- Relationship repair
- Trauma and grief
- Practical tools
About Sonya
Sonya Cavanough is an ACA counsellor with ten years' experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and grief. She works with individuals who are struggling with self-esteem, motivation, or the emotional aftermath of abuse and loss. She aims to make the first step feel manageable and respectful.
Sonya listens in a warm, non-judgemental way and adapts conversations to what each person needs. She uses Client-Centred Therapy to keep the focus on the client's experience and choices. Her practice also draws on attachment work and emotion-focused approaches when relationships or past hurt are central concerns.
Practical tools are part of her sessions when people want them. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy techniques are used to notice thinking patterns and try small changes. For couples work she includes methods that focus on communication and rebuilding trust.
She pays attention to everyday pressures as well as deeper wounds, so topics like panic, chronic illness, caregiver stress, body image, money worries and isolation are all within her scope. Sonya works to match the pace and priorities of each person she sees.
If someone is ready to begin, Sonya asks them to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a session. She explains options and tailors a plan that fits the person's goals and life circumstances.
How Sonya’s approaches work in online therapy
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person's perspective and choices; the therapist follows the client's lead, offers empathy and helps people clarify what matters most. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current bonds and can help with abandonment, trust and communication issues. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) breaks down unhelpful thinking patterns and tests small behavioural changes to reduce anxiety and panic.Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. Sonya will talk with the person about their goals, symptoms and preferences, and then suggest options to try. Changing the approach over time is part of the process if something isn't working as hoped.
Confirm the exact session options before booking because the biography does not list specific formats. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people work through relationship or attachment issues from their own routines while keeping the focus on practical strategies and emotional repair.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns can Sonya help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief and self-esteem difficulties, among other related issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centred and respectful, with a focus on listening carefully and adapting the approach to each person's needs.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has ten years of professional experience working with individuals and couples on communication, infidelity and emotional recovery.
What credentials and location should I know about?
She is listed as ACA and practises in Australia.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payment handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a therapy relationship?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.