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Sonia Nicolson | Chartered Architect & Former University Lecturer helping students and women in design master hand drawing and build creative careers.
Guidance, Mentorship & Design Packages
I’m Sonia Nicolson, a Chartered Architect and Former University Lecturer based in Reykjavík, Iceland, supporting students, creatives, and women in design to build confidence, strengthen their portfolios, and develop creative careers rooted in purpose and freedom.
My services are designed to meet you where you are in your journey, whether you’re preparing a university architecture portfolio, returning to your creative roots, or building a design business that truly works for your life. Through my Power Hour and Creative Confidence Coaching, I help you find clarity, overcome self-doubt, and take bold, confident steps forward. The Portfolio Confidence Review™ gives tailored, in-depth feedback to elevate your work and help you stand out in applications or interviews.
If you’re seeking professional design expertise, the Virtual Design Package and Consultation Packages offer creative support for architectural or interior design projects, while the Architectural Survey (Iceland) and Hand-Drawn Interior & Architecture Package bring a personal, crafted touch to every drawing.
For women in architecture and design, my Mentorship Programme provides guidance, accountability, and real-world insight into building a sustainable, balanced creative career.
Each service is designed to combine architectural knowledge with creativity, confidence, and heart - helping you grow the skills, mindset, and vision to design and build a life you love.
Mentorship for Women in Architecture & Design
Mentorship for Women in Architecture & Design
1:1 Mentoring for Architecture & Design Students
Personalised support and expert feedback to help you get unstuck, gain clarity, and do your best work.
What is an Online Tutorial?
An online tutorial is a 1:1 mentoring session where I help you work through a specific challenge in your studies or creative career. Whether you are refining a portfolio, stuck on a final project, struggling with feedback, or feeling blocked after a break - this is a private space to talk it through and find a way forward.
I am a Chartered Architect, former University Lecturer, and mentor with 15+ years of experience supporting students and creatives - I know what tutors look for and how to help you get there faster.
What You’ll Get from Mentoring
You’ll leave each session with:
Clear, practical next steps
Honest, constructive feedback, not guesswork
Creative direction tailored to your goal
A noticeable boost in clarity and confidence
Most students say the same thing after their session - “I finally know what to do next.”
Mentoring Options
Single Mentoring Session (60 min) - $295
90-Minute Deep Dive Session - $425
3-Session Mentorship Package - $895
6-Session Mentorship Journey - $1,495
Calls are typically scheduled within one week of booking so you get support when you actually need it.
Before You Book
This is mentoring, not coursework done for you. I help you think, refine, and improve — so you can present work you understand and feel proud of.
No refunds are available once the service has been completed.
Questions: hello@sonianicolson.com
