Sonia Clarke

• CBT techniques
• Solution-Focused work
• Phobia and panic

About Sonia

Sonia Clarke works on stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, depression, addictions and relationship and family issues using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and solution-focused methods. She is an Accredited Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has 12 years' experience.

Sonia offers straightforward, practical counselling focused on helping people make changes and find solutions. She uses clear techniques from CBT alongside brief solution-focused approaches. Sessions aim to identify patterns, try small experiments and build coping strategies that fit everyday life.

Her background includes a Diploma Level 5 in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and a BPS approved Certificate in Supervision. She also trained as an integrative counsellor and holds BACP Accredited status, working within the BACP code of ethics.

Sonia has experience managing and supervising counselling teams. She was Clinical Manager for a local Mind service and supervised a team of 14 counsellors while running a private practice. That role involved service organisation and supporting staff development.

In sessions she listens and helps people talk through fears, phobias and panic symptoms as well as broader life stresses. Practical tasks and short-term goals are commonly used alongside talking work. People who want clear steps and tools often find this approach useful.

She also supports people dealing with trauma, intimacy issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting stress, career concerns and mood disorders. If international sessions are needed the reader should confirm options before booking.

How Sonia uses CBT and solution-focused methods online

CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and testing small changes. It is practical and often used for anxiety, panic, phobias and mood difficulties.

Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on short-term goals and on what is already working. It helps people notice small steps forward and build on them to manage stress, relationship problems and coping with life changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sonia will collaborate with each person to decide which methods suit their needs and goals. This is a shared process that can change as therapy progresses.

Please confirm the current session formats before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are offered. Online sessions can make fitting counselling into a busy week easier, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They can also let someone attend from different locations and make it simpler to continue therapy during life changes. Registered or accredited professionals, including therapists, often combine structured CBT tasks with brief solution-focused steps to keep sessions practical and goal-oriented.

Topics Sonia lists

• Stress and 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 and 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

Ways of working

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Solution-Focused Therapy

Questions about Sonia

Does she work with anxiety and panic?

Yes. Anxiety, panic attacks and phobias are listed areas of focus and she uses CBT techniques to address these concerns.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She practises in an integrative way with an emphasis on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy.

How much experience does she have?

She has 12 years' experience working in counselling and psychotherapy settings.

Is she registered with a professional body in the UK?

Yes. She is an Accredited Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Can sessions be conducted in other languages?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm current session formats before booking as the biography does not specify which formats are offered.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start working with her?

Use the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.