Sonia "Nina" Sweeney , BACP, NCPS

Sonia "Nina" Sweeney is a United Kingdom-based therapist with 9 years of professional experience. She brings a calm, collaborative approach to working with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family challenges, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, parenting difficulties, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem concerns, and compassion fatigue.

She holds BACP and NCPS credentials. BACP stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and represents standards for counselling practice in the UK. NCPS stands for the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society and indicates membership in a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists.

Sonia uses client-centered methods alongside trauma-focused therapy, tailoring each session to the individual needs of the person she is supporting. Her work often addresses attachment and abandonment issues, communication and commitment difficulties, codependency, caregiver stress, body image and self-worth, and separation or blended family concerns.

Clients can expect a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the therapist and client work together to clarify goals, build coping skills, and develop healthier patterns. Sonia provides services in English and is accepting new clients, including international clients, with a focus on practical steps toward greater emotional wellbeing.

Client-centered and Trauma-focused Care Online

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the client’s own experience and personal resources. In this approach the therapist offers empathic listening, acceptance, and gentle guidance so clients can explore feelings, clarify values, and make choices that align with their goals. It is often helpful for issues such as low self-esteem, relationship struggles, and life transitions.

Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on recognizing and responding to the impact of traumatic or abusive experiences. This approach helps clients understand trauma responses, process difficult memories or feelings, and develop coping strategies to reduce distress and improve daily functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Sonia collaborates with each client to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and will adapt the plan as progress is made. This collaborative stance helps ensure therapy stays relevant and practical.

Online therapy offers flexibility for busy schedules and for those who are not local. Sessions can be conducted by video call or phone, and shorter or more immediate exchanges are available via live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, fit therapy into daily life, and access licensed professionals from different locations.