Counsellor profile
Sonja Rodney, BACP
Counsellor - Stress and relationships
See online counselling options- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief and loss
About Sonja
Counsellor Sonja Rodney is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with three years' experience. She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes. Sessions are conducted in English and she accepts international clients.
Sonja sees people who feel stuck, unheard, or overwhelmed. She offers a calm, non-judgmental space to talk through what is happening now. She also helps when past experiences keep affecting day-to-day life.
Her approach mixes several methods to suit each person. She draws on Client-Centred Therapy to focus on the person's own perspective and on Solution-Focused Therapy to set practical steps for change. Trauma-Focused Therapy is used where past harm affects current functioning.
In practice this means listening closely, tracing patterns, and trying short, practical ways to reduce distress. Sometimes that will involve looking at how early attachments affect current relationships. Other times the work stays focused on coping strategies and small goals.
Sonja trained and practises in the United Kingdom. She describes counselling as a collaborative process and aims to work at a pace the client finds manageable. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time, and fees vary by location. To start, users complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
How Sonja uses counselling approaches in online work
Client-Centred Therapy puts the person's perspective at the centre. The counsellor listens without judgement, reflects what is said, and helps the client find their own solutions. This approach suits people who need time to make sense of feelings and decisions.Solution-Focused Therapy aims for small, practical steps. Sessions look for exceptions to problems and build on what already works. It can help when the focus is on coping, short-term goals, and clearer next steps.
Trauma-Focused Therapy attends to the impact of past harm on present functioning. It involves careful work on traumatic memories and reactions, paced to the individual's readiness. This approach is used when trauma symptoms or past abuse continue to affect daily life.
Finding the right mix is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss options and agree a plan with the client based on needs, goals, and preferences. The process is collaborative and may shift over time as progress or difficulties emerge.
Practical benefits of online counselling include fitting sessions into a busy schedule and reducing travel time. Online work can make short check-ins easier to arrange and may suit people who prefer not to be on camera or who need a lower-bandwidth option. The biography does not specify exact session formats, so confirm which formats are available before booking. Many registered or accredited professionals offer flexible session types to help clients fit counselling into everyday life.
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Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include attachment concerns, codependency, infidelity, and panic attacks.
What is her therapeutic style?
She combines Client-Centred Therapy with Solution-Focused and Trauma-Focused approaches. The mix is used to match the client's needs between exploring experience and finding practical steps forward.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of counselling experience supporting people through trauma, bereavement, relationship problems, and related concerns.
Which professional body is she a member of?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works from the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients. Confirm any cross-border practical details before booking.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How are fees handled?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time and fees vary with location. Check the service details for exact pricing.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.