Counsellor profile
Sonia Clarke, BACP
Counsellor - Anxiety and Stress
See online counselling options- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Supervision experience
About Sonia
Counsellor Sonia Clarke is an Accredited Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with 12 years' experience. She works with issues such as anxiety, stress, grief, low self-esteem, depression and relationship concerns. Sonia also lists help for trauma, addictions, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting stress, bipolar and mood disorders among her areas of practice.
Sonia trained as an integrative counsellor and has a Diploma Level 5 in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, plus a British Psychological Society approved Certificate in Supervision. She previously managed a counselling service for a local mental health charity and supervised a team of 14 counsellors.
Her approach mixes practical and reflective work. CBT is used to look at thoughts and behaviours that keep problems going. Solution-Focused Therapy helps set small, realistic goals and notice what changes work. She also draws on psychodynamic and humanistic ideas when they fit the client's needs.
Sessions are described in plain terms, focusing on what feels most useful for the person in front of her. People can expect to talk through current problems, try small experiments between sessions, and review progress together. Sonia receives regular supervision in line with BACP guidance and continues with professional training.
She practises in the United Kingdom and offers counselling in English. Practical steps for getting started include completing a short matching questionnaire and arranging an initial session via the service's booking option.
How Sonia uses CBT and Solution-Focused methods online
She uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help identify thoughts and behaviours that keep problems going, and to try practical experiments to change them. CBT can be useful for anxiety, panic, phobias, low mood and sleep problems.Solution-Focused Therapy is goal-oriented and looks for small changes that make a difference. It helps set clear, manageable steps and notice what works sooner rather than later.
Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. Sonia will discuss options with the client, review what helps, and adjust the methods used as therapy progresses. The client’s needs, goals and preferences are taken into account when choosing techniques.
The service notes that sessions are arranged through its booking system and a short questionnaire is used before the first appointment. If you need to fit counselling into a busy week, check the current session options before booking so you can find a setup that suits your routine and quieter times. Many people find remote sessions make it easier to keep regular meetings and to act on practical tasks between sessions.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What problems does she help with most?
Sonia works with anxiety, stress, grief, low self-esteem and depression. She also lists support for trauma, addictions, relationship and family concerns among other areas.
What is her therapeutic style?
She practises an integrative approach that includes Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy. That means she uses practical techniques and goal-focused conversations alongside reflective work.
How long has she been practising?
She has around 12 years of professional experience, including previous work managing a counselling service at a local mental health charity.
Which professional body is she a member of?
She is an Accredited Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
Do sessions take place in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the first steps to start counselling?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the booking system.
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