- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma-focused work
- Client-centred approach
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 issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and relationship concerns.
Nina aims to help people who are juggling the pressures of early adulthood. That includes worries about work, study, money, relationships and feeling behind peers. She also supports people coping with grief, sleep problems, anger and major life changes.
Her practice draws on client-centred ways of working. That means conversations focus on the person in front of her and what feels most pressing. Trauma-focused work is used when past harm affects day-to-day life and relationships.
Nina trained and practised in the UK after moving from Brazil more than 20 years ago. Her listed interests include attachment and abandonment issues, caregiving stress, codependency, body image and the effects of domestic violence. She mentions working with survivors of abuse and people managing dissociation.
Sessions are presented as collaborative conversations where the therapist and client set goals together. Nina notes she is updating her skills in trauma-informed approaches and holds a COSRT Level 5 certificate related to couple and relationship work. She supports English-speaking clients in the United Kingdom and accepts international clients.
How her approaches are used online
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and responding to the person's experience. The therapist follows what the client brings to sessions and helps clarify goals and next steps. This approach is useful for issues like feeling stuck, low self-esteem and the pressures of early adult life.Trauma-Focused Therapy works directly with memories and reactions from past harm. It aims to reduce how much those experiences shape everyday feelings and relationships. This approach is used when trauma or abuse continues to affect mood, sleep or interpersonal trust.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about needs, goals and preferences and suggest which ways of working could help most. Changes can be paced to suit how someone wants to proceed.
Session formats are not listed here, so please confirm which online options are available before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around study, shifts or travel. It can also allow shorter check-ins, reduce travel time and help people keep therapy going while living in different places.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, relationship concerns, grief, sleeping difficulties and coping with life changes.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is client-centred, focusing on each person's priorities, and she uses trauma-focused methods when past harm is affecting current life.
How long has she been practising?
She has nine years of professional experience working with adults on a range of concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a registered member of BACP and an accredited member of NCPS, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions accept international clients. Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats does she offer?
Current session formats are not specified here; please confirm available options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to see her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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