Sonia Clarke, BACP

Sonia Clarke is a counsellor with 12 years of experience who brings warmth and steady support to people facing hard times. She works with anxiety, stress, grief and other concerns without pressure or judgement, helping people to think about choices and make changes at their own pace. Sonia is a BACP member, which means she follows the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy code of ethics.

Sonia aims to make sessions straightforward and practical. She often uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions connect, and Solution-Focused Therapy, which helps people build on what is already working. Many people come to her with phobias, panic attacks, mood concerns and relationship or family strain.

Her background includes a Diploma Level 5 in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and a British Psychological Society approved Certificate in Supervision. She has also held an accreditation with the BACP and has experience managing and supervising counsellors at a local mental health charity.

In sessions she offers a calm, non-judgemental space to talk through difficult feelings. Practical steps, short-term goals and coping strategies are commonly used when they fit a persons needs. Sonia also supports people dealing with caregiver stress, compassion fatigue and issues around abandonment or isolation.

People who prefer an integrative style often find her approach clear and adaptable. She combines elements from CBT, psychodynamic ideas and humanistic practice to match what each person needs. To start, people complete a short questionnaire and then arrange sessions according to the booking process.

How Sonia uses CBT and Solution-Focused work online

CBT focuses on spotting unhelpful thought and behaviour patterns and trying different responses. It is practical and suits problems like anxiety, panic and mood disorders by teaching coping steps and behavioural experiments.

Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small changes and existing strengths. It helps people identify realistic goals, build on what already works and try short, achievable steps between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Sonia works collaboratively to decide which methods fit a person's needs and preferences. She adapts techniques as goals change and checks in to agree next steps together.

If you are considering online therapy, check the current session options before booking as the biography does not list formats explicitly. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also allow people to meet from quieter surroundings or avoid being on camera if that helps. Registered or accredited professionals can guide you on how to use each option so therapy suits your life and goals.