Aminata Sonko, BACP

Aminata Sonko is a BACP-registered counsellor based in the United Kingdom with a degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy and four years of professional experience. She focuses on helping people work through stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and relationship difficulties, while also supporting concerns around self-esteem, attachment, body image, and caregiver stress. Her practice also addresses issues such as panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, social anxiety, and life transitions including divorce and separation.

Aminata adopts a compassionate, person-centred stance that recognises each person as the expert on their own life. She combines this with a solution-focused orientation to help clients identify practical steps toward change and greater emotional balance. Her work is tailored to the individual, aiming to build confidence, strengthen communication, and restore a sense of purpose and self-love.

She believes that taking the first step toward change takes courage and that therapeutic progress is a collaborative process. As a British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) registered practitioner, she follows professional standards and ethical practice while offering supportive, nonjudgmental care. Aminata is available to work with clients both in the UK and internationally, and she is committed to helping people navigate their journey toward a more fulfilling and balanced life.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Support

Aminata uses person-centred counselling to create a respectful and empathetic space where the client’s experience guides the work. This approach focuses on listening, understanding, and helping people clarify their values and goals, which can be helpful for issues like low self-esteem, grief, and relationship challenges.

She also applies solution-focused techniques that concentrate on identifying strengths and practical steps toward change. This short-term oriented method helps clients break down overwhelming problems into manageable goals, useful for stress, anxiety, and improving communication.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Aminata works collaboratively with each person to explore which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts her approach as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Aminata is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility to fit different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access support from different locations and to continue therapy during life transitions, while maintaining continuity with registered professionals and therapists who can guide the process.