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Sonia "Nina" Sweeney, BACP, NCPS

Sonia "Nina" Sweeney offers calm, practical support for people struggling with stress, anxiety, trauma and relationship concerns.

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About Sonia

Sonia "Nina" Sweeney offers calm, practical support for people struggling with stress, anxiety, trauma and relationship concerns. She is based in the United Kingdom and brings nine years of counselling experience to conversations about grief, parenting strain, sleep problems, low self-esteem and coping with life changes. Nina works in plain language and listens for what matters most to each person.

She aims to help people name what feels hard and to find steps that make day-to-day life easier.

Background and approach

Sessions focus on the person in front of her, their goals, and what feels doable between meetings. Her background includes membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and membership of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society, NCPS.

She has a history of supporting people affected by domestic violence, abandonment and attachment issues, dissociation, and the emotional impact of separation and divorce. Nina draws on trauma-focused work alongside a client-centred way of talking. That means she pays attention to how past events affect current feelings, while keeping the conversation rooted in what the client wants to change right now.

The sessions are collaborative and paced to suit each person's comfort. People who come to Nina can expect straightforward dialogue about practical steps, small behavioural experiments and time to make sense of painful experiences. She also helps with communication patterns, codependency and problems with control that get in the way of relationships.

Her approach suits those looking for a steady, empathetic counsellor who explains things plainly and helps people build on small wins over time.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	164484	February 2025
NCPS	NCS23-04930	October 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

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Ways of working Sonia names

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How trauma-aware and client-centred work translate online

Trauma-Focused Therapy looks at how difficult events have shaped thinking, feelings and behaviour. Online sessions using this approach help people make sense of painful memories and build ways to manage triggers and intense emotions.

Client-Centred Therapy puts the person’s goals at the centre. The counsellor listens without judgement and helps the client find their own solutions. This approach is useful for building self-esteem, improving communication and coping with life changes.

Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about their needs, preferences and goals and choose a path together. That collaboration means plans can change as progress is made or new concerns arise.

Online sessions can be held by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Video calls are helpful for face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and messaging suit people who prefer writing or want flexible, on-the-go support. All formats aim to make therapy fit into busy lives and different routines.

Frequently asked

What concerns does she help with?

Nina supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, anger and self-esteem difficulties. She also helps with parenting stress, sleep problems and coping with life changes.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

She combines trauma-focused work with a client-centred approach, listening carefully and working at the client’s pace. Sessions focus on practical steps and understanding how past events affect the present.

What is her professional background?

She has nine years of counselling experience and a history of supporting people affected by domestic violence, attachment and abandonment issues, dissociation and relationship breakdown.

Which credentials and location are listed?

She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and a member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) in the United Kingdom.

Can sessions be conducted in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.

How does billing and cost work?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.