Dr Sofia Likhacheva

Dr Sofia Likhacheva is a Counselling Psychologist and Integrative Psychotherapist at Schoen Clinic Chelsea, offering a compassionate, trauma-informed approach rooted in psychoanalytic and attachment-based principles. With a belief that each person's life experiences shape their emotional landscape, Dr Likhacheva centres her practice on understanding "what happened to you?" rather than "what is wrong with you?"

She provides a safe, confidential space for clients to explore how past events may impact their present, as well as their relationships and sense of self. Through a collaborative therapeutic process, she helps clients gain insights into unconscious patterns, nurturing deeper self-understanding and facilitating meaningful life changes.

With extensive experience in various mental health settings including the NHS, private practices, and charitable organisations, Dr Sofia Likhacheva has worked with adults, adolescents, and children dealing with diverse challenges, including anxiety, depression, relational difficulties, trauma, and eating disorders.

Dr Likhacheva specialises in the psychodynamic approach and is trained in several therapeutic modalities, including CBT, systemic, and person-centred therapy, tailoring her approach to each client’s unique needs.

She specialises in relational issues, neurodivergence, and eating disorders, and offers therapy in both English and Russian.

Dr Likhacheva holds a Doctorate in Counselling Psychology, Master's degree in Psychology and Psychotherapy and is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council, the British Psychological Society and the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

Languages spoken: English and Russian

Dr Sofia Likhacheva warmly welcomes privately insured and self-funding patients to her practice at the Schoen Clinic Chelsea.

HCPC Registration: PYL045777