About me

My academic and professional background

I am Sofia, I hold a Postgraduate Diploma in Psychosynthesis Counselling from the Psychosynthesis Trust, and I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I am currently undertaking an Advanced Diploma in Integrative Transpersonal Psychotherapy at Re-Vision.

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 five 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. I also attended a week-long course, Working with Emotions, at Kopan Monastery in Nepal, exploring emotions through Tibetan Buddhist philosophy and practice. These experiences have deepened my understanding of mindfulness and continue to shape the way I bring a mindful approach to both 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, building a relationship with oneself and in 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 intuitive movement, like in 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

    Being neurodivergent and queer has shaped the openness and curiosity I bring to my work with others. It helps me create a space where you can show up as you are, without having to fit into expectations or be anything other than yourself.
    Together, we can explore what it means to be you, with all the complexity that comes with it, and find ways to 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.