About me
Hi, I’m Sofia. I’m an integrative therapist specialising in anxiety, trauma, grief, ADHD, and body image and eating-related challenges . I understand how difficult and overwhelming taking that first step can feel, especially when you’ve been carrying so much on your own. Reaching out isn’t always easy, and finding the right person to talk to can feel like a big step in itself.
My approach is centred on offering you a safe, supportive and non-judgemental space to process emotions you may have been holding for some time, while gently exploring the deeper feelings and patterns beneath them. My experience supporting clients across a range of mental health difficulties, alongside my integrative approach, allows me to tailor our work to your individual needs. I don’t believe in a ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach. Your experiences, goals and needs are unique.
Together, we can work towards understanding yourself more clearly, developing greater self-awareness and self-compassion, reconnecting with your strengths, and finding ways to move through your challenges that feel authentic and true to who you are. Depending on what you need, our sessions may involve exploring your experiences and emotions, understanding patterns that may be affecting you, or developing practical tools and strategies to help you navigate challenges differently.
I’m a BACP-registered therapist with five years’ experience supporting clients across the NHS, University of Salford and Employee Assistance Programmes (EAPs), working with people from diverse backgrounds and a range of mental health difficulties. My approach draws on Person-Centred Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy and CBT-based practices, alongside mindfulness-based approaches. I work collaboratively with you to create a therapeutic space where you feel heard, understood and able to be yourself.
For the moment, I am offering online and telephone sessions remotely, giving you the flexibility to access therapy from wherever you feel most comfortable.
Training, qualifications & experience
Training and Qualifications:
- BSc (Hons) in Counselling and Psychotherapy: Professional Practice- University of Salford
- Solution Focused Therapy Trained
- DBS Checked
- Regular Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and clinical supervision to ensure my knowledge and practice remain current, reflective and ethical.
Experience
Experience:
I have supported individuals from a wide range of backgrounds with concerns including anxiety, trauma, grief, low self-esteem, negative body image and ADHD-related challenges.
Alongside my therapeutic work, I have also supported and managed counselling teams, hosted mental health podcasts, and developed mental health literature and resources to support greater understanding and awareness of emotional wellbeing.
Member organisations
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£60.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I offer a free 20-minute consultation call, giving us the opportunity to see whether we feel like a good fit and for you to ask any initial questions you may have.
I also have a limited number of reduced-fee spaces at £50 per session for students or those on a low income. Please feel free to enquire about current availability.
When I work
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Further information
I find it a genuine privilege to listen to the stories of others and to witness the courage, growth and change that therapy can bring.
Whether you’re looking for a space to feel heard and understood, or practical support to help you move forward, you are very welcome to get in touch to arrange a free introductory call.
