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Sonia "Nina" Sweeney, BACP, NCPS

UK-based therapist supporting trauma and relationships
  • Trauma-informed care
  • Relationship focus
  • Accepting international clients

About Sonia "Nina" Sweeney

Sonia "Nina" Sweeney is a Brazilian-born therapist who has made the United Kingdom her home for more than two decades. She is licensed in the UK and brings 11 years of professional practice to her work. Nina is a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and an accredited member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS), memberships that reflect her commitment to ongoing professional standards and development.

Nina has worked with adults, teenagers and parents, supporting people through a wide range of challenges including stress, depression, anxiety, self-harm, anger management and sleep difficulties. Her practice also includes work with survivors of domestic and narcissistic abuse, and she offers support for building self-esteem and confidence. She has undertaken additional training in areas such as the Not Good Enough mindset, dealing with shame and trauma-informed approaches, and holds a COSRT Level 5 accredited certificate in couple and relationship work.

In her clinical work Nina emphasizes the therapeutic relationship as the foundation for change. She aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored and where clients can take courageous steps toward a more fulfilling life. Nina is currently updating her expertise in Trauma-Informed Therapy and focuses on empowering clients as they navigate healing and growth.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseAnger managementSelf esteem

Also Specializes In

Relationship issuesGriefSleeping disordersParenting issuesDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Sonia "Nina" Sweeney have?

Sonia "Nina" Sweeney has 9 years of experience.

Is Sonia "Nina" Sweeney a registered therapist?

Yes. She holds the credentials BACP and NCPS. BACP stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and NCPS stands for the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society.

In which languages does Sonia "Nina" Sweeney provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English.

Where is Sonia "Nina" Sweeney located?

She is located in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Sonia "Nina" Sweeney as my therapist?

You can work with Sonia "Nina" Sweeney through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Sonia "Nina" Sweeney work with international clients?

Yes, Sonia "Nina" Sweeney works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Sonia "Nina" Sweeney 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 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.

Client-Centered and Trauma-Focused Online Support

Client-Centered Therapy is focused on the individual's experience and places the client at the heart of the process. In practice this means the therapist offers empathy, active listening and nonjudgmental support to help clients explore feelings, increase self-understanding and build confidence to make meaningful changes. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on understanding and working through the effects of traumatic experiences; it can help people process difficult memories, reduce distressing symptoms and develop coping strategies for everyday life.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Sonia "Nina" Sweeney works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods best match their needs, goals and preferences, adjusting the focus over time as progress is made. This collaborative stance helps clients feel involved and understood as treatment is tailored.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging offers flexibility for busy schedules and for people who cannot attend in person. These options make it easier to fit therapy into daily life, maintain continuity of care across locations, and access registered professionals from a distance, while preserving the same therapeutic principles that guide in-person work.

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