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Sonia "Nina" Sweeney, BACP, NCPS

Sonia "Nina" Sweeney offers practical, down-to-earth counselling for people coping with stress, anxiety, grief and difficult life changes.

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About Sonia

Sonia "Nina" Sweeney offers practical, down-to-earth counselling for people coping with stress, anxiety, grief and difficult life changes. Nina writes simply and listens carefully so people feel heard. She works with adults who want to make sense of painful events, improve relationships, or rebuild confidence.

Nina uses a client-centred approach that keeps the focus on what matters to each person. She also uses trauma-focused work for those recovering from abuse, violence or other deeply distressing experiences.

Background and approach

Sessions aim to help people understand patterns, learn kinder ways of relating to themselves, and practise new coping skills. With nine years of experience in the UK health and counselling landscape, Nina brings practical knowledge to real-life problems. Her listed credentials include membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society.

People come to Nina for help with parenting stress, compassion fatigue, sleeping problems, anger, body image and attachment difficulties. She also supports those dealing with separation, blended family issues, codependency and the sense of emptiness that can follow trauma. Sessions are conversational and paced to each person's needs.

Nina helps people name what is happening, try different ways of coping, and plan small steps forward. She aims for clear, manageable work that fits into everyday life.

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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 her approaches translate to online therapy

Sonia "Nina" Sweeney uses client-centred work and trauma-focused therapy in online sessions. Client-centred therapy involves active listening and following what feels most important to the person. It helps when someone wants a space to talk things through, build self-awareness and try new ways of coping. Trauma-focused therapy pays attention to distressing past events and their ongoing effects. It helps people reduce the hold of painful memories and learn stabilising skills for daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Nina will discuss goals, preferences and practical needs and then suggest a path forward. That choice is collaborative and can change as therapy progresses to match what is most helpful.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video is good for face-to-face conversation and visual cues, while phone sessions suit people with lower bandwidth or who prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and messaging can be useful for shorter check-ins, paced reflection, or when someone needs to fit sessions around work or caring duties. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent and flexible around everyday life.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Nina work with?

Nina supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and trauma and abuse. She also helps with relationship issues, parenting strain, sleeping problems and compassion fatigue.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her work is mainly client-centred, which means sessions follow what matters to the person. She also uses trauma-focused methods when addressing past abuse or traumatic experiences.

How much experience does she have?

She has nine years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom counselling field. That background includes supporting people with a wide range of emotional and relational concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is listed with BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and with NCPS, the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society. Her practice is based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

Therapy can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How does payment and cost work?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing the short matching questionnaire. You can then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.