Sonia "Nina" Sweeney, BACP, NCPS

Sonia "Nina" Sweeney is a UK-based therapist with nine years of professional experience who supports people facing a wide range of emotional and relational challenges. She is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and an accredited member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) - both organisations that represent and set standards for counselling and psychotherapy in the UK. Sonia works in English and accepts clients from the United Kingdom and internationally.

Sonia uses client-centered and trauma-focused approaches to help clients navigate issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, sleep difficulties, low self-esteem, relationship and family problems, parenting concerns, anger, and the impacts of trauma and abuse. She also offers support for more specific difficulties including attachment and abandonment issues, codependency, communication and control problems, dissociation, blended family challenges, and caregiver stress. Her practice includes work with adults, teenagers, and parents, with an emphasis on creating understanding and practical ways to cope with life changes.

In sessions Sonia aims to foster a respectful, non-judgmental atmosphere where clients can explore thoughts and feelings at their own pace. She emphasises collaboration and empowerment, working with each person to identify goals and build skills that support healthier relationships and greater emotional resilience. To begin therapy, clients can connect via video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.

Client-Centered and Trauma-Focused Work Online

Sonia "Nina" Sweeney draws on client-centered therapy, a practical and compassionate approach that prioritises the person's own perspective and pace. This method helps people explore feelings, strengthen self-awareness, and build coping strategies for issues such as low self-esteem, relationship concerns, and life transitions. She also uses trauma-focused therapy to address the effects of traumatic experiences and abuse by helping clients process distressing memories, understand trauma responses, and develop tools to reduce their impact on daily life.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Sonia works collaboratively with each client to determine what fits best. She will discuss goals, preferences, and practical needs to tailor sessions so they feel manageable and relevant. The aim is to support growth through a partnership rather than prescribe a one-size-fits-all plan.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage - clients can meet by video call, speak by phone, or use live chat and text-based messaging depending on what suits their schedule and comfort level. These options make it easier to access consistent support from registered professionals without geographic constraints, allowing therapy to fit around work, family, and other commitments.