Beatriz Zanichelli Sonego, BACP

Experienced psychotherapist supporting relational and life transitions

LGBTQIA+ affirmative
Speaks English and Portuguese
Not accepting new clients

About Beatriz Zanichelli Sonego

Beatriz Zanichelli Sonego is an experienced clinical psychologist and counsellor with 15 years of practice across higher education, community services, healthcare settings, and private practice. She works primarily with adults and brings a compassionate, client-centered stance to open-ended psychotherapy, emphasising the importance of an individualized therapeutic conversation that fits each person’s needs.

Her practice was originally shaped by psychodynamic ideas, and she draws on a range of approaches to address common mental health concerns including anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship difficulties, self-esteem struggles, and life transitions. She also offers LGBT-affirmative care and has developed particular experience supporting people facing loss, intimacy-related challenges, eating and body-image concerns, career questions, and compassion fatigue.

As a migrant to the United Kingdom, she understands the stresses of relocating across cultures and languages and provides sessions in both English and Portuguese. Beatriz holds membership of BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which reflects her professional affiliation with a recognised counselling body.

She normally begins with an initial session to assess how therapy might help and to shape an ongoing plan together. Please note she is not currently accepting new clients.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, Anxiety LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteem

Also Specializes In

Trauma and abuse Grief Intimacy-related issuesEating disordersCareer difficultiesDepression Coping with life changes Coaching Compassion fatigue

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFatherhood issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual dysfunctionSexualitySomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Existential Therapy Jungian Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Beatriz Zanichelli Sonego have?

Beatriz Zanichelli Sonego has 15 years of experience.

Is Beatriz Zanichelli Sonego a registered therapist?

Yes. She holds BACP, which indicates membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists.

In which languages does Beatriz Zanichelli Sonego provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English and Portuguese.

Where is Beatriz Zanichelli Sonego located?

Beatriz is based in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Beatriz Zanichelli Sonego as my therapist?

You can work with Beatriz through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Please note she is not currently accepting new clients.

Does Beatriz Zanichelli Sonego work with international clients?

Beatriz Zanichelli Sonego does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Beatriz Zanichelli Sonego 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 cancelled 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 is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with a 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. Note that Beatriz is not currently accepting new clients.

Attachment and CBT in online practice

Beatriz integrates approaches that help people understand relationships and change unhelpful patterns. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early bonds influence current relationships and emotional responses - it can be useful for people struggling with abandonment, attachment issues, or difficulties forming close connections. Client-Centered Therapy prioritises the person’s own experience and encourages a supportive, non-judgemental space where individuals explore goals and self-understanding - this approach helps with self-esteem, life transitions, and decision-making. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviours and offers structured techniques to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and tackle unhelpful thinking patterns.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process. Beatriz works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods fit best with their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts the work as those needs evolve over time.

Online therapy with Beatriz can be delivered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access regular support from registered professionals without having to travel, and they allow therapy to fit into varied routines and life demands. Please note she is not currently accepting new clients.

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