Sonia "Nina" Sweeney, BACP, NCPS

Sonia "Nina" Sweeney is a United Kingdom based therapist with nine years of clinical experience who offers compassionate support for people facing a wide range of emotional and relational challenges. She holds membership in the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) and the NCPS (National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society), credentials that reflect professional training and adherence to recognized practice standards. Sonia specialises in issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family difficulties, grief, parenting concerns, anger, low self esteem, sleep problems and coping with life changes, and also works with related concerns including attachment and abandonment issues, codependency, dissociation, domestic violence, and caregiver stress.

Her practice is informed by client-centered and trauma-focused approaches, which she tailors to each person’s needs and experiences. Sonia creates a supportive environment where thoughts and feelings can be explored without judgment, helping clients build insight, resilience and practical strategies for day-to-day life. She accepts international clients and offers therapy in English, with a focus on empowering people to make meaningful changes and recover a greater sense of wellbeing.

Sonia works collaboratively with clients to identify goals and preferred methods of working, and she provides flexible options for connecting that suit different schedules and circumstances.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Sonia "Nina" Sweeney uses client-centered therapy and trauma-focused therapy as core approaches in her online work. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening, empathy and a non-judgmental stance; it helps people explore their thoughts and feelings, build self-awareness, and develop confidence to make choices that align with their values. Trauma-focused therapy concentrates on understanding and processing the impact of traumatic experiences, offering tools to reduce symptoms linked to trauma and to support emotional recovery.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Sonia works with each client to discuss needs, goals and preferences and then tailors methods that feel most helpful. She encourages open communication about what is working and what might need adjustment so that the therapeutic plan evolves with the client.

Online therapy with Sonia is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, which makes it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and to access support from different locations. These flexible options allow clients to choose the format that feels most comfortable and practical while maintaining consistent contact with a licensed professional.