Sonia Dugay, BACP
Sonia Dugay supports relationships and trauma recovery
- Trauma and abuse support
- Relationship and family work
- Flexible online sessions
About Sonia Dugay
Sonia Dugay is a registered counsellor based in the South of the United Kingdom who brings a calm, empathetic presence to complex emotional difficulties. She has extensive experience working with survivors of rape and sexual abuse and has supported people presenting with anxiety, anger management struggles, low self-esteem, intimacy difficulties, eating disorders, self-harm and relationship problems. Her recent private practice work has included supporting young adults facing loneliness, anxiety and career transitions, as well as people in midlife grappling with relationship breakdowns or low confidence.
Sonia has also worked with clients affected by unexpected DNA-related issues and understands how sensitive subjects can feel hard to bring into therapy. Her preferred way of working is client-centered - listening carefully and helping clients access their own answers rather than prescribing solutions - while also drawing on psychodynamic ideas to explore how past experiences, including early childhood influences, can shape present patterns.
She values movement and activity as part of wellbeing, and for her a brisk walk or a dance class can help reframe a difficult day. Raised in a Christian household but not practicing any particular religion now, Sonia is open to understanding different cultural and spiritual perspectives. She is warm, friendly and looks forward to meeting people who are ready to take a first step toward greater hope and clarity. Sonia is BACP registered - BACP being the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
Sonia has also worked with clients affected by unexpected DNA-related issues and understands how sensitive subjects can feel hard to bring into therapy. Her preferred way of working is client-centered - listening carefully and helping clients access their own answers rather than prescribing solutions - while also drawing on psychodynamic ideas to explore how past experiences, including early childhood influences, can shape present patterns.
She values movement and activity as part of wellbeing, and for her a brisk walk or a dance class can help reframe a difficult day. Raised in a Christian household but not practicing any particular religion now, Sonia is open to understanding different cultural and spiritual perspectives. She is warm, friendly and looks forward to meeting people who are ready to take a first step toward greater hope and clarity. Sonia is BACP registered - BACP being the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Stress, AnxietyLGBTTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualityWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Sonia Dugay have?
She has 9 years of experience.
Is Sonia Dugay a registered therapist?
Yes. She holds the BACP credential (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy). Registration details were not provided.
In which languages does Sonia Dugay provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Sonia Dugay located?
She is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Sonia Dugay as my therapist?
You can work with Sonia through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Sonia Dugay work with international clients?
Yes, Sonia works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Sonia Dugay 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.
Therapeutic Approaches Online and How They Help
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating an accepting, non-judging space where the client’s own insights guide change. This approach suits people seeking support with self-esteem, relationship concerns and decisions about life transitions. Psychodynamic Therapy explores how earlier life experiences and relational patterns influence current feelings and behaviours - it can help when recurring relationship difficulties, attachment issues or unresolved past events are affecting daily life. Trauma-Focused Therapy offers ways to acknowledge and work through traumatic experiences, helping reduce the ongoing impact of abuse or other distressing events and supporting emotional regulation and recovery.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Sonia will work collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences. Together they will review what feels most helpful and adapt the focus as progress unfolds.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - video calls and phone sessions provide real-time conversation, while live chat and text-based messaging allow shorter, more frequent contact when that suits a client’s routine. These remote options make it easier to access registered professionals from different locations and to arrange sessions around work, family or mobility considerations.