Sofia Tanzanu, BACP

Sofia Tanzanu is a BACP counsellor who combines practical talking therapy with a warm, person-centred manner. She focuses on helping people who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, grief or the fallout from trauma. Sofia aims to make therapy feel flexible and human, not rigid or one-size-fits-all.

She uses an integrative approach, drawing on Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to match methods to each person’s needs. That means she might help you spot unhelpful thinking patterns, notice relationship dynamics from the past, or simply offer steady support as you work through pain and loss.

Over eight years she has supported people with relationship troubles, major life changes, and the strains of living with chronic illness or ongoing health challenges. Sofia also addresses issues such as low self-esteem, social anxiety, guilt, isolation and compassion fatigue. Her work often includes helping people rebuild routines and coping skills after difficult experiences.

Sessions are paced to the individual, with an emphasis on listening and practical steps you can try between meetings. Sofia focuses on what matters most to each person and helps set realistic goals for change. She aims to help clients find clarity, strengthen resilience and take manageable steps towards feeling better.

Clients can expect a calm, non-judgemental space where practical strategies meet compassionate understanding. Sofia encourages honest conversation about worries and works collaboratively to find approaches that fit everyday life.

How Sofia’s approaches translate to online work

Sofia draws on Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to shape her online sessions. Attachment work looks at how early relationship patterns affect current feelings and helps people understand recurring struggles. Client-centred therapy focuses on offering empathetic listening and helping a person find their own solutions. CBT helps identify unhelpful thoughts and tests small behaviour changes to reduce distress.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Sofia will talk with each person about what feels helpful and adapt methods over time. This is a collaborative process where goals and preferences guide which techniques are used.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking as formats are not listed here. Online sessions can fit more easily into busy schedules, save travel time and make it simpler to keep appointments around work or caregiving. They can also allow a shorter check-in if needed, or a quieter session when less bandwidth is available. Registered or accredited professionals, including therapists, commonly use these benefits to help people maintain continuity of care while working on stress, anxiety, grief and long-term health challenges.