Sonia Dugay, BACP
Sonia Dugay is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who offers a warm, non-judgemental space for people feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, relationship strain, loss or life change.
About Sonia
Sonia Dugay is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who offers a warm, non-judgemental space for people feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, relationship strain, loss or life change. She listens first and helps clients find their own solutions. Her style suits people who want to talk things through and emerge with clearer next steps.
She has nine years' experience and has worked with survivors of sexual violence at a support centre.
Background and approach
That work included helping with anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, intimacy problems, eating issues and self-harm. More recently she has seen people in independent practice dealing with loneliness, career changes and midlife relationship concerns. Sonia combines client-centred listening with psychodynamic thinking.
In sessions she helps people surface patterns from earlier life that still affect them now. She also uses practical, solution-focused ideas to help people make small changes that improve day-to-day coping. Many clients have brought complex family and identity issues, including questions about attachment, blended family dynamics, abandonment and guilt.
Sonia has also worked with people facing domestic violence, divorce and caregiving stress, and with those affected by fertility or DNA surprises. Outside work she values exercise such as brisk walking and dancing as ways to manage mood. She is interested in different religions and cultures and aims to be open and respectful in sessions.
Sonia offers appointments by video, phone, live chat and text messaging and accepts international clients.
Details from the counsellor's public professional profile · registration number listed
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| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 386067 | February 2027 |
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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
Everything Sonia lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Commitment issues
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Ways of working Sonia names
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Approaches that guide online counselling
Sonia blends client-centred work with psychodynamic and solution-focused ideas to help people online. Client-Centred Therapy means the counsellor listens deeply and follows what matters most to the client, helping them find their own answers and regain confidence. Psychodynamic Therapy looks at how early experiences shape current feelings and relationships, useful for recurring patterns and attachment concerns. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on practical steps and small changes that can reduce stress and improve day-to-day coping.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Sonia will discuss what you hope to achieve and try different ways of working until you find a helpful fit. Together you will set goals and check progress as therapy continues.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat and text messaging to give flexibility. Video is useful for deeper conversations and visual connection. Phone calls suit quieter check-ins or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging work well for shorter check-ins or when writing feels easier than speaking. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems can I bring to counselling?
Sonia supports people dealing with relationship and family difficulties, anxiety, depression and trauma-related concerns. She also works with issues such as eating and body image, parenting strain, career change and low self-esteem.
What is Sonia's style in session?
She listens without judging and emphasises the client's own resources. Sessions blend careful listening with exploration of past patterns and practical steps to tackle immediate problems.
How long has she been practicing?
Sonia has nine years' experience working in both support services and independent practice, including time spent at a centre for survivors of rape and sexual abuse.
How is her professional standing described?
She is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP in her profile. Her practice is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts clients from other countries as well.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are delivered through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
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