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 clients facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and major life changes, and supports those exploring questions of faith and spirituality.

Her interest in counselling grew from personal experience and an understanding that healing can be complex and non-linear. She recognises how painful it can be to feel unheard, misunderstood, or trapped in repeating patterns, and aims to offer a calm, non-judgmental environment where people can examine thoughts and feelings at a manageable pace.

Sonja practises in an integrative way, blending methods to suit each individual. Some people benefit from exploring how past experiences shape current behaviour, while others prefer practical strategies to manage emotions and move forward. Her work draws on approaches such as psychodynamic exploration, attachment-informed thinking, cognitive-behavioural techniques, somatic work, and creative therapies, chosen to fit the client’s needs. She holds the BACP credential - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - reflecting professional standards in counselling practice.

Whether someone feels overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure what they need next, Sonja offers listening, support, and collaborative guidance to help find clarity and a way forward.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Sonja draws on client-centered therapy to place the client’s perspective at the heart of the work, offering empathic listening and a collaborative space where individuals set the pace and focus of sessions. This approach supports those feeling unheard or struggling with relationship and attachment issues.

She also uses solution-focused techniques that concentrate on practical strategies and small, achievable steps to reduce stress, manage anxiety, and move toward specific goals. These methods are helpful when people want actionable tools to cope with everyday challenges.

Trauma-focused work is used when past injury or abuse affects current wellbeing; this approach aims to process distressing experiences and reduce their impact on daily life. It can be suited to people recovering from domestic violence, narcissistic abuse, or post-traumatic symptoms.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Sonja collaborates with each client to identify what will be most helpful based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts methods as therapy progresses so the work stays relevant and responsive.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to fit support around work, family, or mobility constraints. For many people, these options increase accessibility and allow consistent contact with licensed professionals and therapists regardless of location.