- Client-Centred Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Works with adults and parents
About Sonia
Sonia "Nina" Sweeney is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and an accredited member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). She has nine years of experience working in the United Kingdom and supports people with stress, anxiety, family issues, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem and related concerns.
Nina uses straightforward, person-focused conversations to help people talk through what is worrying them. She listens for the patterns that keep problems repeated and helps people notice small changes they can try between sessions. Her work is grounded in Client-Centred Therapy, so the person sets the pace and topics for each session.
She also draws on Trauma-Focused Therapy when past events shape current reactions. That approach looks at how difficult experiences affect thinking, feelings and behaviour, and at ways to reduce distress tied to those memories. Nina says she is updating her skills in trauma-informed ways of working.
Nina has worked with adults, teenagers and parents across concerns such as grief, sleeping problems, parenting strain, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. She also supports people dealing with attachment and abandonment worries, communication problems, relationship dilemmas, and the aftermath of separation or domestic violence.
Her style is practical and conversational. She encourages straightforward goals and small, manageable steps. To start, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session through the online options provided.
How her approaches translate to online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person's concerns and preferences. It involves reflective listening, open questions and practical planning, and it can help with ongoing anxiety, self-esteem and relationship worries. Trauma-Focused Therapy looks at how past experiences affect current reactions and offers ways to reduce distress linked to those memories, which can help when trauma shapes everyday responses.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, listen to what matters most, and suggest how the chosen methods might fit the person's aims. Decisions about methods are collaborative and can change as the work progresses.
The original biography did not specify which online formats are offered, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove the need to travel. For people who prefer not to use video, practical alternatives can often be arranged depending on the therapist's available formats. Registered or accredited professionals can explain the best way to structure sessions to match everyday life and goals.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem and related issues such as sleeping problems and grief.
What is her approach in sessions?
She uses Client-Centred Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy, keeping sessions focused on the person's priorities and practical steps to try between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has nine years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom.
What credentials and region are listed?
She is a Registered Member of BACP and an accredited member of NCPS, practising in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can she work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography did not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.