Sonya has always had a passion for people, artistic practice & nature. She qualified with a BA (Hons) in ceramics after leaving school and then went on to qualify in many valuable tools relating to personality, self development and the creative arts.

She started her journey in personal development over 20 years ago, initially as a People Development Consultant for Astrazeneca Pharmaceuticals. In this role, she qualified in Carl Jung's personality model 'Myers Briggs Type Indicator' coaching (MBTI). She used this to help people better understand themselves and deliver training programmes to help teams work more effectively together. She observed powerful results and gained a huge foundation of knowledge during this phase of her life.

Later, she blended this expertise with holistic studies and the creative arts, and today trains students to practise Reiki, Crystal Therapy and using clay as a therapeutic medium. She gained her Masters in Fine Art Ceramics at Bath Spa University in 2023 answering the question 'can ceramic vessels become activators for wellbeing' and now mentors postgraduate students at 'Emerge' residency (Sion Hill Campus), as part of the university's postgraduate development programme.

This powerful mix of expertise enables her to deliver transformative workshops and courses to people seeking to increase their wellbeing through the practice of creativity and wellbeing. Her 'Soil to Soul' workshops have become a popular local destination each year, and in 2026 she received funding from The Impact Alliance Collective Fund to deliver 'Come Together and Make' sessions in local villages to combat loneliness.

Alongside these community offerings, she practices as a professional ceramicist and holistic consultant from her studio and therapy centre in North Somerset (UK). Her nature inspired ceramics are exhibited at leading national shows, exhibitions and by select galleries across the UK.

Sonya is also a published author, having written 'Gathering Insights' in 2018 which is a fun, insightful book, encouraging people to answer enlightening questions during social gatherings.

To summarise, Sonya's life purpose is to help others find greater congruence within; using clay as a medium for 'rest' and 'play'; nature a catalyst for increased wellbeing, and compassionate understanding to open our playful hearts so we reach our true potential.