Sonia Clarke, BACP
BACP-accredited integrative counsellor for anxiety
- Diploma in CBT
- Experience with phobias
- Supervisor and former manager
About Sonia Clarke
Sonia Clarke is a BACP-accredited integrative counsellor with 12 years of practice who works with people feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stress and phobias. She offers warm, empathetic, and nonjudgmental support to help clients explore difficult feelings, consider options and find practical ways to move forward. Her approach is person-centred and aimed at helping people regain a sense of choice and control when life feels challenging.
Sonia draws on an integrative framework that includes Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, psychodynamic thinking and humanistic perspectives, tailoring methods to each person rather than using one fixed model. She holds a Diploma Level 5 in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a BPS-approved Certificate in Supervision - the BPS being the British Psychological Society - and has achieved BACP accredited status with the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists. Sonia works within the BACP code of ethics and receives regular supervision in line with that guidance.
She has particular experience supporting people with phobias and anxiety-related difficulties, including specific fears such as spiders, snakes or other situations that cause distress. Sonia has also worked in leadership roles in the sector - previously serving as Clinical Manager for a local Mind charity, where she managed the counselling service and supervised a team of 14 counsellors. She is committed to ongoing professional development and to helping clients build understanding, resilience and clearer ways forward.
Sonia draws on an integrative framework that includes Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, psychodynamic thinking and humanistic perspectives, tailoring methods to each person rather than using one fixed model. She holds a Diploma Level 5 in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a BPS-approved Certificate in Supervision - the BPS being the British Psychological Society - and has achieved BACP accredited status with the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists. Sonia works within the BACP code of ethics and receives regular supervision in line with that guidance.
She has particular experience supporting people with phobias and anxiety-related difficulties, including specific fears such as spiders, snakes or other situations that cause distress. Sonia has also worked in leadership roles in the sector - previously serving as Clinical Manager for a local Mind charity, where she managed the counselling service and supervised a team of 14 counsellors. She is committed to ongoing professional development and to helping clients build understanding, resilience and clearer ways forward.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsHoardingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Sonia Clarke have?
Sonia Clarke has 12 years of experience.
Is Sonia Clarke a licensed therapist?
Yes. Sonia is an accredited member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP).
In which languages does Sonia Clarke provide therapy?
Sonia provides therapy in English.
Where is Sonia Clarke located?
Sonia is based in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Sonia Clarke as my therapist?
You can work with Sonia Clarke through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Sonia Clarke work with international clients?
Sonia Clarke does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Sonia Clarke cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Practical online therapy using CBT and solution-focused work
In Sonia Clarke's practice, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Therapy are used in ways that suit each person's needs. CBT helps identify unhelpful thought and behaviour patterns and offers practical tools to reduce symptoms of anxiety, panic and stress and to address specific fears. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on building strengths and identifying small, achievable steps toward the changes a person wants to make, which can be especially helpful when dealing with life transitions or coping challenges.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey and Sonia treats selection of methods as a collaborative process. She works with clients to clarify goals, test approaches and adjust the plan based on what is most helpful, combining techniques when that best supports progress.
Online therapy offers flexibility to fit conversations into busy lives. Sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, allowing people to access support from home or other convenient locations. Working online can make scheduling easier, reduce travel time and let therapists and licensed professionals focus on practical strategies and progress in ways that suit each client’s routine and preferences.