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Sonia "Nina" Sweeney, BACP, NCPS

Credentials: BACP, NCPS
Experience: 9 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseAnger managementSelf esteem

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Sonia "Nina" Sweeney helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low mood or life changes. She introduces a calm, steady presence and listens without judgement. Nina aims to make it easier to talk about painful or confusing experiences and to find practical ways forward.

Nina has nine years of professional experience and holds BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) and NCPS (National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society) credentials.

Background and approach

She has lived in the United Kingdom for over two decades and brings that perspective into her practice. Her work covers trauma and abuse, grief, parenting strain, relationship concerns, sleeping difficulties and compassion fatigue. Her approach is informed by client-centred therapy, which focuses on the person's own goals and pace, and trauma-focused therapy when past harm continues to affect daily life.

In sessions she aims to create space for people to name difficult feelings and try new ways of coping. Conversations are straightforward and practical, with an emphasis on real-life steps between sessions. Nina also addresses related patterns such as attachment and abandonment worries, codependency, body image and issues around control or commitment.

She supports people working through separation, blended family stress and the emotional fallout of domestic violence. People who choose Nina often want an empathetic listener plus clear strategies. She works collaboratively to set goals and to check progress as therapy continues.

The aim is to leave clients feeling more able to manage day-to-day challenges and make clearer choices about their next steps.

Approaches that work online and in sessions

Client-centred therapy places the person's own goals at the centre of sessions. The counsellor offers empathic listening and helps the client find their own solutions, which can be useful for issues like low self-esteem, relationship worries and coping with life changes.

Trauma-focused therapy pays attention to how past harm affects daily life now. It involves working through difficult memories and developing skills to manage strong feelings, which can help with trauma, abuse and dissociation-related symptoms.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Nina will discuss options and try methods that fit the client's needs, goals and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made. The process is collaborative and paced to what feels manageable.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that matters. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth or on-screen time is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging suit quick check-ins, shorter reflections or people who prefer writing. These formats make it simpler to fit therapy around work, caring duties or travel while still accessing registered or accredited professionals and therapists.

What concerns does she help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and coping with life changes, plus parenting strain, sleeping problems and compassion fatigue.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her work is client-centred, focusing on each person's goals and pace, and uses trauma-focused methods when past harm affects current life.

How much experience does she have?

Nina has nine years of professional experience working in counselling and psychotherapy settings.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) and NCPS (National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society) credentials and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What formats are available for sessions?

Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs.

How are fees and subscription handled?

Cost varies 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, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.

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Experience: 9 years
Registered with: BACP, NCPS
Languages: English

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Sonia "Nina" Sweeney, BACP, NCPS

Background and approach

Approaches that work online and in sessions

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Others working with stress, anxiety