- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship difficulties
- Trauma-informed methods
About Sonja
Sonja Rodney is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with three years of clinical experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, and life changes. Sonja also supports those exploring faith and spirituality alongside their emotional concerns.
She began counselling after personal experiences that showed her how hard healing can be. That background informs her straightforward approach. In sessions she listens, reflects, and helps people notice patterns that keep them stuck.
Sonja describes her way of working as integrative. She draws on different methods depending on what a person needs in the moment. Sometimes that means looking at past influences and attachment patterns. Other times it means practical, short-term strategies to manage panic or anxiety.
Clients can expect a mix of talking therapies and practical tools. Sonja mentions elements from Client-Centred work, Solution-Focused techniques, and Trauma-Focused ideas. She adapts these to each person rather than using a single fixed method.
Her additional focus areas include attachment issues, codependency and narcissistic abuse, plus concerns such as panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, guilt and shame, and self-love. Sonja aims to help people find clearer steps forward and more reliable ways to cope.
She accepts people from outside the UK and works in English. Before a first session, she asks people to reflect on goals so that planning is practical and focused.
How her approaches translate to online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what someone says. It helps people feel heard and notice their own thoughts and choices. This approach suits worries about relationships, identity, and feeling stuck.Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on practical steps and short-term goals. It looks for small changes that make daily life easier, which can be useful for stress, anxiety and early-career pressures. Trauma-Focused Therapy attends to the effects of traumatic events and offers ways to process upsetting memories and strong reactions without rushing the person.
Deciding which approach to use is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about their needs, goals and preferences and suggest a plan. That plan can change if something isn’t helping; the process is collaborative and practical.
Check the session formats supported before booking, as they are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings around work, study or travel. They also allow shorter check-ins when a full session feels like too much, and they remove the need to travel to appointments. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt these approaches for remote sessions to focus on stabilising skills, goal-setting and processing trauma at a steady pace.
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 she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, grief, and major life changes. There is also attention to related concerns such as attachment issues, panic attacks and self-love.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses an integrative approach that combines Client-Centred, Solution-Focused, and Trauma-Focused ideas. The emphasis is on practical steps and examining patterns that keep someone stuck.
How long has she been practising?
She has three years of experience working as a counsellor in the UK.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is listed with the BACP and works from the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Yes. Sessions are offered to international clients and are conducted in English.
What session formats does she offer?
Please confirm current session options before booking as formats are not specified here.
How much does counselling with her cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule an initial session.
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