact relationships and estrangement, whatever stage of that journey you may be at.

Estrangement can bring with it a complicated mixture of grief, relief, guilt, anger, sadness, confusion and uncertainty. Therapy can offer a place where all of these experiences can be explored without judgement or pressure, and without being told how you should feel.

Therapy can support a deeper understanding of yourself, build greater self-acceptance and begin to feel more at home in who you are. We can explore the parts of you that may have felt silenced, shamed, hidden or carried alone, while making space for a more authentic connection with yourself and the people around you.

Current Availability:
I offer individual therapy for adults aged 18 and over, both online across the UK and in person in Leicester city centre (LE1) and Blaby (LE8).

I offer both short- and long-term therapy, depending on your needs. We can explore your hopes, goals and expectations together and review these as our work develops.

Face-to-Face Availability:
LE8 – Wednesdays: 3pm, 4pm and 5pm
LE1 – Thursdays: 8am, 11am and 12pm

I also offer online therapy across the UK, with appointments available throughout the week. If you don’t see a time that suits you, please feel free to get in touch, as availability can change and we may be able to find a time that works.

Where I Work:
In Leicester city centre (LE1), I work from Clock Chambers Therapy Rooms at The Space To Breathe Collective. The rooms are conveniently located in Leicester city centre, with car parking and cafés nearby.

I also work from Blaby Civic Centre (LE8). As part of the trusted Reflections Therapy Alliance, this room hosts the newly expanded Reflect and Grow service, where I work as an independent therapist.

The building has accessibility features, including step-free access, a lift and wheelchair-friendly facilities.

Free 20-Minute Introduction:

I offer a free 20-minute online video introduction, an opportunity for you to ask any questions, share a little about what has brought you here, and get a feel for how I work.

There’s no expectation or obligation to commit to further sessions. You can take your time and let me know if you decide you’d like to continue.

There is no pressure or commitment. It is simply a chance for us to meet and see whether working together feels right for you.

Initial Assessment:
If we decide to continue, we will arrange an initial assessment. This 50-minute session gives us an opportunity to explore your concerns, therapy goals and how I can best support you. It is also a chance to consider whether my approach feels aligned with your needs.

Fees:
Both the initial assessment and ongoing therapy sessions are 50 minutes and cost £55 per session.

Payment is required prior to each session and can be made by bank transfer or cash.

If you’d like to ask a question or enquire about availability, please get in touch.

Email: hello@sofiaeliastherapy.com
Website: www.sofiaeliastherapy.com

Therapy with me offers a space to be curious, honest and emotionally open. I work relationally and at depth, supporting people who feel ready to explore themselves with care and intention. We will go at your pace, with no pressure to rush or have everything figured out. While this work is not always easy, it can bring meaningful change. I will walk alongside you with warmth, steadiness and a genuine commitment to your process.