BeSophro Team

Born in Switzerland,  Dominique Antiglio was referred to a Sophrologist by her GP when she was 15 years old to overcome health issues that were not responding to traditional approaches. This introduction to Sophrology led her on a path to studying directly under the Founder of Sophrology, Dr. Alfonso Caycedo. Her background in Osteopathy and her passion for the mind-body connection has deepened her understanding of Sophrology and how to best use it to support the nervous system and empower people through challenging times.

Dominique is leading the movement of bringing Sophrology beyond Continental Europe to English speaking countries. Driven by her passion to make Sophrology available to as many people as possible, her best-selling book “The Life-Changing Power of Sophrology” was the first widely published comprehensive guide on Sophrology in English worldwide and BeSophro is now the leading online Sophrology consultancy and platform in the UK.

Dominique specialises in stress and sleep management, anxiety, self-development, and preparing for major life events. Combining Sophrology with her in-depth therapeutic experience and broad understanding of health and the nervous system, she founded BeSophro in 2011 to offer a unique approach to self-development through body and mind.

Dominique is part of the ASICS team of experts for ‘Movement for Mind’, which incorporates Sophrology into their new movement-based program to support mental health.

Dominique is an international speaker whose clients include Amazon, ASICS, The World Economic Forum, The Guardian Masterclass and the UK Government. She has regular appearances on podcasts and is regularly featured in the media.

Steven Laureys, MD PhD, is an award-winning neurologist and neuroscientist, a father of five and our Head of Scientific Advisory Board at BeSophro. He is recognised worldwide as a leading clinician and researcher in the field of neurology, brain plasticity, consciousness and neuromodulation. He is head of the GIGA Consciousness Research Unit and Brain Clinic of the University and University Hospital of Liège in Belgium, and a professor at the CERVO Brain Centre at Laval University, Canada.

Professor Laureys has achieved awards from the European Academy of Neurology, the European Academy of Sciences, the German Max Planck Society and the US Society of Cognitive Neuroscience. He is the former president of the Association for the Scientific Study of Consciousness and has published over 500 scientific articles on the workings of the human mind. Steven is also an International Bestselling Author, contributing to popularising brain science notably through his most recent title in English “The No-nonsense Meditation Book: A Scientist’s Guide To The Power of Meditation”.

Athina Belsi BSc, MPH, PhD is a Senior Teaching Fellow in Clinical Communication at Imperial College School of Medicine and an Academic Tutor. Originally trained as a clinical social worker in Greece, before doing her Master’s in Public Health at King’s College London which led to a PhD.

Before taking up her current post, Athina had led work into understanding patient perceptions of integrated care pathways at the Department of Primary Care and Public Health at Imperial College. Athina’s research focuses on patients’ experiences from interactions with healthcare professionals and provision of services, as well as patients’ views to contribute to better wellbeing. She is also interested in medical students’ and healthcare professionals’ wellbeing and ways to enhance it.

Athina has recently brought Sophrology to Imperial College School of Medicine as part of an initiative to help students with stress-management, better sleep and performance. Athina has published and presented her work in conferences and peer-reviewed journals and is a qualified Sophrologist.

Sophie McGrath is a qualified Sophrologist with specialism in stress-management, women’s empowerment, and corporate well-being.

Sophie has extensive experience in supporting individuals and groups with Sophrology. Her previous career was in the media industry, where she gained a solid understanding of the corporate world’s challenges. Through her professional and caring approach, Sophie creates a safe space for clients to explore their inner resources and transform at their own pace. As part of BeSophro, she has also done extensive corporate work with clients including Hewlett Packard, Google France, FIS and Société Générale.

Sophie is also a qualified hypnosis practitioner. She’s received training in hypnobirthing, EFT, non-violent communication and positive psychology. She can guide sessions in both English and French.

“Great understanding and assessment of my need. Perfectly answered my expectations and even more. I will highly recommend Sophie for her expertise and professionalism!”
Testimonial from Sophie’s Client

“To be honest, I was not convinced before trying it, but I had to try something new… The results were amazing: in only 6 sessions, and about 2 months: I was less stressed, and I felt reconnected to myself and my desires.! Even my husband said that the atmosphere at home was more peaceful and calm.”
Testimonial from Sophie’s Client

Natalia is a qualified Sophrologist specialising in corporate well-being as well as a certified corporate coach, creative entrepreneur and digital experience designer.

She blends her knowledge of Sophrology, neuroscience, and over 10 years of experience in digital media to support BeSophro’s custom and easy-to-implement corporate programs with one objective: helping organisations build mentally resilient, self-aware and purpose-driven teams, capable of rapidly adapting and innovating in a fast-evolving business landscape.

As workshop leader, her focus is on rethinking the brain-body connection’s decisive role in shaping tomorrow’s most wanted soft business skills and bringing about these positive changes through the practice of Sophrology.

Her passion for Sophrology draws its roots in over 12 years of personal intensive body-mind and art practice, as well as a 10+ years journey at the heart of busy corporate ecosystems (United Nations, BCG (former Quantis), Fondation Brocher, etc.).

Natalia speaks French and English. She is certified in Neuroscience for Business (MIT Sloan) and holds a Masters in Humanities (Sorbonne).

“Discovering the benefits of sophrology with Natalia was a game changer for me. With so much stress on our daily professional lives, finding a space where to feel secure and just let go of all the heavy weight and emotions in one’s shoulders is invaluable. This is something that everyone should have the chance to do twice every day, morning and before bed.”
BeSophro Thrive Within Programme Participant, WIPO ( United Nations)

Marion Rees is a Qualified Sophrologist specialising in stress-management, empowering her clients to develop tailored strategies for resilience and improved physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. Her particular focus is on the support of individuals experiencing life transitions.

Marion is also a Registered Social Worker with experience in complex challenges both in hospitals and the wider community where she has notably supported military personnel, veterans and their families.

Her practice of Sophrology incorporate knowledge and skills from wider training in counselling and experience in:
– self-harm and suicide prevention
– trauma
– communication (NLP and Non-Violent Communication)
– loss and bereavement
– terminal illness
– separation
– return to work and career change

Employing a person-centred, empathetic and trauma-informed approach, Marion supports her clients in regaining a sense of agency over their situations and helps them reconnect with their capacities for harmony, confidence and hope, to live life with greater vitality, joy and self-belief.

“I enjoyed every session! The idea of Sophrology was very new to me and I didn’t known what to expect. However it was a wonderful experience…the benefits have offered me an opportunity to visualise how I want my future to look like, taught me how I can calm myself during moments of panic and create my own mental goal through imagination. I can now transform anxiety into movement, thoughtfulness, and mindfulness. I was very lucky to have had these sessions ; I would recommend Sophrology to anyone battling mental health issues. Marion and Sophrology were my first step to recovery, and it is something I will remember for a long time. ”
Client Testimonial