- 15 years' experience
- English and Portuguese
- Open-ended psychotherapy
About Beatriz
Beatriz Zanichelli Sonego works from a psychotherapy model that centres the relationship between therapist and client. She combines conversational, reflective work with practical steps so people can talk through what matters and try different ways of coping. Beatriz offers sessions in English and Portuguese and brings 15 years of experience to her practice in the United Kingdom.
She sees adults individually and provides open-ended psychotherapy that adapts to each person's needs. Much of her work draws on psychodynamic ideas, looking at how past patterns shape current feelings and choices. Sessions are intended to be a space where emotions can be named and explored without rush.
Alongside psychodynamic thinking, she uses approaches such as Attachment-Based Therapy to look at relationship patterns, Client-Centred Therapy to keep the pace set by the client, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for practical coping tools. These different ways of working are used to address issues like anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem.
Beatriz also supports people dealing with grief, relationship difficulties, intimacy concerns and codependency. She is LGBTQIA+ affirmative and understands the extra pressures that can come from migration and cultural change, having lived through that experience herself.
Before committing to ongoing work she offers an initial session so the person and she can check whether continued therapy would be helpful. The emphasis is on shaping therapy around each person's goals and life circumstances.
How her approaches work in online therapy
Beatriz combines Attachment-Based Therapy and Client-Centred Therapy in ways that suit talking remotely. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at recurring relationship patterns and helps people understand how past connections affect present feelings. Client-Centred Therapy keeps the pace and focus on what the person brings, encouraging honest reflection and self-directed change.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Beatriz will discuss what matters most to the person, outline different ways of working, and agree together on what to try first. Adjustments are made as therapy progresses so the work stays relevant to the person's goals and daily life.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week and keep regular contact when travel is difficult. It also allows therapy to continue when life circumstances change. Since session formats are not specified here, confirm which options are offered before booking to ensure they match practical needs. Registered or accredited professionals can explain the available formats and help plan sessions that fit into everyday routines.
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Experience
15+ years
Credentials
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Languages
English, Portuguese
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression and self-esteem problems, and also supports people facing grief, relationship and intimacy issues. Codependency and eating or career concerns are also within her focus areas.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her practice combines psychodynamic listening with practical approaches. That means talking about past patterns alongside learning coping skills to use day to day.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of clinical experience working in higher education, community and healthcare settings and in private practice in the UK.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed with BACP and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What should I do to begin?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.