- Client-centred approach
- Practical coping tools
- Trauma-informed care
About Sonja
Sonja Rodney is a counsellor in the United Kingdom who focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety and relationship struggles. She supports those affected by trauma and abuse, and assists people dealing with grief and major life changes. Sonja aims to create a calm, non-judgemental space where clients can be heard and begin to untangle difficult feelings.
She has three years of experience working with people on issues such as panic attacks, post-traumatic stress and the fallout from domestic violence and infidelity. Sonja draws on Client-Centred Therapy to prioritise the client's experience and to offer a respectful, empathetic relationship as the base for change. She also uses Solution-Focused Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy as part of her work when helpful.
Her style mixes listening and practical steps. Some sessions look at past patterns and attachment issues. Others focus on short-term goals and tools to manage emotions in daily life. The exact mix is agreed with each person.
Sonja describes counselling as a collaborative process. She checks in about what matters most to the client and adapts the approach to fit their goals. People can expect straightforward talk, gentle challenge and strategies to help with coping and self-compassion.
Her counselling draws on a range of techniques chosen to suit individual needs, including ways to work with bodily responses and creative methods where appropriate. She encourages gradual change at a pace that feels manageable.
How Sonja’s approaches translate to online work
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on a respectful, listening relationship. The counsellor responds to what the client brings and aims to help people feel understood before moving forward. This approach suits issues like grief, shame and feeling stuck.Solution-Focused Therapy looks for small, practical steps that move a person towards their goals. It centres on what changes would show progress and builds short-term strategies that can be used between sessions. Trauma-Focused Therapy works with the effects of traumatic experiences and includes ways to manage distressing memories and strong emotions while tracking safety and pacing.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor discusses goals, preferences and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they pick a way of working that fits a person’s needs and adjust it over time as those needs change.
Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people choose sessions that suit their day-to-day schedule and energy levels.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include attachment difficulties, codependency, narcissistic abuse and panic attacks.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her work is client-centred, which means she listens carefully and follows the client’s lead. She blends that with solution-focused techniques and trauma-focused methods to match what a person needs.
How long has she been practising?
She has three years of experience offering counselling in the United Kingdom.
What professional credential does she hold?
She is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She accepts international clients, so people based outside the United Kingdom can discuss working together.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What should I do to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.
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