Sonia Clarke

Sonia Clarke is a counsellor with 12 years' experience who offers calm, non‑judgemental support. She aims to help people talk through difficult feelings and make practical changes when life feels overwhelming. Sonia encourages clear steps forward rather than pressure or quick fixes.

She draws on an integrative background and uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, along with other humanistic and psychodynamic ideas. That mix helps her match methods to each person's needs. Sessions focus on understanding what is happening, learning tools to manage symptoms, and trying different ways of coping.

Sonia has particular experience helping people with anxiety and phobias, and she also supports those facing grief, stress, depression and relationship or family concerns. She can work with people dealing with complex issues such as trauma, addictions or problems with intimacy and self‑esteem. Divorce and separation features among the life changes she addresses.

Her clinical route includes a Diploma Level 5 in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and a BPS approved Certificate in Supervision. She is an Accredited Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, which she follows for practice and supervision standards. Sonia also has experience managing and supervising counsellors at a local mental health charity.

In a session she offers warmth, empathy and practical focus. Conversations are used to explore feelings, try new behaviours and build lasting coping skills. People looking for clear, steady support during difficult life changes may find her approach helpful.

How Sonia uses CBT and solution‑focused ideas online

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions link together and teaches practical techniques to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, panic, phobias and low mood and includes exercises you can practise between sessions.

Solution‑Focused Therapy concentrates on what is already working and on small, concrete steps toward a preferred future. It suits people who want brief, goal‑oriented work and straightforward strategies to move forward.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Sonia will listen to your goals and try approaches that fit your situation, adjusting plans as you go. This collaborative process helps identify which methods bring the most benefit for you.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check‑in slots when that suits your day. It can also allow work to continue when circumstances make in‑person meetings harder to arrange.