Sonia 'Nina' Sweeney, BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP #164484

Hello! My name is Nina and I am a Brazilian who has been living in the UK for almost 30 years. I am credentialed in the UK with 12 years of professional work experience. I am a Registered Member of BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) and an accredited Member of NCPS (National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society).
The experiences we've had, the relationships we've been part of and the meanings we've made along the way can shape the way we see ourselves and the world around us. Sometimes these become familiar patterns or scripts that we continue to live by, even when they no longer seem to fit the person we are becoming. I’m interested in the stories people carry — and in what happens when we become curious about them. Therapy can offer a place to slow things down, make sense of what has happened, and explore whether the story you've been living is still the one you want to live.
I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, overwhelm, relationship difficulties, questions of identity and belonging, and the impact of difficult experiences. My approach is collaborative and relational. I can offer practical support when useful, while also exploring the patterns and stories beneath what brings you to therapy.
Therapy doesn't require you to arrive with everything figured out. You can bring the things that feel difficult, confusing, shameful or hard to put into words. We can begin where you are, with curiosity rather than judgement, and explore what might help you move towards a life that feels more like your own.
I have further training in Trauma-Informed Counselling, Couples/Relationship Therapy, with a COSRT Level 5 certificate.
Looking forward to meeting new clients and different stories!