Sonia "Nina" Sweeney, BACP, NCPS
Sonia "Nina" Sweeney helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low mood and life changes.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and Abuse
- +11 more
About Sonia
Sonia "Nina" Sweeney helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low mood and life changes. She introduces simple ways to talk about what is happening and to break problems into smaller, manageable steps. Nina writes in plain language and aims to make sessions calm and direct for people juggling busy lives.
She applies a client-centred approach that puts the person's experience first. That means listening closely and shaping sessions around what matters to the individual.
Background and approach
Nina also draws on trauma-focused therapy when past hurt affects daily life, sleep, relationships or emotional safety. With nine years of professional experience, Nina has supported people through grief, parenting strain, compassion fatigue and the impacts of abuse and domestic violence.
She also works with issues such as abandonment, attachment concerns, body image and codependency, helping people rebuild trust in themselves and their choices. Nina is listed with BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and with NCPS - the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society. She offers help in English and accepts clients in the United Kingdom and internationally.
Sessions are conversational and practical. Nina aims to help people notice small shifts that make day-to-day life easier. She supports clients to set achievable goals and to try out new ways of coping between sessions.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 164484 | February 2025 |
| NCPS | NCS23-04930 | October 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Sonia works with
Everything Sonia lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Sonia lists
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Online support
She also uses trauma-focused therapy when past events continue to affect a person's mood, sleep or relationships. That approach looks at how trauma shows up in everyday life and helps reduce distress through paced, practical work rather than pushing for quick fixes.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Nina discusses goals and preferences with each person and adapts methods over time. This means the plan can change if something else would fit better or feel more helpful.
Online therapy makes these approaches accessible through different formats. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, while phone sessions work well when bandwidth is low or a calmer check-in is preferred. Live chat and text messaging let people write things out, fit brief sessions into a busy day, or keep a running dialogue between appointments. Registered or accredited professionals can provide flexible care across each of these formats to suit practical needs and schedules.
Frequently asked
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
Sonia "Nina" Sweeney works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and trauma-related difficulties. She also supports people with parenting strain, sleeping problems, anger and self-esteem issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is client-centred and practical, with a focus on listening and shaping sessions around the person's needs. Trauma-focused techniques are used when past experiences are affecting current wellbeing.
How long has she been practising?
She has nine years of professional experience supporting people with a wide range of emotional and life challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a member of BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) and NCPS (National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and she is able to work with international clients.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and preferences.
How does payment and cost work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to therapist availability.
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