Sohaila Sophia
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therapeutically informed coaching

Blending emotional depth with practical clarity

THERAPEUTICALLY INFORMED COACHING

Feel more like yourself

– calm, confident, & connected.

If you’re used to holding everything together, being the capable one, or thinking your way through every decision, while quietly feeling stretched, stuck, or disconnected – you don’t have to keep doing it alone.

I offer a calm, grounded space where we can understand what’s happening beneath the surface and create meaningful, lasting change.

About Sohaila

A grounded approach to meaningful, lasting change

I’m a therapeutically informed coach (often described as a life coach), and a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) accredited by the International Coaching Federation – a globally recognised standard in coaching excellence.

I support individuals, couples and professionals to better understand themselves, their relationships, and how they move through the world.

My work is grounded in the belief that lasting change doesn’t come from pushing harder or simply “thinking differently”, but from understanding what’s happening beneath the surface.

Before and alongside my work as a coach, I’ve spent years supporting people navigating pressure, responsibility, and emotional complexity – experiences that deeply inform how I hold space for my clients today.

I bring a calm, steady and non-judgemental presence to our work, alongside honest reflection and practical guidance.

I also work with business owners and self-employed professionals – drawing on my background in executive and corporate coaching – supporting them through the emotional and mental demands of running a business, from decision-making and pressure, to confidence, boundaries and sustainable growth.

Clients often come to me when they’re used to being the one who copes – and are ready for a space where they don’t have to.

Services

Work With Me

1:1 Coaching

Personalised coaching to help you move forward with clarity, confidence and purpose.

Private, confidential coaching for thoughtful, high-functioning individuals who are used to holding everything together but feel exhausted by the pressure.

Whether you’re navigating transitions, burnout, relationship challenges, or simply a sense that something isn’t quite aligned – this is a space to pause, reflect, and reset.

What this can support with

  • Overthinking, self-doubt or feeling stuck
  • Burnout, pressure or emotional overwhelm
  • Navigating life or career transitions
  • Relationship patterns and communication challenges
  • Building confidence, clarity and self-trust

How it works

Most clients work with me on an ongoing basis, typically with two sessions per month and support in between.

This creates space not just for insight, but for meaningful, supported change in your day-to-day life – helping you integrate what we explore, rather than simply understanding it.

Couples Coaching

Support to improve communication, rebuild trust, and create deeper understanding in your relationship.

For couples who care deeply but feel caught in the same conversations or are quietly drifting further apart.

Together, we shift unhelpful dynamics, restore steadier communication, and rebuild trust. So you can move forward feeling more aligned, connected, and secure in your relationship – with greater clarity, safety, and ease.

What we might work on

  • Repeating arguments or miscommunication
  • Feeling disconnected or emotionally distant
  • Navigating change, stress or life transitions
  • Rebuilding trust and understanding

The focus

Our work isn’t about blame or deciding who’s right.

It’s about understanding the dynamic between you – and creating a more secure, supportive way of relating, where both people feel heard, respected and able to move forward together.

Corporate Coaching

Coaching for professionals navigating pressure, leadership responsibility, transition, or burnout.

A confidential, grounded space to step out of performance mode, think clearly, and respond to challenges with greater steadiness and emotional intelligence.

Whether supporting individuals or teams, the focus is not just on performance, but on the people behind it – and how they think, communicate and lead under pressure.

Common areas of focus

  • Leadership pressure and decision-making
  • Burnout, stress and emotional load
  • Communication and team dynamics
  • Confidence, boundaries and self-leadership
  • Navigating change, growth or organisational transition

Ways to work together

Support can be tailored to your organisation through 1:1 coaching, team coaching, workshops, retained coaching support, and DISC psychometric profiling.

The aim is to create sustainable change – supporting individual wellbeing, stronger relationships, and healthier ways of working.

DISC Profiling

Using DISC to understand your natural tendencies, strengths and blind spots – for individuals and teams.

DISC is a psychometric profiling tool that helps individuals and teams better understand how they think, communicate and respond – particularly under pressure.

Available as a standalone service or alongside coaching, DISC provides a practical framework for improving self-awareness, communication and working relationships.

DISC can support with

  • Self-awareness and personal development
  • Leadership development
  • Stronger communication and working relationships
  • Team dynamics and collaboration
  • Conflict reduction and resolution

How it works

For individuals, DISC provides insight into strengths, preferences and blind spots, helping improve decision-making, communication and self-awareness.

For teams, it creates a shared language that supports stronger collaboration, greater understanding and more effective leadership.

My Approach

How Coaching Works

My approach sits between coaching and therapy.

We don’t just focus on goals or quick fixes. We take time to understand the patterns, beliefs and emotional responses shaping your experience – so that change feels more natural, sustainable and aligned.

Alongside this depth, I bring practical structure and reflection, helping you not only gain insight, but make meaningful shifts in your life, relationships and work.

This isn’t quick-fix coaching or advice-led sessions. It’s a space to slow down, understand yourself more deeply, and create change that actually lasts.

Clients often come to me when they’ve tried other approaches but still feel stuck, disconnected, or unsure why things aren’t shifting.

I often work with people who are capable, thoughtful and relied upon by others – but feel the weight of that responsibility.

This may look like:

  • Managing everything on the outside while feeling overwhelmed underneath
  • Struggling to switch off or stop overthinking
  • Feeling stuck, disconnected or unsure what you actually want
  • Wanting more clarity, confidence, or ease in your relationships or work

Many of my clients come to me at a point where something no longer feels sustainable – and they’re ready to understand why and what needs to change.

Testimonials

What Clients Say

“It’s been nothing short of life-changing… the best investment I’ve ever made. I feel more connected to myself, the people I love and my life.”

Dave

“I came to you exhausted and overwhelmed… now I’m living more authentically and have the confidence to completely change my career.”

Rebecca

“I now love myself and believe in myself again… I would never have made these changes without Sohaila.”

Claire

“Before working with Sohaila I felt drained, scared and lost – now my mindset is free, strong and capable. I now know that I am enough.”

Danielle

“I felt so safe, heard and held. Our sessions helped me finally make peace with something I’d been carrying for years.”

Emily

“I’ve done more in the last 10 days than I had in the last 10 months.”

Paul

“The way I communicate with my partner has completely shifted – I now speak calmly and clearly without guilt.”

Jamie

“It felt like chatting to a friend, a teacher and a cheerleader all in one – I can honestly say it’s changed my life.”

Michelle

SOHAILA SOPHIA COACHING

Real, Sustainable Change

Together, we explore what’s really going on, shift what’s no longer serving you, and build new ways of relating – to yourself, your partner, and your work.

My work is therapeutically informed, blending emotional depth with practical clarity.

I often work with thoughtful, high-functioning people who carry a great deal – and want a space where they don’t have to hold it all together.

Sohaila Sophia

Curious about working together?

If you’re considering coaching, the best first step is a short introductory call.

You’re also welcome to share a little about what’s bringing you here or send across any questions using this enquiry box. I’ll respond personally so you can decide what feels right for you.

Your coaching journey begins here

If you’re curious about working together, the best first step is a short, free introductory call. It’s a chance for us to connect, explore what you’re looking for, and see if it feels like the right fit.

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Frequently Asked Questions

A few answers to the questions I’m most commonly asked about coaching, sessions and working together. If there’s anything else you’d like to know, please feel free to get in touch.

Do you offer face-to-face sessions?2026-05-26T10:48:52+01:00

I’m based in Southsea, Portsmouth, UK, and offer a limited number of in-person sessions when booked in advance. For business clients, sessions can be delivered virtually, at your premises, or from local business centre meeting spaces.

Do you offer virtual sessions?2026-05-26T10:49:32+01:00

Yes – the majority of sessions are held online, making coaching accessible and flexible wherever you are based.

How often do we meet?2026-03-31T19:03:33+01:00

Most clients work with me on an ongoing basis, typically meeting twice per month, with support in between sessions.

How do I know if this is right for me?2026-04-23T13:30:57+01:00

The best way is to book an introductory call. This gives us space to explore what’s going on for you and whether this feels like the right fit.

What is the difference between coaching and therapy?2026-05-26T10:39:31+01:00

Coaching focuses on forward movement, clarity, and change, while therapy often explores past experiences and healing. My work sits between the two – supporting both understanding and action.

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