Sofia Nunes Email & Phone Number

I am a qualified psychodynamic therapist with a Post-graduate Diploma in Human Relations and Counselling from Human Development Scotland (2020) and also hold a Post-graduate Certificate in Counselling Studies from the University of Edinburgh (2013) with an integrative approach between psychodynamic and person-centred modalities. My practice is influenced by a life-long interest in Jungian therapy, and by my considerable experience with energy therapy. I am a qualified Reiki Master with over 1,000 hours of reiki therapy practice as part of my work with the Tollcross Community Healing Group between 2009 and 2017. My work with subtler dynamics enables me to attune to the unspoken feelings of my clients and facilitate a primordial nurturing environment where they can express their whole self and begin to thrive. I also adopt a variety of creative approaches, depending on the individual needs of each client. Originally from Lisbon, I completed an undergraduate degree in International Relations and in my early professional life amassed a wealth of experience both in educational settings, teaching languages and music, and in general and technical translation. In the UK I've held a variety of posts where the ability to empathise and empower others was paramount, such as Community Interpreter (Edinburgh City Council), Visitor Services Officer (Scottish Parliament) and, more recently, Community Participation Specialist (Scottish Parliament). In the interim, I volunteered in local mental health charities and trained as a mental health professional. My own multicultural background and varied professional history in educational and supportive roles has prepared me to engage with clients on a wide range of issues without judgment or preconceptions, a stance that has benefited my clients at PF Counselling Service since 2019 and in my own practice. In addition to offering therapy in English and Portuguese, my firm grasp of French, Italian and Spanish has proven valuable in facilitating deeper expression and exploration of affects in the clients’ own languages.

Listed skills include English, Microsoft Office, Foreign Languages, Microsoft Word, and 9 others.