Sonia Clarke, BACP

Sonia Clarke is an experienced counsellor who aims to bring warmth and empathy to each session. She invites people to talk without pressure or judgement and helps them find practical ways to make changes. Sonia holds BACP accreditation, which she follows through regular supervision and continued professional development.

Sonia understands how life can feel overwhelming at times. She supports people who are struggling with anxiety, stress, phobias and low mood. She also works with concerns such as grief, relationship and family issues, addiction, and difficulties with sleep or eating.

Her approach blends Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, psychodynamic ideas and humanistic principles. She also uses Solution-Focused techniques to help identify small, realistic steps forward. Sessions aim to build understanding of thoughts and feelings and to try out different ways of coping.

Sonia trained as an integrative counsellor and completed a Diploma Level 5 in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. She has previously managed a counselling service and supervised a team of counsellors in a local mental health charity, bringing practical experience of service delivery and clinical oversight.

People who come to Sonia often want clear, down-to-earth support. She offers a steady, non-judgemental presence and works collaboratively to set goals and review progress. If you are unsure what to expect, she encourages a first conversation to see if her style feels like a good fit.

How Sonia Uses CBT and Solution-Focused Ideas Online

Sonia commonly uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy in her work. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours link together and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, panic and mood difficulties. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on what is already working and on small, achievable steps toward clearer goals; it can be useful for resolving specific problems and building coping strategies.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. Sonia discusses what matters to the person, their goals and preferences, and then suggests ways of working that fit. Together they review what helps and what to change as therapy progresses.

If you are thinking about online therapy, check the current session formats before booking so you know what is offered. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around family, work and other demands, and it can reduce travel time. It also makes it straightforward to keep brief check-ins when life is busy or to use exercises between sessions that reinforce learning from therapy.