Sonia Leonard

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MBACP Integrative Psychotherapeutic Counsellor

About me

If you’re feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck in old patterns, I can help you find clarity, emotional balance, and a greater sense of self-understanding. I provide a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental space where you can explore your feelings and experiences at your own pace.

How I Can Help.

I work with clients on a wide range of issues, including:

Neurodiversity: ADHD, Autism, HSP

Emotional well-being: Anxiety, depression, low mood, stress, self-esteem 

Relationships: Family challenges, affairs, attachment issues, communication difficulties, trauma, emotional and narcissistic abuse

My Approach

Every person is unique, so I tailor my approach to your needs. Sessions are collaborative, supportive, and focused on helping you gain insight, develop coping strategies, and make positive changes. My goal is to help you feel understood, empowered, and equipped to handle life’s challenges.

Getting Started

If you’re ready to take the first step towards emotional healing, you can book an introductory session today. Together, we’ll explore your goals and how I can support you in achieving them.

  Key Qualities: Compassionate, empathetic, professional, approachable and Neurodiverse friendly

  Session Type: In-person / Online

  Confidentiality: Fully confidential, safe, and supportive environment

Training, qualifications & experience

Alongside my private practice, I currently work within the charity sector and provide counselling both long term and short term for individuals aged 16 -100. I have experience of supporting people with a wide range of issues, including but not limited to, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship issues, family issues, ADHD, Autism, emotional and narcissistic abuse, bereavement, sexual abuse and trauma.

Training & CPD:

  • Level 4 Therapeutic Counselling
  • Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies
  • Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills
  • Compassion Focused Therapy - Theory & Practice
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy: Attachment­ based interventions for couples in crisis
  • The Open University- How to do counselling online (Coronavirus Primer) 
  • Level 2 - Mental Health First Aid and Advocacy in the workplace
  • Level 2 - ACES Adverse Childhood Experiences
  • BACP - Certificate of Proficiency
  • Working with Young People         
  • Children of Narcissistic Parents
  • Understanding and Healing from exposure to Covert Passive Aggressive Narcissism
  • Trauma and the Body - Dissociation and Somatisation
  • Neurodiversity - Autism & ADHD
  • HSP - Highly Sensitive Person
  • Traumatic Grief
  • Working with Trauma in a time of Trauma

Member organisations

BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

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

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

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British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

Therapies offered

Fees

£55.00 - £90.00

Concessions offered for

  • OAPs
  • Students
  • Trainee counsellors

Additional information

Individuals - Online or Phone - £55 per 1hr session 

Individuals - In person - £65 per 1hr session 

Couples - In person - £90 per 1hr session or Online - £80 per 1hr session

I have Concession slots available @ £50 per 1hr session Online or Phone or £60 In person.  All current concession slots are week day, day time slots. Please feel welcome to call me to discuss.

Free initial/Intro telephone session - 15 mins - Bookable above or by phone

Please note that my website www.talktouscounselling.co.uk is currently under construction and will redirect you back to this page until it is complete.

When I work

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Early morning
Morning
Early afternoon
Late afternoon
Evening

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone

Types of client

Young people (13-17)
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
Couples
Families

Key details

DBS check

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Online platforms

Zoom
Whatsapp