- Client-Centred Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Anger and stress work
About Sonia
Sonia "Nina" Sweeney is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and an accredited member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). She has nine years of professional experience and works with adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, anger, depression and relationship issues.
Nina uses straightforward talking and listening to help people understand patterns that keep recurring. Sessions focus on what is happening now and on practical ways to respond differently. She also brings experience supporting people who have been through trauma and abuse and those coping with grief or major life changes.
Her main approaches include Client-Centred Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy. In practice this means sessions centre on the client’s own goals, with exploration of past events where they affect present reactions. The work often includes noticing triggers, learning new responses to anger, and building clearer communication skills.
Nina is originally from Brazil and has lived in the United Kingdom for over twenty years. She has worked with a wide range of issues including parenting stress, compassion fatigue and difficulties linked to attachment, abandonment and control. She also has experience with body image, codependency and separation concerns.
She accepts clients internationally and runs sessions in English. To begin clients use a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. The counsellor notes that therapy is a collaborative process and that practical steps are part of the work.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centred Therapy places the client’s goals at the centre and uses open, non-directive conversation to explore concerns. It helps with anger that comes from communication problems, low self-esteem or feeling misunderstood. Trauma-Focused Therapy looks at how past events shape current reactions and focuses on practical steps to reduce distress and build different responses to triggers.Finding the best approach is part of the work together. The counsellor will discuss goals and preferences with the client and adjust methods as the relationship develops. This means trying techniques, reviewing what helps, and choosing what fits the person’s needs and rhythm.
The practical benefits of online sessions are that they can better fit into everyday life and reduce travel time. They can make it easier to have a shorter check-in between commitments or to arrange appointments across different time zones for international clients. Confirm the current session options before booking so you know which formats are possible and which best suit your schedule and needs.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger-related concerns does she address?
She works with temper, resentment, frustration at work, and reactions that affect close relationships, as part of a wider set of concerns including stress and anxiety.
Which therapeutic style does she use?
Her practice draws on Client-Centred Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy, focusing on the client’s goals and on how past events affect current reactions.
How long has she been practising?
She has nine years of professional experience supporting adults with issues such as anger, depression and trauma.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
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), based in the United Kingdom.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.