- Person-centred approach
- Relationship focus
- Bereavement support
About Sidonia
Sidonia Stiles greets people with a calm, straightforward style. She uses Sonia as a shorter name if preferred. She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and relationship strain, and supports people coping with codependency and related patterns. Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese and Sidonia works from her practice in the United Kingdom.
She draws on 27 years of experience that include ten years as a group worker for local council residential services. That background means she is used to practical family dynamics and the complexities of difficult relationships. Her training includes a Higher National Diploma in person-centred counselling and a Level 5 Diploma in relationship therapy from CPCAB. She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP.
In sessions she focuses on how upbringing and family patterns shape current choices. She uses genograms to map family relationships and spot repeated patterns. This helps people see how old habits of relating still affect day-to-day life.
Sidonia also works with bereavement and loss, using ideas from Gestalt theory to honour each person’s experience of grief. She combines that with person-centred work to keep the client’s pace and preferences central.
Her practical approach blends cognitive and emotional methods. Clients can expect clear discussion of what is happening now, attention to feelings, and tools to try between sessions. She aims for steady, workable change rather than quick fixes.
How Sidonia adapts therapy for online working
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice difficult thoughts and feelings while choosing actions that match their values. It can help with anxiety, stress and life changes by shifting focus to meaningful steps. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current ways of relating to others. It helps when patterns from upbringing cause repeated conflicts or insecurity in close relationships.Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will discuss your goals, preferences and what feels most helpful. Together you can try methods and adjust the focus over time to find what actually makes a difference.
The biography mentions that online sessions began during Covid, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time and allow quicker check-ins when needed. It can also let people choose quieter surroundings, use audio-only if bandwidth is limited, or have a shorter session during a break from work. Ask about session length and timing when you arrange the first meeting to ensure it suits everyday life.
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Experience
27+ years
Credentials
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Languages
English, Portuguese
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Sidonia commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief, addictions and codependency among other concerns. The list also includes parenting, self-esteem and career-related stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
The practice blends person-centred listening with relationship-focused tools and cognitive techniques. Sessions balance emotional understanding with practical steps to try between meetings.
What background and experience does she have?
She has 27 years' experience including ten years as a group worker with residential young people for the local council. She later trained in counselling and relationship therapy.
What credentials and location information are provided?
She holds a Higher National Diploma in person-centred counselling, a Level 5 Diploma in relationship therapy from CPCAB, and is registered with BACP. Her practice is based in the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be held in other languages or across borders?
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Her biography notes she began offering online sessions during the Covid period. Please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How are costs and payments handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that may be cancelled at any time; final pricing depends on chosen arrangement.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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