Sonia Clarke, BACP

Sonia Clarke is a compassionate counsellor who offers empathetic, nonjudgmental support to people facing anxiety, stress, phobias and a wide range of life challenges. She works collaboratively with individuals to explore feelings, identify practical steps and develop coping strategies so they can move forward with greater confidence and clarity. Sonia is experienced in helping with grief, self-esteem issues, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, addictions, sleep and eating concerns, parenting stress, career pressures and mood disorders including bipolar and depression. She has particular experience supporting people with phobias and anxiety, and she helps clients tackle fears that range from specific situations to broader worries about daily life.

Sonia trained as an integrative counsellor and combines different therapy methods to suit each person's needs. She holds a Diploma Level 5 in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy - a formal qualification in CBT techniques - and a BPS approved Certificate in Supervision. She is an accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and follows their professional standards, receiving regular supervision as part of ongoing professional development. Sonia has experience managing services in the mental health sector, including a past role as Clinical Manager for a local Mind charity where she supervised a team of counsellors, and she now works in private practice from the United Kingdom.

Therapeutic approaches and online sessions with Sonia Clarke

Sonia regularly uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), a structured approach that helps people identify and change unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns. CBT can be effective for anxiety, phobias, panic, low mood and many everyday stressors by teaching practical skills to manage symptoms and respond differently to difficult situations. Solution-Focused Therapy is another approach she uses - it emphasizes clients' strengths and focuses on small, achievable steps toward specific goals. This method can be helpful for people seeking quicker, goal-oriented progress with issues such as relationship concerns, career decisions or coping with life changes.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Sonia works collaboratively with each person to understand their needs, goals and preferences, and together they decide which methods are the best fit. Sessions can be adapted over time as circumstances and priorities change.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video call or phone allow real-time conversation, while live chat and text-based messaging provide alternative ways to communicate that fit different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals without the need to travel, helping therapy fit into everyday life.