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I currently have availability for taking on new clients.

My main working days are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday including early evenings.  However, I will offer some flexibility with this so please get in touch to discuss.

Hi, I’m Sonia,  I’m an Integrative Counsellor, EMDR Therapist and Accredited Member of the Íø±¬ÃÅ (British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy). Prior to my private practice, Brighter Tomorrows Therapy, I have 19 years experience working within the NHS supporting Healthcare staff.

I understand life can become challenging and overwhelming at times and seeking the right help and Therapist can feel daunting. My clients have described me as having a sense of calmness and deep level of compassion enabling them to feel heard and understood at their most difficult times. I offer a safe, empathic and respectful space to find your unique way of expressing yourself and tailoring my approach to best suit your individual personality and needs.

At your pace, we can explore your feelings and troubles with a deeper level of self discovery and personal insight. I will help you to navigate through any difficult times and to have a greater understanding of yourself and others. Empowering you to work towards any desired change, to thrive and live a healthier, happier and more fulfilling life.

During my own journey over the past 19 years, I have gained a wealth of experience and had the privilege to share individual therapy journeys with a wide range of age and diversity. I’ve taken many opportunities to expand my skills and knowledge to become an experienced Integrative Counsellor.

This means I can draw from a range of therapeutic modalities, including;

- Person-Centred

- CBT

- Trauma Informed

- Transactional Analysis

- Mindfulness

My time in the NHS gave me the opportunity to develop a workplace specialism and experience working with a range of issues affecting daily lives and functioning of the Healthcare staff I supported. These included (amongst many others);

- Anxiety/stress

- Depression

- Workplace bullying

- Workplace investigation processes

- Work absence and phased return

- Burnout

- Redundancy/redeployment

- Financial pressures

- Bereavement/loss

- Relationship difficulties/separation/divorce

- Chronic health conditions

- Fertility issues/miscarriage

- Menopause

I am also a qualified EMDR Therapist and have worked within the NHS using EMDR to help clients heal from trauma.

I draw on all of this experience and aim to offer a unique therapeutic experience to all my clients. I am dedicated to continued professional development and as an Accredited Member of the Íø±¬ÃÅ (British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy), I adhere to their Ethical Framework, Code of Practice and Confidentiality.

I offer sessions face to face in a peaceful location in Lymm with free parking, online or by telephone. Sessions will last 50 minutes.

My rates are:

£65 for face to face appointments

£55 for virtual or telephone appointments

I ask for payment 24 hours in advance of each session.

I am committed to helping my clients have a positive experience and believe the relationship is key to the success and rewards of any therapy. I invite you to get in touch, for a free no obligation, 15-20 chat. This gives us the opportunity to discuss how I can help, answer any questions you may have and most importantly to see if we feel comfortable and at ease with each other.  If we agree to start therapy together I will complete a brief assessment with you.

Prior to our first session I will email you my contract so we are clear about how we will work together.   This will also provide an opportunity for you to ask any further questions.  If you are ok to proceed I will ask you to sign and return this to me.  This is all done prior to the first session so when we do meet for the first session we can completely focus on you, your aspirations and goals for therapy.  

As we move forward with your therapy we will work collaboratively to discover how sessions might best work for you with regards to number and frequency.