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My name is Sidonia (Sonia for short) and I run a practice from the The Natural Fitnesses Centre in Eastbourne UK. I am a Person Centred Therapist as well as a Relationship Psychodynamic Therapist.
I work with Relationship issues as well as Bereavement and Anxiety, stress, depression.
I have worked with the LGBT community with in Relationship work and 1-1 work.
Before becoming a Counsellor, I worked as a Group worker for the local council with residential young people for ten years. Working with families and difficult relationships dynamics.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a registered Counsellor with the BACP and have a HND Diploma (2006) in Person Centred counselling as well as a Level 5 Diploma in Relationship therapy (2019) with CPCAB (Counseling & Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body)
Other areas of counseling I deal with
I work with Relationships and the meaning of each person's own understanding of their up bring. Our upbringing and understanding of everyday life has everything to do with what we have been brought up with in our beliefs, understanding, culturally and systemically. Most importantly, not one upbringing is the same as another which explains common conflict. I work with genograms which are clinical tools to address these matters.
I also work with Bereavement and loss and have a very good understanding of the Gestalt theory around understanding grief and how we may wish to address it, giving respecting to each person’s experience.
Further information
I run a professional private practice from the The National Fitnesses Center in Eastbourne most evenings 6-8pm and at weekends but due to Covid I am now offering online sessions . You can have a look at my site on Downs Counseling Services online https://sites.google.
Additional areas of focus:LGBT, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Adoption and Foster Care, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Gender Dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Jealousy, Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Psychodynamic Therapy
Services offered
Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging
Credentials information
BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP #389622
Reviews
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I'm so grateful to have her on my side x
Written on Jul 21, 2024 after therapy with Sidonia for 2 years and 1 month on issues concerning intimacy-related issues
My therapist is well experienced in unlocking my hidden emotions and helps me make sense of them
Written on Jul 19, 2024 after therapy with Sidonia for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
I came to Sidonia for help in a few topics. I think she is a good therapist who doesn't judge and has been very helpful in a short space of time. I have received some good insights and have received some good advice. Would definitely recommend Sidonia ro anyone in the future.
Written on Jun 29, 2024 after therapy with Sidonia for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and parenting issues
Been a great experience so far. For someone who had never been in therapy before Sidonia made it very comfortable from the first session. Would definitely recommend
Written on Jun 16, 2024 after therapy with Sidonia for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and parenting issues
Very helpful in building a insight into me. Massively useful and a great step forward.
Written on May 28, 2024 after therapy with Sidonia for 2 weeks on issues concerning self esteem
Sidonia just totally blew any doubts about therapy out of my mind. She is confident and empathetic but mostly she understands! Her knowledge and advice is life changing. I've suffered a lot of trauma and have trouble with confidence but she made me feel like I CAN actually get through things. I would highly recommend her and I'm looking forward to my next session. I've had therapy before but it was free from my Dr. I now understand how much better better help is. It's an investment in myself.
Written on May 14, 2024 after therapy with Sidonia for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, anger management, and adhd
I have enjoyed working with Sidonia the past few months. She is an experienced therapist and has provided me with a lot of clarity about my experiences and how to navigate a challenging upbringing. She is very empathetic yet challenges my self-limiting beliefs. I would highly recommend her.
Written on May 13, 2024 after therapy with Sidonia for 3 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and grief
My therapist, Ms. stiles gives me the confidence of speak freely about my issues, and feel like I am being treated properly and professionally.
She's has been helping me with my issues and guiding me, like all processes things take time and she's very patient and thoughtful of my needs.
I would recommend Ms. Stiles to anyone without hesitation.
Written on Apr 18, 2024 after therapy with Sidonia for 3 months on issues concerning intimacy-related issues
So far didn’t have a lot of sessions with her but I feel like she actually listens and makes me feel understood.
Written on Apr 04, 2024 after therapy with Sidonia for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, and adhd
I am so grateful to have Sidonia to work with. She is just wonderful all around, so supportive and helpful. Thank you.
Written on Mar 01, 2024 after therapy with Sidonia for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and family conflicts
Very profound and considered insights, delivered with calmness and respect.
Written on Feb 13, 2024 after therapy with Sidonia for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Sidonia is amazing, she helped me get through a lot of things with a lot of compassion and understanding, has extremely wise observations and advice, she listens and is patient and understands the human psyche more than any other therapist I’ve seen and in a short time was able to “get me”. Thank you Sidonia!!
Written on Jan 08, 2024 after therapy with Sidonia for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes
Focused and empathetic. I feel safe and supported by Sidonia.
Written on Jan 03, 2024 after therapy with Sidonia for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and intimacy-related issues
Something I really needed when I decided to sign up for therapy, having never done it before, was to speak to someone who would really hear me, someone to build a relationship with who would see me as a person, not just a client, and in this Sidonia really excels. Through ups and downs, good and bad changes, health and poor health, Sidonia has shown me compassion and helped guide me to becoming a happier and healthier version of myself. She is professional, well educated, well trained, and kind. She has helped me to come to my own solutions and coping mechanisms, in a way that provides more long term support, applicable to multiple scenarios. I feel as though I have greatly benefitted from the relationship we have built in my two years of sessions with Sidonia. She has helped me to grow and accept change as it comes, and I am very grateful for the confidence she has instilled in me. I cannot recommend her enough, especially to young people who have not experienced therapy before.
Written on Dec 04, 2023 after therapy with Sidonia for 1 year and 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and self esteem
Sonia is a great therapist. She is honest, caring and really listens to you. I feel like she is able to grasp my experiences and help me view them from different angles. I highly recommend her.
Written on Apr 24, 2023 after therapy with Sidonia for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
I could not express how highly i think of Sidonia. She is incredibly supportive, understanding and empathetic to everyone and to all ways of thinking. Other than that she is definitely at the top of her field.
Written on Nov 24, 2022 after therapy with Sidonia for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
Sidonia helped me discover some patterns that were really keeping me from thriving, and warmly but firmly helped me set limits and boundaries for myself, helping me become more compassionate to myself. I’ve always found it hard to really believe the “take care of yourself” adage, but working with sidonia really reframed what that means to me.
Written on Oct 25, 2022 after therapy with Sidonia for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, eating disorders, parenting issues, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Sidonia is helping me discover myself, and she is doing such an amazing job. I am grateful to have her as my therapist!
Written on Oct 11, 2022 after therapy with Sidonia for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, bipolar disorder, and adhd
Sidonia has been a key anchor and rock for me
as I've been navigating various personal journeys the last few months. Her style is to gently be curious and interpret previous patterns and events to reflect back to you. It has been immensely helpful and I've felt our sessions to be deeply transformative.
Written on Sep 25, 2022 after therapy with Sidonia for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and self esteem
Sidonia is a wonderful person. Attentive, careful listener and is extremely knowledgeable in her field. Her advice has made me realise how to finally accept and love myself. Thank you for everything.
Written on Sep 24, 2022 after therapy with Sidonia for 4 months on issues concerning family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Sidonia has amazing insight in my issues, where they may stem from, and what I can do to improve. She challenges me which is something I really need and encourages me that taking the next step is something I am able to do. Thank you for your continued support and understanding. It's amazing to feel heard but also guided in a firm yet warm manner.
Written on Sep 11, 2022 after therapy with Sidonia for 5 months on issues concerning lgbt, and intimacy-related issues
Sidonia helped me improve my health care. She is very attentive, compassionate and supportive professional. She provides impeccable service and counselling feedback, her expertise shines in our sessions and I consider myself so blessed to have the chance to work with her! 10/10
Written on Jul 11, 2022 after therapy with Sidonia for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Sidonia helped me to become a better mom, partner and friend. I will strongly recommend her. She listens without interrupting and give you the perfect guidelines to help you achieved the goal you set out.
Written on May 23, 2022 after therapy with Sidonia for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, grief, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
I love and always look forward to my session with Sidonia , she’s such a great listener and is able to highlight key things/events that is worth reflecting on or digging into . Sidonia uses her many years of experience and knowledge of human development to tackle some of the concerns or patterns of childhood trauma and relationship issues. She is very encouraging and is not afraid to constantly remind me of the truth and value in my self worth . She is truly amazing !
Written on May 22, 2022 after therapy with Sidonia for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
I found Sidonia really good for my first therapist. She listened and understood what i was saying. She didn't undermine anything i said and i definitely gained insight into myself during my time with her
Written on May 07, 2022 after therapy with Sidonia for 3 months on issues concerning eating disorders, and self esteem
Sidonia is great therapist!
Written on Feb 26, 2022 after therapy with Sidonia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
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