Sonia "Nina" Sweeney, BACP, NCPS
Sonia "Nina" Sweeney offers calm, steady support for people facing depression and related struggles.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and Abuse
- +11 more
About Sonia
Sonia "Nina" Sweeney offers calm, steady support for people facing depression and related struggles. She writes in plain language and listens closely so someone feeling low can be heard. Nina aims to make talking about hard things feel manageable and ordinary, in short, direct conversation.
Nina practises client-centred methods that keep the person's own goals at the centre of sessions. She also uses trauma-focused approaches when past hurt affects daily life.
Background and approach
Her aim is to help people make small, practical changes and feel more in control of day-to-day moments. She trained and practised for nine years and holds membership with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and with the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society, NCPS. These credentials are listed to show professional engagement in the UK counselling field.
Nina draws on experience supporting people with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, grief, parenting strain and sleep problems. She also addresses issues such as attachment difficulties, domestic violence, and feeling empty or stuck after a relationship ends. Conversations focus on what is happening now and what steps feel practical to try.
Sessions are structured around the individual's needs. Nina encourages small, steady steps and checks in about what is helpful. The approach is collaborative - people decide the pace and focus while she offers clear, straightforward ways to work through problems.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 164484 | February 2025 |
| NCPS | NCS23-04930 | October 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
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- 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
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Nina will discuss goals, preferences and past experiences to find what fits best. Together they decide which methods to use and adjust them over time if something is not helpful.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs. Video calls let people see facial expression and body language, while phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier during a busy day. Live chat and messaging suit shorter check-ins or people who prefer to write instead of speak. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, parenting or study timetables and to continue support when travel or location make in-person meetings harder.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?
Nina supports people with depression, stress, anxiety, grief and sleep problems, along with relationship and parenting strains. She also works with trauma, anger, self-esteem issues and feelings of emptiness.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a client-centred way of working that keeps the person's goals central and offers trauma-focused techniques when past harm affects current life. Sessions aim to be practical and collaborative.
What is her professional background?
She has nine years of experience working in counselling and psychotherapy settings and has supported people with a wide range of concerns including abuse and relationship breakdown.
What credentials and location are listed for this counsellor?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS), and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English for both local and international clients.
What session formats are offered online?
Therapy can be delivered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging depending on the person's preference.
How are fees and payments handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with this counsellor?
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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