Dr. Sofia Ferreira

• Stress and anxiety
• Depression and mood
• ACT CBT DBT methods

About Sofia

Dr. Sofia Ferreira helps people manage stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem and depression. She works with clients on motivation, confidence and coping with life changes, using straightforward talking and practical strategies. Dr. Ferreira is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and has 17 years of experience.

Her sessions focus on clear, goal-oriented work. She listens to what is most pressing for each person and then suggests evidence-based techniques to try between meetings. That can include behaviour experiments, planning small steps, and practicing skills for emotional regulation.

Dr. Ferreira draws on a few established approaches to guide the work, including cognitive and acceptance-based methods. She also uses solution-focused ideas to help people notice what is already working and build on it. This mix aims to be practical and applicable to everyday life.

She has experience with a wide range of concerns beyond mood, such as eating and sleeping problems, chronic pain and illness, body image, and trauma-related difficulties. Dr. Ferreira also supports people dealing with isolation, guilt, life purpose questions and personality-related struggles.

Sessions are carried out in a straightforward way that suits the client’s pace. People who prefer a structured plan or those who want a more exploratory conversation can both be supported. Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese, and international clients are accepted.

How her approaches translate to online counselling

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thought patterns and choose actions that match their priorities, often through short exercises and values clarification. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical behavioural experiments and planning. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) teaches specific skills for managing strong emotions and improving distress tolerance in daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss your goals and preferences and together you will decide which methods to try first. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made as your needs change.

Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are offered. Online counselling can make it easier to fit appointments around work or family commitments, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Some formats need less bandwidth or do not require a camera, which can suit days when concentration or energy is low. Registered or accredited professionals can also mix skills-based work with solution-focused planning to keep sessions practical and oriented to everyday life.

Topics Sofia lists

• Stress and 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 and 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

Ways of working

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
• Motivational Interviewing
• Solution-Focused Therapy
• Trauma-Focused Therapy

Questions about Sofia

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. She helps people with anxiety, panic and related symptoms using techniques to manage nervous thoughts and reactions.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy in her practice.

How long has she been practising?

She has 17 years of professional experience working with psychological and emotional concerns.

Is she registered with a professional body in the UK?

Yes. She is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

Can I have sessions in Portuguese?

Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese.

Can international clients work with her?

Yes. International clients are accepted.

How are sessions arranged and what formats are available?

Please confirm current session options before booking by checking the platform details, as the biography does not list specific session formats.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and the service uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.