Sonja Rodney , BACP

Sonja Rodney is a UK-based counsellor with three years of experience supporting people through trauma, domestic abuse including narcissistic abuse, bereavement, grief and loss. She also works with those facing stress, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties, as well as people adjusting to major life changes or exploring questions of faith and spirituality.

Her interest in counselling is rooted in personal experience and an understanding that recovery is rarely linear. She recognizes how isolating it can feel to be unheard or caught in repeating patterns, and she aims to offer a compassionate, non-judgmental space where thoughts and emotions can be explored at a pace that suits each person.

Sonja practices with an integrative approach, combining techniques to match individual needs. She draws on psychodynamic ideas to examine how the past influences the present, attachment-informed perspectives to clarify relational patterns, cognitive-behavioural techniques for practical emotion management, somatic methods to address body-related responses, and creative therapies when they fit the client’s style. This flexibility means therapy is tailored rather than formulaic, with the client’s goals guiding the process.

She holds the BACP credential - membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and brings a steady, empathetic presence to work with issues such as panic, post-traumatic stress, codependency, and self-esteem concerns.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Sonja blends several well-established approaches to meet a range of needs. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating an accepting therapeutic relationship where the client’s perspective leads the work; it is useful for building self-awareness, self-compassion and addressing issues like self-esteem and relational patterns. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on practical steps and small, achievable changes to reduce distress and move toward specific goals - it can be helpful for stress, anxiety and navigating life transitions. Trauma-Focused Therapy addresses the effects of traumatic experiences by helping people process memories and their emotional and physical responses in ways that reduce ongoing disruption.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Sonja works collaboratively with each person to decide which methods feel most suitable for their goals, needs and preferences. She adjusts the balance of exploration and practical work as therapy progresses.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging offers flexibility for people managing schedules, mobility limits or geographic distance. These options make it easier to maintain consistency, access support from wherever one is located, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable while working through stress, relationships, grief or trauma.