About me
Hi, I’m Sonia,
I’m an Integrative Counsellor, EMDR Therapist and Accredited Member of the BACP (British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy). Prior to my private practice, Brighter Tomorrows Therapy, I have 19 years experience working within the NHS supporting Healthcare staff.
I understand life can become challenging and overwhelming at times and seeking the right help and Therapist can feel daunting. My clients have described me as having a sense of calmness and deep level of compassion enabling them to feel heard and understood at their most difficult times. I offer a safe, empathic and respectful space to find your unique way of expressing yourself and tailoring my approach to best suit your individual personality and needs.
At your pace, we can explore your feelings and troubles with a deeper level of self discovery and personal insight. I will help you to navigate through any difficult times and to have a greater understanding of yourself and others. Empowering you to work towards any desired change, to thrive and live a healthier, happier and more fulfilling life.
I am committed to helping my clients have a positive experience and believe the relationship is key to the success and rewards of any therapy. I invite you to get in touch, for a free no obligation, 15-20 chat. This gives us the opportunity to discuss how I can help, answer any questions you may have and most importantly to see if we feel comfortable and at ease with each other.
Training, qualifications & experience
During my own journey over the past 19 years, I have gained a wealth of experience and had the privilege to share individual therapy journeys with a wide range of age and diversity. I’ve taken many opportunities to expand my skills and knowledge to become an experienced Integrative Counsellor.
This means I can draw from a range of therapeutic modalities, including;
- Person-Centred
- CBT
- Trauma Informed
- Transactional Analysis
- Mindfulness
My time in the NHS gave me the opportunity to develop a workplace specialism and experience working with a range of issues affecting daily lives and functioning of the Healthcare staff I supported. These included (amongst many others);
- Anxiety/stress
- Depression
- Workplace bullying
- Workplace investigation processes
- Work absence and phased return
- Burnout
- Redundancy/redeployment
- Financial pressures
- Bereavement/loss
- Relationship difficulties/separation/divorce
- Chronic health conditions
- Fertility issues/miscarriage
- Menopause
I am also a qualified EMDR Therapist and have worked within the NHS using EMDR to help clients heal from trauma.
I draw on all of this experience and aim to offer a unique therapeutic experience to all my clients. I am dedicated to continued professional development and as an Accredited Member of the BACP (British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy), I adhere to their Ethical Framework, Code of Practice and Confidentiality.
Qualifications:
- Level 2 Certificate in Counselling
- Level 3 Diploma in Counselling
- Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Introductory Transactional Analysis 101 Course
- Level 3 Certificate in Online Counselling Skills
- Certificate in Supervision
- EMDR Europe Accredited Training, Parts 1-4
Member of BACP (British Association of Counselling Psychotherapy), Accreditation achieved 2011 and maintained since this date.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
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Fees
£55.00 - £65.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
£65 for face to face appointments
£55 for virtual or telephone appointments
I offer sessions face to face in a peaceful location in Lymm with free parking, online or by telephone. Sessions will last 50 minutes.
Once we agree to start Therapy I ask for payment via bank transfer at least 24 hours in advance of each session. I invite you to discover how sessions might best work for you with regards to number and frequency.
Cancellation policy:
If you need to change or cancel an appointment, I ask for as much notice as possible so that I can use the time for another client. If you cancel at short notice (within 48 hours of your appointment, or do not attend your appointment on the day) unfortunately, I will have to charge the full session fee. In extreme circumstances exceptions can be made. If I’m required to cancel I will endeavour to give at least 48 hours notice and will offer the next available alternative date and time.
When I work
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I work mainly on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday but may be able to offer some flexibility. Please get in touch to discuss.
