- Person-centred approach
- Relationship focus
- Speaks Portuguese
About Sidonia
Sidonia Stiles welcomes people who are worried about sleep, stress or relationship strain. She is a counsellor with 27 years' experience and works in a straightforward, calm way. Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese for people who prefer either language.
Sidonia uses person-centred and relationship-focused ways of working. She pays attention to how upbringing and family patterns shape everyday reactions. She often uses genograms to map family history and spot repeating patterns that affect sleep, mood and relationships.
Her background includes a Higher National Diploma in Person Centred counselling and a Level 5 Diploma in Relationship therapy from CPCAB. She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Before training as a counsellor she spent ten years as a group worker with residential young people, working with family dynamics and challenging situations.
In practical terms Sidonia helps people talk through grief, anxiety, low mood and relationship difficulties. She also supports people facing life changes, addiction concerns, caregiving strain and issues around intimacy and self-esteem. Her work is conversational and rooted in what each person brings to the room.
Sessions focus on understanding patterns that disturb rest and daily life, and on building small, manageable changes. She frames work around what clients want to change and uses familiar tools from cognitive and emotion-focused approaches to try out new ways of coping.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Sidonia uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based ideas alongside person-centred practice. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, ACT, helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and commit to small steps that fit their values, which can be useful for insomnia, anxiety and low mood. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and helps people recognise and change unhelpful ways of relating that can affect rest and intimacy.Finding the right approach is part of therapy. Sidonia works collaboratively to decide what fits each person's needs, goals and preferences. Conversations and simple experiments help establish whether ACT exercises, attachment work or a person-centred listening approach feels most helpful.
Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time so therapy is easier to keep up. Online work can also allow a shorter check-in or a session without being on camera, which some people prefer. Confirm the specific session options available before booking so arrangements match individual needs.
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Experience
27+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Portuguese
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Sidonia commonly work with?
She helps people with sleep difficulties, stress and anxiety, relationship problems, grief, low mood, addictions and issues around intimacy and self-esteem.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is person-centred and relational, with practical conversation about patterns and feelings. She uses tools like genograms to map family influences.
What is her professional background?
Sidonia has 27 years' experience and previously worked for ten years as a group worker with residential young people, focusing on family dynamics.
Which credentials and location apply to this counsellor?
She holds a Higher National Diploma in Person Centred counselling, a Level 5 Diploma in Relationship therapy from CPCAB, and is registered with the BACP in the United Kingdom.
What languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese.
Can international clients work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a therapy process?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.