Dr. Sofia Ferreira
Compassionate, practical therapy for everyday struggles
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About Sofia
Dr. Sofia Ferreira offers steady, practical support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low mood or struggles with self-esteem. She speaks English and Portuguese and encourages a straightforward way of talking about what is worrying you.
Her opening aim is to make it easier to take the first step and stay engaged in therapy when life feels hard. She has 17 years of professional experience and is registered with the HCPC.
Background and approach
That background means she is familiar with a wide range of concerns, from mood disorders and panic to trauma and eating and sleeping difficulties. She also works with issues such as chronic health problems, body image and feelings of emptiness or guilt. In sessions she focuses on what helps you cope day to day.
Practical tools are mixed with moments to reflect on values and priorities. She draws on approaches that help people change unhelpful thoughts, build new coping skills and stay motivated when progress feels slow. Appointments aim to be collaborative.
You will set the goals and pace, and she will offer techniques and questions to move things forward. The goal is clearer thinking, more manageable emotions and safer ways to handle distressing memories or urges. People often come for help with life changes, ongoing mood problems such as bipolar, or repetitive worries and compulsions.
If you want to know whether this style fits your needs, you can start by answering a short matching questionnaire and scheduling an initial session.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 17
- Registered with
- HCPC
- Registration number
- PYL25076
- Languages
- English, Portuguese
- Approaches include
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Sofia's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
What Sofia works with
Everything Sofia lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Trauma and abuse
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Bipolar disorder
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Body image
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Control issues
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches Sofia lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How Sofia works online
Finding the right approach is usually a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and will adapt techniques from one or more approaches to suit the situation. You and the therapist decide together which tools to try and how to measure progress.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also mean choosing quieter surroundings or avoiding video if that helps you engage. Registered or accredited professionals aim to help people make steady, practical changes using these methods whether sessions are remote or in person.
Questions and answers
What kinds of problems does she commonly help with?
She supports people experiencing stress, anxiety, depression and low self-esteem, and also addresses trauma, eating and sleeping problems, bipolar symptoms, anger and panic.
What is the therapist's general style in sessions?
Her style is practical and collaborative, mixing straightforward conversations with skill-building exercises and values-focused reflection.
How much experience does she have?
She has 17 years of professional experience working with a broad range of mental health concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the HCPC and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages can sessions be held in?
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese for people living in the UK or internationally.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How do fees and payments work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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