Sonja Rodney, BACP

Sonja Rodney offers calm, practical support for people struggling with stress, anxiety, trauma and major life changes. She aims to make the first steps feel manageable and listens closely to what each person brings. Sonja keeps language simple and sessions straightforward so worried people can focus on what matters most.

She draws on three years of experience as a counsellor and holds BACP accreditation, which is listed here as BACP. Sonja combines gentle listening with practical strategies. That means sometimes talking through past events and sometimes trying small, concrete steps to feel better day to day.

Many people come with relationship pain, grief or the aftermath of abuse. Sonja also works with issues such as panic attacks, codependency, attachment concerns, guilt and shame, and the fallout from infidelity or separation. She pays attention to cultural background and the particular pressures that can bring.

Her main approaches include client-centred work, solution-focused techniques and trauma-focused methods. Sessions aim to be collaborative - the person sets priorities and Sonja helps shape ways to reach them. Progress tends to be practical and paced to each person’s comfort.

Sessions are offered in English and Sonja accepts international clients. People can use video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging depending on what fits their life. The emphasis is on making therapy usable rather than complicated.

If someone wants to explore faith or spirituality alongside emotional healing Sonja is open to including those themes in the conversations. She encourages small steps and steady change rather than quick fixes.

How Sonja’s approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding. The counsellor follows the person’s lead, reflecting feelings and priorities so people feel heard and in control. This works well for relationship issues, guilt, shame and finding clarity about what matters most.

Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, practical steps and short-term goals. It is about identifying what helps now and building on it, which can be useful for stress, anxiety, panic attacks and coping with life changes.

Trauma-Focused Therapy looks at the effects of traumatic events and supports gradual processing of painful memories and reactions. It aims to reduce the day-to-day impact of past harm and to rebuild a sense of safety and agency.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will discuss needs, goals and preferences and then suggest ways to proceed. This is a joint decision so the person can shape pace and focus as they go.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation across distances, phone sessions can be easier when camera use is difficult, live chat suits shorter check-ins and text-based messaging helps people who prefer to write. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caring duties and busy lives while keeping the focus on steady progress.