BACP
Sidonia Stiles, BACP
Therapist in the UK
Sidonia is a BACP therapist in the UK.
- 27+ years of experience
- Focus areas include Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues
- Approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy
● Accepting new clients
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About Sidonia
Sidonia Stiles offers calm, direct counselling for people coping with anxiety, stress, grief and difficult relationship patterns. She uses straightforward, practical conversations to help people find small changes that make daily life easier. Sidonia works in English and Portuguese and brings 27 years of experience to her practice.
Sidonia began her career running group work for local council services, supporting young people in residential care. That work involved engaging with families and complex relationship dynamics, and it shaped her focus on how upbringing and family stories affect reactions today. She trained in Person Centred counselling and later completed a diploma in relationship therapy.
In sessions Sidonia pays attention to the personal story behind each issue. She explores family patterns and uses tools such as genograms to map key relationships and recurring themes. This helps people see where patterns started and which parts they might want to change.
She also has experience supporting people through bereavement and loss, drawing on Gestalt ideas about how people make meaning after change. Sidonia brings a compassionate, down-to-earth style when talking about grief and loss.
Her practice is informed by a mix of approaches including acceptance and commitment ideas, attachment-based thinking, cognitive behavioural approaches, dialectical skills and client-centred work. Sidonia aims to match approach to the person rather than force a single method.
Sessions are offered online by video, phone, live chat or text messaging, and international clients are accepted. Sidonia is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, recorded as BACP.
Sidonia began her career running group work for local council services, supporting young people in residential care. That work involved engaging with families and complex relationship dynamics, and it shaped her focus on how upbringing and family stories affect reactions today. She trained in Person Centred counselling and later completed a diploma in relationship therapy.
In sessions Sidonia pays attention to the personal story behind each issue. She explores family patterns and uses tools such as genograms to map key relationships and recurring themes. This helps people see where patterns started and which parts they might want to change.
She also has experience supporting people through bereavement and loss, drawing on Gestalt ideas about how people make meaning after change. Sidonia brings a compassionate, down-to-earth style when talking about grief and loss.
Her practice is informed by a mix of approaches including acceptance and commitment ideas, attachment-based thinking, cognitive behavioural approaches, dialectical skills and client-centred work. Sidonia aims to match approach to the person rather than force a single method.
Sessions are offered online by video, phone, live chat or text messaging, and international clients are accepted. Sidonia is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, recorded as BACP.
Areas of expertise
Experience
27+ years
Credentials
BACP
Languages
English, Portuguese
Focus areas
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesDepressionAddictionsLGBTFamily conflicts
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Trauma and abuseSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue
Approaches
Also listed for
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personality
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Blended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
How Sidonia’s approaches translate to online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy emphasises noticing thoughts and values-driven action. It helps people who struggle with worry, avoidance or meaning after life changes by focusing on small steps that fit what matters to them. Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and helps people understand and change repeated ways of relating to others.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Sidonia will discuss what you want to achieve, try techniques that fit your situation, and adjust the focus as you learn what helps. The aim is to find practical ways to reduce distress and build skills that work in your everyday life.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat and text-based messaging, giving flexibility around work and travel. Video suits deeper conversational work, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat and messaging are useful for shorter check-ins or when writing helps you process thoughts. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy schedule while still working with a registered professional.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Sidonia commonly help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, addictions and a wide range of related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is straightforward and person-centred, combining practical exercises with exploration of family patterns and personal meaning.
How long has she worked in counselling?
She has 27 years of experience, including earlier roles running group work for local council residential services.
What professional credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.