Sonia has been supporting me over the last few months as I process separation and grief. She is an excellent listener and really empathetic. She has a caring nature and accurately reflects back to help me process my feelings and emotions.
Sonia Dugay, BACP
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Sonia is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 4.5 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Sonia. View 34 reviews
- Great news, Sonia is accepting new clients!
- She is normally fully-booked.
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in United Kingdom
- Accepts worldwide clients
Recent reviews
Sonia is extremely warm and kind, and I feel I can talk to her about anything that is worrying me without judgement. She creates a space where I feel at ease enough to unravel all my thoughts and talk it all out. She asks questions which prompt me to think about things differently, and find the solutions within myself. I could not recommend her more - I look forward to my therapy sessions with her so much and it always feels like there has been a weight lifted after each one. Therapy with Sonia has meant I am starting to feel more like myself than I have in a long time.
More about Sonia
- 7 years' experience
- Female
- BACP
Hi, I am a registered Counsellor in the South of UK. I have worked with many different clients having spent some time in a support centre for survivors of rape and sexual abuse. Survivors of such a trauma can bring many different issues to the Counselling space such as Anxiety, Anger management issues, Low Self Esteem, Intimacy Difficulties, Eating Disorders, Self Harm, Relationship problems and these are some of the issues that I have worked with predominantly.
I have been working in Private Practice more recently and during the lockdown which brought different types of mental health problems to people. Some of whom were young adults, with issues such as Loneliness, Anxiety and Career changes. Others were in a mid life crisis, struggling with relationship issues or low confidence difficulties.
I have also counselled people with issues surrounding DNA surprises.
Some of these problems are very difficult to talk about and taking the first step is often hard to do. However, talking about your troubles and finding yourself listened to by someone who is not going to judge is a wonderful feeling. I can offer you a space to offload your troubles and together we can try to find a solution so that you can make your way into the future with a bit more hope. My approach is to listen to the client and hear what you need instead of telling you what you should do; a Person Centred Theory which believes that the client has the answer. The way forward is to draw the answers from you by listening carefully to the 'inner you' .
I also use a psycohdynamic theory which goes a bit deeper into your life in order to explain why some of your issues may exist because inside every adult is a child who had experiences that may still need addressing.
On a personal note I believe strongly that any form of exercise helps enormously with mental health and for me a brisk walk or dance class helps put me back on my feet if life gets tough.
My up bringing was basically Christian but not very deep at all and I don't consider myself to be of any particular religion now. However, I am interested in all religions and believe myself to be open to understanding other cultures. I respect the fact that religion is very important to many people in all sorts of different ways --good and bad.
I am friendly, warm and interested in others. I look forward to meeting you.
Specialties
Treatment Approaches
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Licenses
- BACP · United Kingdom · 386067 · Expires February 2025
- BACP · United Kingdom · 386067 · Expires February 2025
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Sonia Dugay
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Sonia has been supporting me over the last few months as I process separation and grief. She is an excellent listener and really empathetic. She has a caring nature and accurately reflects back to help me process my feelings and emotions.
Sonia is extremely warm and kind, and I feel I can talk to her about anything that is worrying me without judgement. She creates a space where I feel at ease enough to unravel all my thoughts and talk it all out. She asks questions which prompt me to think about things differently, and find the solutions within myself. I could not recommend her more - I look forward to my therapy sessions with her so much and it always feels like there has been a weight lifted after each one. Therapy with Sonia has meant I am starting to feel more like myself than I have in a long time.
Good listener, reliable therapist.
Sonia is a very good listener as well as being observant empathetic/sympathic guide to a more insightful introspection of oneself. Having not been for therapy previously I've been pleasantly surprised by how easy the sessions are once started. Commiting and starting was the hurdle..just start and it's downhill from there. Thank you Sonia.
Sonia has been incredibly helpful at a very difficult time. She's allowed me to put things into perspective amd work out ways to move forwards. She is professional at all times and I don't feel.judged by her, I feel.free to discuss anything
I have been talking to Sonia for a few weeks now, and she’s really helping me to explore how my past has shaped me. She has given me the listening ear I so badly needed and has helped me to question my own negativity towards myself … simply by listening and asking questions which make me think … thank you Sonia :)
She’s very understanding and really have a lovely subtle way of calming you down as you’re speaking to her. She always makes me feel a lot better. She is even funny as well and makes a few jokes here and there that can make you laugh, which is something I really appreciate about her. She’s really great! My first experience with therapy and I’m honestly glad and grateful it was with her. Thank you Ms. Sonia!
I think Sonia is compassionate, kind and expert at her work. She is caring and is always ready to give advice. I would definitely recommend her as a professional
Sonia has been an important part in my journey to understanding and dealing with some past trauma and how this has effected my life now. She's there to listen no matter what subject I wish to discuss and has been a massive support during some life changes that I have made. I am a long way off from where I need to be but knowing Sonia is there for every step gives me the strength and confidence to know I can get through what I need to do to make my life better
Sonia is an excellent listener, very respectful, professional and open minded. I have managed to build trust with her, which helped me open up and find solutions to my problems. I fully recommend her as a therapist.
Sonia's aura is very nurturing and warm. She welcomes you with a smile that portrays a safe space for you and your thoughts.
She listens and makes you feel heard. I can't recommend her enough. :)
Sonia, is an amazing person. She is calming and very approachable and understanding. She helps in more ways than one. Highly recommend her
Sonia is a thoughtful reflective and generous counsellor. She allows you space to share your concerns in full and helps you to reflect and make sense of the feelings you are processing in the context you describe. I can definitely recommend Sonia as a skilled and sensitive practitioner.
I came to therapist when I had one of the most difficult times. She was professional, supportive and patient with me in all my needs and requests. And I would recommend her for sure for those who have faced trauma in most of ways.
Sonia has helped me so much in the past year. She is patient, calming and a great listener. Even just checking in with her sets me up for the whole week!
It was really hard period when I came to Sonia. And it seems to slowly get better. I’m not really the type of person that shares everything, but I would say, that she helped me a lot with trauma especially. I know that I can come to her and get listened to. She’s amazing
Sonia is a good listener and tuned into my needs and concerns. She allowed me to work through my issues and gently guided me through my thinking and helped me consider solutions. Her support has been very helpful.
I feel safe to share with Sonia and the more I feel that way the more I open up and it had been easy working with her this way because she points out some things that I never realised was going on also in my life .Which is a great thing
Sonia is dependable and kind.
Sonia has been great and has helped me understand how I’m feeling and how to react in certain situations. She’s a good listener and I feel comfortable talking to her openly and honestly. Thank you
Sonia is an incredible listener and is very knowledgeable about me and my ongoing struggles, which makes it easy to talk to her about anything.
Sonia has been a great help to me, very understanding and compassionate. She is empathetic when I tell her experiences I have gone through, and has helped me identify some goals to work towards, offering me some worksheets to assist me in my development. It's still early days, but I am happy I decided to give Better Help a try, and I am happy that they selected Sonia to work with me.
Thank you Sonia! I had difficulty on finding great therapist until I find her. She listen to all of my problem and slowly helping me to be better. Not expect anything , but to be comfortable with yourself. I am looking forward for our session every week :)
Sonia helped me through a difficult time and helped me to think things through from a different angle- thank you!
Sonia has been so so helpful. She can immediately catch what is going wrong in the situation, offers the best and most logical advice, and shares worksheets to support me further. I feel so blessed that she is my therapist and I will be recommending her to family members.
Incredible therapist, always feel really heard, seen and appreciated for who I am in the sessions! Would highly recommend
Sonia is encouraging, patient and friendly.
Sonia is an excellent therapist who is helping me out through a lot of confusion. She is good at making me review my options, saying back to me what I think my solutions are. So this stays with me during the week as I work through the issue. It's a plus she has an amazing English accent, it's more comforting :)
In just 8 weeks Sonia has went above and beyond to help me. She is a great listener and was eager to help me tackle a very broad range of topics. I always felt much better coming out of my sessions and my life has become more stable and calm since I started therapy with Sonia.
I feel really heard and look forward to sessions. Thank you Sonia! I would definitely recommend
Sonia really listens and has encouraged me to open up more than any therapist ever has, she points out behaviour patterns and helps me to indentify these patterns and discusses helpful strategies. Highly recommend!
Sonia is patient and listens intently. This is clear from her review of the session . It is accurate and extremely useful. She responds quickly and helpfully. She is calm and gives a feeling of safety.
Sonia is always there to listen to me in-depth. it’s very refreshing to feel HEARD and not feel as though I might be a chore or constantly nagging about the same thing over again. i’m in a safe space with her.
Frequently asked questions
Does Sonia Dugay offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Sonia Dugay works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Sonia Dugay speak?
Sonia Dugay speaks English.
How many years of experience does Sonia Dugay have?
Sonia Dugay has 7 years of experience.
Where is Sonia Dugay licensed to practice?
Sonia Dugay is licensed to practice in the United Kingdom.
Does Sonia Dugay accept clients outside of the United Kingdom?
Yes, Sonia Dugay accepts clients outside of the United Kingdom.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Sonia Dugay offer?
Sonia Dugay offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Sonia Dugay?
Sonia Dugay can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Sonia Dugay?
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