- Warm listening
- Practical strategies
- Integrative approach
About Sonia
Sonia Clarke is a counsellor with 12 years of practice and a clear focus on helping people find calm and workable solutions. She is an Accredited Member of the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) and combines warmth with a practical approach to support change.
Clients come to her feeling overwhelmed, anxious or stuck after difficult life events. Sonia uses straightforward listening and gentle questioning to help people understand their feelings. She aims to reduce pressure and judgement in sessions so people can speak honestly about what they face.
Her work draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Solution-Focused ideas and integrative methods to match the approach to the person. Sonia has particular experience helping people with phobias, anxiety and sleep difficulties as well as stress, grief and relationship concerns.
Before private practice she managed a counselling service at a local charity and supervised a team of counsellors. That background informs how she organises care and supports people through change.
Sonia follows the BACP code of ethics and receives regular supervision as part of her continuing professional development. If someone prefers practical steps, short-term problem solving or deeper exploration, she adapts sessions to what helps each person move forward.
How Sonia’s approaches translate to online therapy
CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical experiments and behaviour changes. It is often used for anxiety, panic, phobias, low mood and sleep problems by breaking issues into smaller steps and building new routines.Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, achievable goals and what is already working. Sessions tend to be forward-looking and can help when someone wants quick, focused support for a specific problem or life change.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Sonia will discuss goals, preferences and how you respond to different ideas, then try methods that match your situation. This is a collaborative process and can change over time as progress is made.
If you are considering online therapy, check which session formats are currently offered before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling around daily life, for example by removing travel time or allowing shorter check-ins during a busy day. It can also let someone use a quieter space or avoid being on camera if that feels better. Confirm format details when you book so sessions suit your routine and needs.
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Experience
12+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns can Sonia help with?
Sonia works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family concerns, sleep problems, addictions, trauma and eating issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
She combines practical Cognitive Behavioural Therapy with Solution-Focused methods and integrative counselling to tailor sessions to each person's needs and goals.
How much experience does she have?
Sonia has 12 years of counselling experience, including running a counselling service and supervising other counsellors at a local mental health charity.
What professional credentials does she hold?
She is an Accredited Member of the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) and works within their code of ethics.
In which languages can I work with her?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She does not take international clients at this time and works with people based in the United Kingdom.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Sonia?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.