- Client-centred approach
- Trauma-informed care
- UK based counsellor
About Sonia
Sonia "Nina" Sweeney offers approachable support for people feeling overwhelmed by sleep problems, stress or major life changes. She greets clients with a calm, direct style and helps them talk through worries about anxiety, grief, parenting and relationships. Nina aims to make the first conversations straightforward and practical so people can decide what to try next.
With nine years of experience, Nina draws on client-centred ways of working to prioritise each person's needs. She also uses trauma-focused methods when past harm is affecting day-to-day life. Sessions typically focus on what matters most to the client right now, such as building better sleep patterns, reducing anxiety or managing anger.
Nina trained and practised in the United Kingdom and holds membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, along with accreditation from the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society, NCPS. Those credentials reflect her ongoing commitment to professional standards and to continuing training.
Her background includes supporting people through domestic violence, attachment and abandonment issues, dissociation and the emotional impact of divorce and separation. She also helps with body image, caregiver stress, codependency and feelings of emptiness.
In sessions Nina aims to create a respectful, non-judgemental space where people can explore goals and learn practical ways to cope. She invites clients to move at their own pace while building clarity about next steps.
How client‑centred and trauma‑focused work transfers to online therapy
Client‑centred therapy focuses on listening and following what the client brings to a session. The counsellor offers reflective listening, gentle questions and practical steps chosen with the client. This approach helps when people want support to improve sleep, reduce anxiety or manage everyday stress.Trauma‑focused therapy pays attention to past harm and how it shows up now. It helps people make sense of upsetting memories and reduce their ongoing impact on mood, relationships and rest. This can be useful for survivors of abuse, people struggling with dissociation or those dealing with attachment and abandonment issues.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and collaborate on which methods to try. That shared decision making helps tailor sessions to individual needs and to changes that occur over time.
The original profile does not list specific session formats, so please confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week and to have regular check‑ins without travel. It can also allow shorter catch‑ups when people need brief support or sessions at times that suit work and family life.
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Experience
9+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Nina commonly help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, low mood, grief and sleeping difficulties. Other areas include parenting strain, relationship problems and the effects of trauma and abuse.
What is her general therapy style?
Nina works in a client-centred way, focusing on what the person needs and values. She combines that with trauma-focused work when past events are affecting daily life.
How many years of experience does she have?
She has nine years of professional experience supporting adults and teenagers with a wide range of issues.
Which credentials and location are listed?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and accredited with the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society, NCPS, and is based in the United Kingdom.
What languages are supported and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
The original profile does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.