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About Sofia
Dr. Sofia Ferreira is an HCPC-registered practitioner in the United Kingdom with 17 years of clinical experience. She helps people with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression and issues around motivation. Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese and international clients are accepted.
She uses practical, evidence-informed approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). In sessions she works with people to name what is causing distress and to try small, manageable steps that can change how they respond to difficult thoughts and feelings. She also uses motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques to support clearer goals and momentum.
Her work covers a range of concerns beyond mood and anxiety. This includes sleep and eating difficulties, panic and obsessions, chronic illness and pain, body image, personality concerns, and trauma-related symptoms. She also helps people dealing with life-stage changes and feelings of isolation or emptiness.
Sessions focus on concrete skills and brief experiments you can practise between meetings. Expect a mix of structured exercises, skill teaching and collaborative problem-solving. The aim is to help people build strategies that fit their day-to-day life rather than rely on long theoretical discussion.
To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session. Fees vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
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How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and supports action based on personal values. It is often used for anxiety, low mood and life transitions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and trying specific experiments to change them. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, panic and sleep or eating problems.
Finding the best approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk through your concerns, goals and preferences and agree on methods to try together. That plan can change as you test techniques and see what fits your life and routines.
The original biography does not list particular session formats, so please confirm available options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, shorten check-ins when needed and reduce travel time. It also allows the therapist to guide practical skill practice between meetings so techniques can be applied to everyday situations.
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Portuguese
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem and depression. Additional areas include trauma, sleep and eating issues, panic, obsessions, chronic illness and body image.
Which therapeutic styles does she use?
Her practice uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. She also draws on motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 17 years of professional experience working with people on mood, anxiety and related concerns.
What are her professional credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with the HCPC and works in the United Kingdom.
Can I see a therapist in my language?
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese. International clients are accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.