- Anxiety and depression
- Psychodynamic approach
- English and Portuguese
About Beatriz
Beatriz Zanichelli Sonego is a Clinical Psychologist and counsellor with 15 years of experience working across higher education, community services, healthcare and private practice in the United Kingdom. She works with adults on issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship problems, self-esteem struggles and life transitions. Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese.
Beatriz draws on psychodynamic ideas to understand patterns that affect moods and relationships. She aims to create a place where people can talk through feelings linked to loss, grief, intimacy and identity. She also offers care for people coping with trauma, eating concerns, compassion fatigue and the pressures of change.
Her background includes work with university students and community clients, and she has spent time in healthcare and private settings. That variety has shaped how she notices both immediate problems and longer-standing patterns that influence daily life.
Beatriz describes herself as LGBTQIA+ affirmative and understands migration-related challenges, so she is able to work in English or Portuguese with people who have moved countries or who navigate more than one culture.
She offers open-ended psychotherapy and usually begins with an initial session to decide together whether ongoing therapy would help. Practical matters such as location and scheduling are discussed at that first meeting.
How her approaches translate to online work
Psychodynamic work helps people notice patterns in relationships and mood. It focuses on how past and present link together and can help with recurring relationship difficulties, grief and identity questions.Client‑centred practice places the person's experience at the centre of the conversation. It involves listening, reflecting and helping someone clarify what matters to them, which is useful for issues like self‑esteem and life transitions.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact and offers practical steps to reduce anxiety and low mood. It can be useful alongside psychodynamic exploration for more immediate symptom relief.
Finding the right fit is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to decide which approach, or mix of approaches, suits the individual's goals and circumstances. That decision is reviewed over time and adapted as needs change.
If you want online sessions, confirm the specific session formats available before booking. The practical advantages of online work include fitting therapy around study or shift patterns, shorter check‑in options when schedules are tight, and the ability to join from different locations when travel is difficult. Registered or accredited professionals can discuss which session style suits everyday life and goals during the first meeting.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Portuguese
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems can she help with?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and self‑esteem issues, plus grief, trauma and life changes.
How would she approach conversations in sessions?
She uses a psychodynamic approach to look at recurring patterns and meanings behind feelings, combined with other approaches when useful.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience across higher education, community, healthcare and private practice settings.
What are her credentials and where does she practise?
She holds BACP accreditation and works in the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be held in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese.
Does she see clients outside the UK?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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