Sofia Korachai, MBACP, MNCPS (Accr.) , GMBPsS.

About me

 

My name is Sofia Korachai, and I am currently a Clinical Doctorate candidate at the University of Essex, within the Department of Psychoanalytic Studies. My clinical doctoral research focuses on Female Subjectivity and Psychoanalysis. The primary objective of my studies is to further enhance my expertise and specialization as a fully qualified Psychodynamic Psychotherapist and Counsellor.

 

I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) & an accredited member of the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society. I adhere to their Ethical Framework, ensuring compliance with their guidelines for good practice. Additionally, I am a BPS Accredited Psychologist, specializing in Clinical Psychology, awarded by Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge. 

 

My additional specialties include an MA in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy and Counselling, expertise in Contemporary Interpersonal Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, a Postgraduate Diploma in Dramatherapy & one in Playtherapy,  full qualifications in Lego Therapy and Special Education as I am also a Psychopedagogue.  I provide individual and group therapy sessions for children, adolescents, and adults, offering both in-person and online formats. Furthermore, I facilitate therapeutic and reflective groups.

 

I have experience working with adolescents and children across various settings in the UK, including all-through schools, colleges, and charitable organizations. Additionally, I have contributed to the research sector stemming from my affiliation with Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, where I completed my studies. During this time, I worked under the supervision of Dr. Elizabeth Kirk in the University's Department of Developmental Psychology, and collaborated with esteemed researchers at the University of Central Lancashire and the University of Sheffield.

 

Maintaining strong connections with my hometown of Greece, I have been actively involved with the Athens Institute of Contemporary Psychotherapy (ICPA) since 2014, assuming various roles that align with the Institute's philosophy of flexibility, professional development, and the promotion of innovative practices in psychotherapy. My focus is on both personal and professional growth, supported by the ICPA's clinical supervision programs, which are led by highly qualified professionals from Greece, the United States, and the United Kingdom. Additionally, I engage in clinical groups with the Institute's associates, whose warm encouragement fosters a nurturing environment for development. My goal is to acquire a diverse and comprehensive skill set that ensures personalized care and supports the professional retention of each client. During the present period, I am engaged in a collaborative remote working arrangement with the ICPA as a lecturer in the Institute's Education Department. Concurrently, I am collaborating closely with the students of the National Kapodistrian University of Athens who are completing their internships at ICPA. Our collaborative efforts are focused on matters pertaining to research literature, research methodologies, and the development of new research initiatives.