Aminata Sonko, BACP
Aminata Sonko is a BACP counsellor who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety and depression.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and Abuse
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About Aminata
Aminata Sonko is a BACP counsellor who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety and depression. She offers calm, practical support for relationship problems, trauma and low self-esteem. Her tone is warm and direct, aimed at people who want clear steps forward.
She trained with a degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy and has four years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. Sessions focus on the person's priorities and on small, manageable changes that can make daily life feel easier.
Background and approach
Aminata uses a person-centred stance and keeps work solution-focused to help clients move at their own pace. In sessions she listens for patterns that maintain distress and helps clients try new ways of coping. Conversations can include looking at attachment and communication styles, handling guilt or shame, and building more self-compassion.
Practical skills and reflective discussion are balanced depending on what the client needs. Many people come because they feel stuck after loss, a difficult separation, or because anxiety or panic make daily tasks harder. Aminata also supports people with body image concerns, caregiver stress and feelings of isolation.
The aim is to restore a sense of agency and clearer direction. She works with adults and accepts clients in the United Kingdom and internationally. Sessions are offered in English and delivered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging.
To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to availability.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 396810 | June 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Aminata works with
Everything Aminata lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
Online support
She also uses solution-focused elements that look for small, practical steps to reduce distress and build coping. That work is helpful for managing anxiety, panic and everyday stress because it breaks larger problems into achievable actions.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Aminata will discuss goals and preferences in early sessions and adapt methods as needs become clearer, so therapy stays tailored and collaborative.
Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to make attendance easier. Video calls suit conversational therapy and deeper emotional work, phone sessions can fit a shorter break at work, and messaging or live chat can help people check in between meetings or when camera time is difficult. These options make therapy more flexible for different schedules and circumstances.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Aminata commonly help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety and depression, along with relationship difficulties, trauma and low self-esteem.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her work is person-centred and solution-focused, aiming to listen first and then try practical steps that suit each person.
How much experience does she have?
Aminata has four years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom with adults facing a range of emotional challenges.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practices from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and she can work with people internationally.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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