About me

My academic and professional background

I am Sofia, and I hold a Postgraduate Diploma in Psychosynthesis Counselling from the Psychosynthesis Trust, and I am a qualified member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

I have a MA in Interdisciplinary Psychology from Leeds Beckett University and a BSc in Psychology from the University of Nottingham.

In parallel to my private practice, I have been working in school settings for over three years, supporting students with neurodiversity (particularly ADHD and Autism). I enjoy working with those who feel their minds work differently from the norm and helping them embrace their unique way of perceiving and looking at the world.

I also have years of experience working with individuals of the LGBTQIA+ community.

I trained in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and mindfulness meditation with the Dhamma Nikethanaya Buddhist Centre for Education, Meditation, Psychotherapy & Counselling, and I bring this mindful approach into my work and everyday life.

I support those undergoing personal and spiritual transformation, offering guidance through the often challenging and sometimes painful shifts in self-awareness and perception of the world.

I believe that therapy is about a real human-to-human connection. For this reason, in the section below I would like to share a bit about who I am and what inspires my work, so you can get a feel for whether we are a good fit.

Beyond my professional expertise:

  • Nature

    I have always felt a profound connection with nature and animals, which have been my constant teachers. They help me return to myself when I feel lost, reminding me of our interconnectedness: caring for myself is deeply connected to caring for them, and vice versa.

  • Embodiment

    Before training as a counsellor, I knew little about my body’s wisdom, often living in my thoughts and emotions. Over time, I have come to listen and trust my body’s messages and love expressing myself through conscious movement, like in 5 Rhythms and ecstatic dance, or through mindful practices like yoga.

  • Eastern philosophies

    Eastern philosophies like Buddhism, Yoga, and Tantra have become a grounding part in my life, guiding my self-exploration with insights into mindfulness, balance, and the nature of existence. They help me cultivate deeper awareness and compassion, enhancing my connection to myself and the world.

  • Diverse Identity

    I identify as queer and neurodivergent, which brings a genuine openness and curiosity toward others. This allows me to create a space where you can show up as you are, free from expectations. Together, we can explore what it truly means to be you and connect with a deeper sense of self.

  • Arts

    I am an avid reader and one of my favourite genres are fantasy books. Intuition and creativity are central to my approach, and I love to incorporate art, poetry, metaphors, dreams, and embodiment practices into therapy. Despite my love for words, I believe that sometimes these forms can express what words alone cannot.