- Warm practical help
- CBT informed work
- Experienced supervisor
About Sonia
Sonia Clarke is a counsellor with 12 years' experience who aims to bring warmth and calm to difficult moments. She is an Accredited Member of the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP). Sonia focuses on helping people who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, grief or life changes and who want to find clearer ways forward.
Sonia listens without pressure or judgement and helps people make practical changes. She uses plain, straightforward language and works in a way that puts the person’s goals first. That practical focus includes help with panic attacks, phobias and obsessive worries as well as mood and relationship concerns.
Her background includes training as an integrative counsellor and a Diploma Level 5 in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, plus a BPS approved Certificate in Supervision. She previously managed a local mental health charity counselling service and supervised a team of counsellors, experience she draws on when guiding clients through difficult problems.
In sessions Sonia blends Cognitive Behavioural Therapy with solution-focused ideas and other therapeutic perspectives. This means she helps people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and then tries small, achievable steps to change them. Conversations aim to build understanding, reduce distress and create manageable ways to cope.
People who value a compassionate yet practical approach often find her style helpful. She follows the BACP code of ethics and receives regular supervision as part of her ongoing professional development.
How Sonia uses CBT and solution-focused work online
Sonia draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help people spot and test unhelpful thought patterns. CBT work usually involves identifying thoughts that heighten anxiety and trying practical tasks to challenge them, which can reduce panic and excessive worry.She also uses Solution-Focused Therapy to keep sessions goal-orientated. This approach looks for small, realistic steps and past successes that can be repeated, which helps when someone wants clear, immediate changes in day-to-day life.
Choosing the right approach is a joint process. Sonia will talk with each person about what they want to achieve, and then try methods that fit their goals and preferences. If something doesn’t suit, she will adapt the plan alongside the client so the work remains practical and relevant.
The biography does not list the exact formats offered for online work, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, family or travel and they can reduce time spent commuting. They also allow short check-ins or a mix of problem-focused and reflective sessions to suit everyday schedules.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Sonia help with?
Sonia supports people with a wide range of concerns such as anxiety, stress, panic attacks, grief, depression, relationship and family issues, eating and sleeping difficulties, and coping with life changes.
How would Sonia describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and non-judgemental with a practical focus. She blends Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and solution-focused techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and try small, goal-based steps.
What is her professional background?
She trained as an integrative counsellor and has 12 years of experience, including managing a counselling service at a local mental health charity and supervising other counsellors.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She is an Accredited Member of the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats does she offer?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm the available session options when you arrange a booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Sonia?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.