Sonia Clarke, BACP

Sonia Clarke brings 12 years of experience to her therapy practice, offering a calm, nonjudgmental presence to people facing anxiety, stress, phobias and a wide range of emotional challenges. She works with clients who feel overwhelmed, stuck or unsure how to move forward, combining practical strategies with empathic listening to support personal insight and change.

Sonia trained as an Integrative Counsellor and blends Cognitive Behavioural Therapy with psychodynamic and humanistic ideas to tailor work to each person. She holds a Diploma Level 5 in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a BPS approved Certificate in Supervision, and is an accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) - the national body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK. She follows BACP guidance for supervision and ongoing professional development.

Her background includes clinical management in the voluntary sector, where she led a counselling service and supervised a team of 14 counsellors. That experience informs her practical approach to therapy, particularly with clients who seek help for phobias, panic, low mood, grief, relationship and family difficulties, addictions and trauma. Sonia aims to create a supportive environment in which people can explore feelings, clarify choices and build skills to improve day-to-day living.

Clients work with Sonia to set realistic goals and develop coping strategies that fit their circumstances, drawing on structured techniques and reflective exploration to promote longer term wellbeing.

CBT and Solution-Focused approaches for online therapy

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a structured, skills-based approach that helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and develop practical strategies to reduce symptoms of anxiety, phobias and low mood. It often involves setting specific goals, trying new coping techniques and reviewing progress together.

Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on strengths and solutions rather than problems. It helps clients clarify their priorities, build on existing resources and take small, manageable steps toward change - an approach often useful for life transitions, relationship concerns and goal setting.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Sonia works collaboratively with each person to determine what will be most helpful. Together they review goals, preferences and responses to different methods, adjusting the plan as work progresses.

Online therapy with Sonia includes video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and for those who prefer remote appointments. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, fit sessions around daily life and access registered professionals from home or work.