Sonia Minards

I currently have space on Tuesday evenings for individuals or couples 

I am an experienced counsellor working with individuals and couples to support them through life’s difficulties. 

I work relationally to support you to look at the issues behind the challenges you’re facing in your life, and relationships. Exploring ways to help you question your assumptions, face your blocks, and develop a greater sense of purpose and meaning.

At times, life can be challenging for all of us. Challenges or difficulties can occur through the impact of specific external events and life transitions, changes in key relationships in our life, or the day to day struggles of balancing a demanding work schedule with a harmonious home life. Sometimes we are left feeling overwhelmed, uncertain, anxious, depressed, or have lost meaning and direction in our lives.

My approach is empathetic and non-judgemental, I work with compassionate support but also appropriate challenge to help you explore challenges you may be facing, personally, professionally, and in your key relationships. So that over time you can expect to see the impact in your daily life and in your core relationships.

Some of the reasons you may seek counselling with me may include:

• Relationship challenges - this may be romantic relationships, friendships, work mates or any other intimate relationships
• Relationship issues -  challenges with communicating effectively or ongoing conflict, Feelings of distance or stuckness in your relationship 
• Anxiety, stress, and overwhelm 
  
• Depression - low mood, sadness, feelings of despair, loneliness, isolation
  
• Low confidence and self esteem
  
• Challenges with identity and purpose, & meaning 
• Damaging coping mechanisms - addiction, self-harm, damaging eating behaviours, and anger management issues
  
• Loss, illness, and bereavement
• Family challenges - family issues, starting or expanding a family, marriage, conflict management 
  
• Pressures and challenges at work - low self-esteem and imposter syndrome, career transitions, over-ambition, dissatisfaction and loss of meaning
  

We can work together for a specific period or on an open-ended basis depending on your needs and challenges at that time. We will schedule a regular, mutually convenient day and time for our sessions. This will be your dedicated weekly slot, individual sessions are 50 minutes, and couples 1 hour.

I work face-to-face in north London, and online via Zoom. 

I am qualified in Psychosynthesis Counselling, an integrative approach which looks at the causes of the issues you are facing, and focuses on moving forwards with renewed meaning and purpose. I am a registered member (MBACP) of the British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP), and I operate under their ethical framework.

Please contact me by email or phone if you would like to find out more about working with me. I can also offer an initial 15-minute free phone consultation to discuss how I may be able to assist you.

If you would like to proceed from there we would then book an initial session to meet each other, and discuss in details what has brought you to counselling, how we may work together, and for you to ask any questions you may have. 

I understand that seeking counselling can be a big step, but for many it is the most profound step towards transforming.

My practice will be closed for the festive break until the 8th January 2024.

If you are interested in a sort introductory call or booking an initial session with me please do get in touch and I'll respond upon my return.

I have some availability on Mondays and Fridays for individuals or couples.  

I am an experienced counsellor working with individuals and couples to support them through life’s difficulties. 

I work face-to-face from my private practice in North London, and online.

My approach is relational - I provide an empathetic and non-judgemental space. Working with compassionate support, and gentle challenge to help you explore challenges you may be facing, personally, professionally, and in your key relationships. Exploring ways to help you question your assumptions, face your blocks, and develop a greater sense of purpose and meaning. So that over time you can expect to see the impact in your daily life and in your core relationships.

At times life can be challenging for all of usWchallenges or difficulties can occur through the impact of specific external events and life transitions, or sometimes we are simply left feeling overwhelmed, uncertain, anxious,  depressed, or have lost meaning and direction in our lives. 

Some of the reasons you may seek counselling with me may include:

• Relationship challenges - this may be romantic relationships, friendships, work mates or any other intimate relationships
• Relationship issues -  challenges with communicating effectively or ongoing conflict, Feelings of distance or stuckness in your relationship 
• Anxiety, stress, and overwhelm 
  
• Depression - low mood, sadness, feelings of despair, loneliness, isolation
  
• Low confidence and self esteem
  
• Challenges with identity and purpose, & meaning 
• Damaging coping mechanisms - addiction, self-harm, damaging eating behaviours, and anger management issues
  
• Loss, illness, and bereavement
• Family challenges - family issues, starting or expanding a family, marriage, conflict management 
  
• Pressures and challenges at work - low self-esteem and imposter syndrome, career transitions, over-ambition, dissatisfaction and loss of meaning
  

We can work together for a specific period or on an open-ended basis depending on your needs and challenges at that time. We will schedule a regular, mutually convenient day and time for our sessions. This will be your dedicated weekly slot, individual sessions are 50 minutes, and couples 1 hour.

I work face-to-face in north London, and online via Zoom. 

I am qualified in Psychosynthesis Counselling, an integrative approach which looks at the causes of the issues you are facing, and focuses on moving forwards with renewed meaning and purpose. I am a registered member (MBACP) of the British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP), and I operate under their ethical framework.

Please contact me by email or phone if you would like to find out more about working with me. I can also offer an initial 15-minute free phone consultation to discuss how I may be able to assist you.

If you would like to proceed from there we would then book an initial session to meet each other, and discuss in details what has brought you to counselling, how we may work together, and for you to ask any questions you may have. 

I understand that seeking counselling can be a big step, but for many it is the most profound step towards transforming.