Sonal Pandya-Boda

I have some availability during the week, before 16:30. I am only seeing clients via zoom. I work with clients worldwide. 

I am completing a specialism in relationship, couples and psychosexual training and qualification. I can offer couples counselling at a reduced fee. Please contact me for more information: spbcounselling@gmail.com

As a relational integrative therapist, I use and combine elements from a wide range of contemporary and traditional therapy approaches including attachment theory, body mind connection, psychodynamic theory, and trauma informed techniques.

Psychosexual and Relationship Therapy

I adapt my approach depending on the reason for coming into therapy and what would best suit the individual(s). 

I work in a holistic and collaborative style considering biological, psychological, spiritual/religious, physical and environmental factors when working with psychosexual and relationship issues such as pain during sex, arousal changes, loss of sexual desire, conflict, infidelity, erectile and ejaculatory changes, desire to deepen understanding of self with and of another, better communication, resentment and issues around living with in laws or other family members.

I appreciate and respect the time, commitment and energy it takes to come into therapy. If you are seeking a dedicated, open, challenging but friendly therapist to work things through with you, contact me!

Individual Therapy

Sometimes we delve into the depth, impact and past of you and your life but we will also engage what will be practical and realistic for you to apply now. We work on processing, building resilience, practical aspects when appropriate and finding a way forward, with acceptance and compassion.

My intention will always be to keep your goals for therapy in mind and for us to discover resources alongside your sessions, to move from a place of stuck-ness, stress or struggle to choice and flexibility.

In sessions we include identity, family and wider systems, how you view and relate to yourself and what these aspects currently mean in your life, world and community. I want to understand how you function, what is your go to coping mechanism, internalised messages you carry, how has your upbringing and life experiences shaped you etc. This helps me to adapt and tailor the sessions completely to you. 

I engage with clients from a range of communities and backgrounds, around topics such as: work issues, life change, intergenerational patterns and abuse, narcissism, anxiety, depression, confidence and self-worth, religion and life choices, CPTSD, identity and sexuality exploration, grief and loss, shame, perfectionism, culture and race, neglect, early childhood trauma, expat and immigration experience and stress.

I consciously cultivate and provide a private, non-judgemental, open space for you to feel comfortable, heard and able to talk about what is needed. We work at your pace. I listen to what we sometimes can’t find words for but feel. There are times in life where we cannot continue as we are. Exploring what may be impacting you, in a confidential session can provide a useful support. 

Any questions, please email me at: spbcounselling@gmail.com or check out my website: www.spbcounselling.com

We meet online via zoom, for 50 minutes where I will give you space to explore what has bought you to counselling now and what you are hoping for the therapy to support you with. The session will be open for you to share what feels comfortable and gives you a flavour of how I would work with you. It allows us to get an idea of each other and importantly, whether we click as the right fit to support you.

The first session is also great to answer any questions you may have and to get an idea of what therapy might be like with me & for you!