Sonia Bailey

Hello, I’m Sonia,

I’m an Integrative Counsellor and EMDR Therapist. Prior to my private practice 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.

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 to chat about how I can help, answer any questions and most importantly to see if we feel comfortable and at ease with each other.

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 and Mindfulness as appropriate.  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; anxiety/stress, depression, bereavement/loss, relationship difficulties, health concerns, fertility issues, menopause, amongst many others.  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 BACP (British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy), I adhere to their Ethical Framework, Code of Practice and Confidentiality.