- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- DBT skills
About Sofia
Dr. Sofia Ferreira is an HCPC-registered clinician in the United Kingdom with 17 years of experience. She works with adults who are struggling with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, motivation problems and depression. Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese and she accepts international clients.
She focuses on clear, practical steps rather than labels. Conversations cover what triggers strong reactions, how those reactions affect daily life, and which small changes can reduce repeated outbursts or simmering resentment. She uses straightforward strategies to help people recognise patterns and try different responses in everyday situations.
Dr Ferreira draws on approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. In practice that means helping clients notice unhelpful thoughts, test them against real life, and build skills for managing intense feelings. Sessions also look at motivation and goal-setting when low mood or apathy are part of the problem.
She often works with issues that overlap anger, like sleep disruption, chronic pain, body image and trauma. Conversations can include practical coping tools for panic, obsessive thinking, or mood swings alongside longer-term work on beliefs and behaviour.
Her way of working is collaborative and task-focused. Clients can expect clear suggestions, chance to practise skills between sessions, and review of what is or isn’t helping. The initial step is a short matching questionnaire and then scheduling a first session.
Therapeutic approaches used online and how they help
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is useful when anger or avoidance gets in the way of things that matter, and it focuses on small actions rather than trying to remove all difficult feelings.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour. Online CBT sessions often involve identifying triggers, testing thoughts against evidence, and practicing new responses to reduce reactive behaviour at work or at home.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers practical skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. Skills include grounding, distress tolerance and emotion regulation that can be practised between sessions to reduce sudden outbursts or long-standing resentment.
Deciding which approach to use is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, current problems and personal preferences, and then agree on a plan together. This keeps the work practical and focused on what the client wants to change.
Confirm available session formats before booking. The main practical benefits of remote sessions are ease of fitting appointments into a working day, shorter check-ins when needed, and the chance to try skills in real-life settings between meetings. Many people find online work makes it simpler to add therapy into a busy life without long travel.
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Portuguese
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem and depression, plus related issues such as trauma, sleep and eating problems.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is practical and collaborative, focusing on skill-building and testing changes in daily life rather than only talking about feelings.
How much experience does she have?
She has 17 years of professional experience working with adults on emotional and behavioural concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the HCPC and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese.
Can international clients work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients.
How are sessions arranged and how much do they cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions are provided via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.