Sonia Clarke , BACP

Sonia Clarke brings warmth and a nonjudgmental approach to therapeutic work, helping people make changes and find practical solutions when life feels overwhelming. She supports those struggling with anxiety, stress and phobias, guiding them through feelings of helplessness, loss or confusion and helping them explore choices that move life forward.

Sonia offers an integrative style of counselling that draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy alongside psychodynamic and humanistic ideas, tailoring interventions to each person’s needs. She trained as an integrative counsellor and holds a Diploma Level 5 in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, with additional training in supervision.

She is an Accredited Member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) - the professional body for counselling and psychotherapy in the UK - and has a BPS approved Certificate in Supervision. Sonia receives regular supervision and commits to ongoing professional development as part of her practice.

With experience as a former Clinical Manager for a local Mind service, she managed a counselling programme and supervised a team of 14 counsellors. That background informs her practical, supportive manner and her focus on helping people understand their feelings, learn new coping skills and rebuild confidence.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. Sonia’s CBT training supports work on anxiety, phobias and mood-related patterns by teaching practical strategies to manage symptoms and develop new coping skills.

Solution-Focused Therapy emphasises practical steps and strengths, helping people set clear goals and build on what already works in their lives. This approach can be useful for people seeking focused change over a shorter period of time.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Sonia works with clients to assess needs, goals and preferences, and adapts methods to find the best fit. Together they review progress and adjust the plan as required to support meaningful change.

Online therapy with Sonia is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging, providing flexibility to fit therapy around daily life. These options make it easier to access support from different locations and at varying times, while still receiving structured, therapist-led care from licensed professionals.