Sonica Mushi
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About me
Are you grappling with feelings of anxiety or finding yourself stuck in the same patterns time and again?
If you're asking questions like, “Why am I feeling this way?” or “How can I break free from these cycles?”—you’re not alone.
I offer a safe, compassionate, and collaborative space where we can explore your inner world together. My work focuses on helping you gain insight into your experiences, process past traumas, and develop practical tools you can take forward into daily life. Our work is not just about understanding—but also about change and empowerment.
My Approach
I work integratively, drawing from psychodynamic theory, person-centred counselling, emotionally focused therapy (EFT), schema therapy, and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). This means our sessions are tailored to your unique needs and preferences. I have a warm, exploratory style and work collaboratively—my goal is that you leave each session not only feeling heard and understood but also with tools and insights you can apply beyond therapy.
I specialise in working with adults navigating trauma, anxiety, emotional neglect, and relationship issues. I also enjoy working with couples who are looking to repair or strengthen their connection.
Areas of Specialism
Trauma & Complex Trauma
Inner Child Healing
Inherited/Transgenerational Trauma
Emotional Neglect & Fear of Abandonment
Anxiety & Repeating Relationship Patterns
Building Self-Worth & Emotional Resilience
Qualifications & Training
BA degree in Psychology (South Africa)
Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills
Level 4 Diploma in Integrative Counselling
Additional training in:
EMDR
Intensive Trauma Treatment
Compassionate Inquiry
Inner Child & Inner Critic Work
Healing Abandonment Wounds
Emotional Neglect
Transgenerational Trauma
I am a registered member of the BACP and fully insured.
What to Expect
Our first session (50 minutes) is an assessment where we’ll explore your reasons for coming to therapy, your goals, and what approach might suit you best. We’ll also agree on a pace that works for you—some clients prefer weekly sessions, while others may benefit from fortnightly sessions. I place high value on the therapeutic relationship, as it’s often a key factor in how effective therapy can be.
Therapy can be short-term or long-term, depending on your needs. I always aim to leave clients with lasting insights, tools, and resources they can use between sessions and long after therapy ends.
Fees & Availability
Individual sessions: £70 (50 minutes)
Couples sessions: £90 (50 minutes)
In-person sessions available in:
Hammersmith on Fridays
East Sheen (2 Saturdays per month)
Online sessions available on Tuesdays.
Book a Session
You can book a session through my therapy directory or website. You’re also welcome to get in touch via email at info@crossroads-services.co.uk.
Additional Resources
I also offer an online Inner Child Healing course, ideal if you'd like to begin your healing journey in your own time before starting therapy. You can find the link via my Instagram: @crossroadsservices.
Training, qualifications & experience
I have BA degrees in Journalism and Psychology through RAU (South Africa) and UNISA (South Africa). I also have an AIM awards Level 2 Certificate and a Level 4 Diploma in Counselling Practice. I am a registered member of the BACP (British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy).
I have experience in women’s group facilitation, one to one counselling and couples counselling. My training was in integrative counselling which included training in:
- Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) for couples,
- Schema Therapy
- Humanistic approach
- CBT
- Psychodynamic therapy
- Bereavement
- EMDR
- Trauma therapy
I have worked for non-profit organisations and in Private Practice including:
- CPT in Covent Garden
- MIND,
- Headstrong
- Crossroads-Services (which is my Private Practice)
I also have an extensive history in volunteering with people in later stages in life, children, and families of people with chronic or terminal illness.
I provide face to face, zoom, WhatsApp and phone sessions and have clients in several countries.
As part of my CPD, I am undergoing further training in Schema Therapy, Attachment Therapy and therapy for Narcissistic Personality Disorder.
I have worked for a daily newspaper in South Africa before coming over to England. I have also worked in the legal field for 12 years. When I'm not seeing clients, I write articles and parenting book reviews. My Instagram page is @crossroadsservices.
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).
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Fees
£70.00 per session
Additional information
My standards fee is £70 payable on the day of the session. However, I can offer reduced rates for those in real need. Fees for EMDR sessions are higher and some of the EMDR sessions are double sessions.
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