About me
Hello, I am Sonia, an Integrative Psychotherapeutic Therapist. I work with people who are at a point where life feels difficult to navigate. It happens to us all at times in our lives and, of course, it is more common than it might feel.
Sometimes we can feel anxious, low in mood, or stuck in patterns of thought and behaviour that no longer serve us. Our confidence may falter, and we can lose sight of who we are or where we are going. Reaching out for support can feel daunting, but it can also be the first step towards change.
I work with both adults and adolescents, supporting people through the many pressures and transitions that can shape our lives. Whether you are navigating the complexities of adulthood or the challenges that arise during the teenage years, such as identity, confidence, academic stress, social pressures or emotional overwhelm, I offer a space to explore what is happening and find steadier ground. My aim is to meet each person, whatever their age, with understanding, clarity and a therapeutic approach that fits their stage of life.
I have supported clients through many different experiences, including relationship struggles, divorce, affairs, bereavement, domestic abuse, childhood trauma, adoption, illness and recovery, autism, addiction, identity and sexuality, adolescence and its ups and downs, as well as work and financial stress. I also offer therapeutic support for women living with endometriosis, peri menopause and menopause, and the emotional challenges that may accompany these life stages.
My approach is centred on you as an individual. I draw on a blend of Person Centred, Psychodynamic and Existential perspectives, and may also bring in CBT or Emotional Freedom Techniques when felt helpful. You do not need any prior knowledge of these approaches. I will take the lead and draw on whatever feels most helpful for you. Together, we can explore what is happening for you, make sense of patterns that may be holding you back, and find new ways forward.
At the heart of therapy is the relationship we build. I aim to offer a safe, respectful and confidential space where you feel heard and supported. Counselling can give you the opportunity to reflect, reconnect with yourself, and move towards living a more fulfilling life, the life you deserve.
Training, qualifications & experience
Experience, Qualifications and Background
I have a broad range of experience working with adults across a variety of settings, offering individual therapy, supervision, group work and relationship support. Since 2020, I have focused exclusively on my private practice, where I provide a client-centred, holistic approach tailored to each person's individual needs.
My aim is to create a safe, supportive space where clients feel heard, understood and empowered to make meaningful changes in their lives. I work with people navigating a wide range of challenges, including difficulties in personal relationships, separation, divorce and infidelity, anxiety, depression, loneliness and low self-esteem, work-related stress, and the impact of past or present abuse, including sexual abuse.
I have also worked within local authority counselling services, national charities and NHS organisations supporting adults with a broad spectrum of life challenges, including trauma, addiction, financial stress, emotional and behavioural difficulties, and the long-term effects of abuse and neglect.
Throughout my career, I have developed and delivered individual and group therapy, clinical supervision for colleagues and teams, staff training programmes for a range of organisations, and group interventions designed to support emotional, psychological and behavioural wellbeing.
Alongside my adult work, I have experience supporting young people in educational and care settings, including therapeutic work with adolescents, independent living programmes, and specialist support for survivors of sexual abuse, grooming and rape.
Specialist Areas of Practice
I have particular experience working with navigating identity, anxiety, depression, loneliness, low self-esteem and work stress. I support people with relationship challenges including separation, divorce and infidelity and have experience in understanding the impact of emotional and sexual abuse, mild to moderate addiction, emotional and behavioural difficulties, Autism Spectrum Disorder (diagnosed and undiagnosed), adoption (with specialist support from an expert Adoption Supervisor), disordered eating, bereavement and loss, psychosomatic illness, cancer support, attachment difficulties, work and financial worries.
Qualifications and Training
I hold a PGDip in Integrative Psychotherapeutic Counselling, a PGDip in Adolescent Therapy, Clinical Supervision, BSc in Psychotherapeutic Counselling, BSc (Hons) in Counselling and several certificated qualifications in CBT, Counselling and Psychotherapy, EFT Level 1 and 2, Disordered Eating, Trauma and Neuroscience and Therapy.
I engage in regular clinical supervision across all client work and am committed to maintaining the highest professional standards. My continuing professional development includes training in trauma, grief and loss, autism, attachment, EMDR, Gestalt, mindfulness and Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT).
Member organisations
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
Fees
£60.00 per session
Additional information
Weekly Online Appointments
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
Face-to-face appointments, by prior appointment, held one week per month in the Woking office.
Cost
- Initial consultation: £75.00 for an hour-long appointment.
- Therapy sessions: £60.00 per fifty-minute session.
- Extended sessions: £90 for 75 minutes (session and a half)
Supervision sessions are £60 per hour - Longer sessions available on a pro rata basis.
When I work
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Further information
You may feel there is something more personal and specific to you that is not addressed or noted. I am happy to discuss any areas of concern and, if I am not the right counsellor, there may be a fellow professional I can refer you to for support and guidance.
