Sophieparienti Reviews 

I had a counseling session with Sophie. She is a marital and couple counselor. If like me your are in a relationship and struggling I highly urge you to read on... honestly I am a little embarased to not have figured this out earlier. so much time wasted in superficial discussions and surface level counseling
With Sophie, for the first time, I was able to see with real clarity the central issue behind the struggles in my marriage and in other relationships.

She clearly identified one important event in my past and traced it to a current pattern that is pervasive in my relationship choices. No playing victim here or blaming or accusing. She explained how similar pattern plays not only in my choices and behavior, but also in the choices and behavior of my partners.
It is a type of addiction, as she explains. You would be lucky if that addiction is a positive one, but for me, and probably for most people, it is often a negative addiction or dependency.
Perhaps the most important takeaway from my session with Sophie is simply this: all of my interactions with my wife should come from a place of understanding and love, or at least from intellectual curiosity. Not from anger, resentment, or accusation.The list of what the other person does wrong can be long. I could write a book about the things my wife does that I disapprove of.. But once you understand that the other person is also powerless in understanding the source of their own emotions or action and that the other person is also caught in something beyond their conscious control, then everything changes.
Sophie does not like to use the word "victim" andI wish there were a better word...but in some way, the other person is also subject to forces they did not choose. These forces are powerful and addictive and will manifest in our life and just like in any type of addiction we will join hand with it to help destroy/harm us even futher. We do it because it is the only home they know.
I guess what Sophie is saying is that we need to build a new home for ourselves and for our families. We must stop repeating the patterns of the past if we truly want to live a good life. We must do this for ourselves and for our children too. They are watching, learning, and will repeat whatever emotional patterns they learn from us parents.
I also liked the distinction Sophie makes between family, marriage, and couple.
Family is the children, the home, the shared daily responsibilities.

Marriage is the contract we have for running the family and managing practical affairs.

The couple is the place for sharing time, building intimate connection, holding hands, and finding the courage, motivation, and support to face life together.

I could go on and on about this... I do not know yet how this insight will help when I implement it in my marriage and other relationships. What I know is that I will no longer tolerate receiving peanuts from partners or friends. I will aim for the cake. And I like coconut cake, ornate with mango and peach.

I will stop here. But if you are a couple and you are struggling, know that most people do. Know also that there are patterns at play often just one. Find an external counselor who is wise, mature, experienced, and kind.
Sophie is that medium. Wherever you are in the world, one session, or a couple of sessions, could transform your relationship. And if not your relationship, then at least your perception of what a satisfying relationship is. Lenny of Venice Beach, California

In one of the most difficult phases of my life, I had the great fortune of finding Sophie as my therapist. Her work goes far beyond classical therapy and has given me profound new perspectives on myself, my marriage, and life as a whole. I am very grateful for her support and can wholeheartedly recommend her.

The experience Sophie has is indescribable. She sees people and knows how they feel and what they think.

When I met her for the first time I was going through a very tough season of my life.
Sophie was super aware of my feelings without saying it. She helped me to calm down and focus on solutions.

Thank you Sophie for everything.

What I appreciated most about Sophie's coaching was the simplicity with which she explained complex relationship dynamics.

Before, we felt overwhelmed and unsure of where to start. Sophie broke everything down into manageable steps and provided clear, actionable advice that made immediate sense. Her approach to improving our communication patterns was straightforward and incredibly effective, leading to a significant and rapid improvement in our relationship. I highly recommend her to anyone looking to strengthen their partnership.

Sophie has been an absolute anchor for me during one of the most challenging phases of my life. She creates a deeply safe, compassionate space while also guiding with clarity and strength. Through our work, I learned to trust and love myself again, listen to my inner voice, and move through hard moments with awareness and self-respect. I’m incredibly grateful for her support and highly recommend her to anyone ready for real transformation. Thank you, Sophie ❤️

I worked with Sophie Parienti through a series of private coaching sessions and the experience exceeded my expectations.

What stood out to me was her ability to quickly understand my situation and identify behavioural patterns I had been repeating for years without realising. The sessions were not abstract conversations. They were practical, structured, and gave me clear tools I could apply immediately in both personal and professional relationships.

I noticed immediate changes: calmer reactions, better communication, and more awareness of my own triggers and assumptions. The work focused first on the relationship with myself, which naturally improved the way I relate to others.

Sophie is attentive, perceptive, and direct when needed, but always respectful and supportive. I never felt judged, only guided.

I would absolutely recommend her to anyone feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or wanting to build healthier relationships. You do not have to figure everything out alone, and having the right guidance makes a real difference.

I worked with Sophie during the most painful relationship situation last year. Her guidance, space holding, and wisdom were invaluable to me, and through the work with her I gained invaluable tools to uplevel myself and my personal relationships. I’m really grateful for the work we did.