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Aminata Sonko, BACP

Credentials
BACP
Experience
4 years
Practising in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Sessions
Online only
Client ages
Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression

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Aminata Sonko is a BACP counsellor who supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression and trauma. She helps with relationship strains, low self-esteem and confidence issues. Aminata writes in a gentle, encouraging way and focuses on practical steps people can take right now.

She believes each person knows their story best and aims to create a calm space to talk things through without judgement. Sessions focus on what matters most to the client and on building skills that can be used between appointments.

Background and approach

The work is grounded in compassion and a person-centred style, with clear, solution-focused conversations. Aminata has four years of professional experience in the United Kingdom and holds a degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy. She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, which reflects a professional standard of practice.

Typical concerns she helps people with include stress, panic, mood difficulties, attachment worries, body image and post-traumatic stress. She also supports those facing caregiver strain, isolation, and issues with guilt or forgiveness. Sessions are aimed at helping clients find clearer perspectives and small changes that make daily life easier.

People meet Aminata to talk through painful events, reduce overwhelming feelings and work on concrete goals. Her approach mixes warm listening with practical tools so clients can try new ways of coping between sessions.

How evidence-based approaches work online

Aminata uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on talking, practical skills and gradual change. One common approach is person-centred work which prioritises the client’s perspective and aims to build trust and clarity through attentive listening and reflection. This helps when someone needs to make sense of painful feelings or feel heard.

She also uses solution-focused methods that identify small, concrete steps to try between sessions. These techniques are useful for tackling stress, low mood and everyday problems because they focus on what can change now rather than on long historical accounts.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to test what feels useful and adapt methods to match goals and preferences. Sessions are shaped by the client’s needs, so the plan can change as progress happens.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video calls suit deeper conversations where non-verbal cues matter, phone sessions are handy when bandwidth is limited, live chat allows quicker check-ins and text messaging can support ongoing reflection between appointments. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel commitments while keeping continuity of care with registered or accredited professionals.
What issues does Aminata support people with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties and related concerns such as panic, post-traumatic stress and social anxiety.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her work is person-centred and solution-focused, offering empathetic listening alongside practical steps clients can use between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
Aminata has four years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom.
What professional credentials does she hold?
She holds a degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions charged?
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?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
4 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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