Sonia Clarke, BACP
Sonia Clarke is a counsellor with 12 years' experience helping people through hard times.
About Sonia
Sonia Clarke is a counsellor with 12 years' experience helping people through hard times. She offers calm, non-judgemental support and practical steps to manage stress, anxiety and depression. Sonia focuses on helping people make small changes that ease daily life and restore a sense of control.
Her approach mixes straightforward talking therapy with techniques aimed at changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. Sessions are aimed at making problems feel more manageable and helping people find workable solutions.
Background and approach
Sonia often uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy as part of this work. Sonia has experience supporting people with grief, relationship stresses, trauma and a range of mood concerns including bipolar and panic. She also helps with issues like insomnia, eating difficulties, addictions and caregiver strain.
Sonia pays attention to how symptoms affect day-to-day living and priorities practical steps for improvement. She is an accredited member of the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists, working within their code of ethics. Her prior role included managing a counselling service and supervising a team of counsellors for a local mental health charity.
Clients can expect a steady, empathetic style that balances listening with focused strategies. Sonia aims to help people build coping skills, reduce distress and make decisions that suit their life circumstances.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 40544 | November 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 Sonia works with
Everything Sonia lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Hoarding
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trichotillomania
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Sonia lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
She also uses Solution-Focused Therapy to highlight strengths and practical solutions. This method concentrates on what is already working and on small, achievable goals that move life forward faster.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Sonia treats this as a collaborative process and will discuss your goals and preferences to decide what methods to try. She adjusts the plan as progress is seen and as your needs change.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues matter. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a short break during the day. Live chat and text-based messaging let you check in between sessions or choose a quieter, written format for describing thoughts and feelings.
These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caring duties and travel. Registered or accredited professionals, including Sonia, use these formats to offer consistent support without needing to travel to appointments.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Sonia help with?
Sonia supports people with stress, anxiety, depression and mood concerns. She also works on grief, trauma, relationship and family issues plus sleep and eating problems.
What style of therapy can I expect?
Sessions combine listening with practical techniques. Sonia blends talking therapy with methods to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours.
How much experience does the counsellor have?
Sonia has 12 years of experience working in counselling and psychotherapy settings, including managerial and supervisory roles.
What credentials and where is she based?
She is an accredited member of the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with Sonia if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and Sonia is not taking international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available?
Therapy can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging depending on what suits you.
How much do sessions cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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