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Dr. Sofia Ferreira, HCPC

Credentials: HCPC
Experience: 17 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English, Portuguese
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyAnger managementSelf esteem Depression Coping with life changes

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Dr. Sofia Ferreira helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety or low mood. She explains therapy in clear terms and aims to make first sessions straightforward.

Sofia works in English and Portuguese and draws on 17 years of professional experience to guide conversations and set practical steps forward. She focuses on problems such as anger, low self-esteem, depression and difficulties with sleep or eating. She also supports people dealing with trauma, obsessive thoughts, panic and mood instability.

Background and approach

Sofia pays attention to how long-standing patterns affect day-to-day life and looks for small, manageable changes. In sessions she creates a calm space for people to talk without judgement. Conversations aim to clarify what matters most to the client and to set concrete, realistic goals.

She uses structured techniques alongside brief exercises to build coping skills between meetings. Her approach combines evidence-based methods with a focus on what the client can try straight away. That may include practical strategies for managing overwhelming thoughts, ways to tolerate difficult emotions, or steps to restore routine and sleep.

Progress is reviewed regularly so plans can be adjusted. People often come seeking clearer direction after big life changes, persistent anxiety, or repeated setbacks. Sofia works collaboratively to identify priorities and to create a doable plan that fits everyday life.

Approaches that translate well to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice difficult thoughts and to choose actions that match their values. It helps when anxiety or low mood make it hard to move toward what matters. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing them with real-life tasks. It is useful for panic, obsessive thoughts, mood problems and sleep or eating difficulties. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance and interpersonal skills that reduce overwhelming reactions and help people cope day to day.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk through goals, preferences and practical needs, then agree a way forward together. That collaborative process means methods can be adapted over time if something is not helping.

Online sessions can be held by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to fit different routines. Video calls allow face-to-face discussion and exercises, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth or movement is limited, live chat suits shorter check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between meetings. These options aim to make therapy flexible so people can engage around work, caregiving or everyday life.

What concerns does Sofia often help with?

Sofia helps people cope with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem and depression. She also works with trauma, sleep and eating problems, bipolar mood issues and obsessive or panic symptoms.

What style of therapy does she use in sessions?

She uses structured, practical approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy. These methods focus on skills, values and changing unhelpful thinking and behaviour.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 17 years of professional experience working with people on a range of mental health and wellbeing concerns. That experience informs how she plans sessions and sets short-term goals.

Where is she based and what credential does she hold?

She practises in the United Kingdom and is registered with the HCPC. The HCPC credential is shown as provided by the therapist.

Which languages can sessions be held in?

Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese. She is also able to work with international clients in those languages.

What session formats are available?

Therapy can be delivered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. Different formats suit different needs such as shorter check-ins or longer conversations on video.

How are costs and billing handled?

Cost varies depending on location and therapist arrangements. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time, as described by the service.

How do I begin if I want to work with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Most often

Stress, Anxiety
Anger management
Self esteem

Also listed

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 17 years
Registered with: HCPC
Languages: English, Portuguese

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Dr. Sofia Ferreira, HCPC

Background and approach

Approaches that translate well to online therapy

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Others working with stress, anxiety