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Dr. Sofia Ferreira, HCPC
United Kingdom
HCPC counsellor - stress and mood concerns
See online therapy options- CBT and ACT
- DBT skills
- English and Portuguese
About Sofia
Dr. Sofia Ferreira is a HCPC-registered counsellor in the United Kingdom with 17 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression and motivation difficulties. She also addresses sleep and eating concerns and supports people coping with major life changes and the effects of trauma.
Her practice focuses on straightforward conversations about thoughts, feelings and day-to-day habits. Sessions look at what keeps problems going and test small changes to break unhelpful cycles. She uses structured tools and clear exercises so people can practise new responses between meetings.
Sofia draws on a mix of practical approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. That means sessions often combine thinking about unhelpful beliefs, noticing difficult emotions, and learning skills for managing strong reactions. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused techniques are used when deciding goals and planning next steps.
She works in English and Portuguese and accepts international clients. Costs vary by location and use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To start, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
Her style is direct and focused on useful strategies. Sessions aim to make daily life more manageable by changing how people respond to stress, mood shifts and unwanted thoughts.
How CBT, ACT and DBT are used in online sessions
CBT focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing small behaviour changes. It suits anxiety, low mood, panic and disordered thinking by breaking patterns that keep problems going.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice what matters to them and practise making choices that fit those values, even when emotions are difficult. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete skills for managing intense emotions and reducing reactive behaviour.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss your goals and preferences and suggest which methods to try first. This is a collaborative process and plans can be adjusted as you learn what helps.
The original biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so please confirm the current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed and remove travel time. They can also let people use webcam or audio only if that suits them better. Registered or accredited professionals will help set up a session rhythm that fits practical life demands while focusing on clear, structured techniques.
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Portuguese
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with most?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem and depression, plus sleep and eating concerns and coping with life changes and trauma.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, then test practical experiments to change them. Sessions often include simple exercises to practise between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 17 years of professional experience working with a range of mood and anxiety-related concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and practices from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese. She also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Costs vary with location and therapy uses a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.