Sonia

Miss Sonia Parveen

Counselor

“I am a Registered Counsellor of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapists working with clients of all ages across UK & overseas. I offer 1:1 Early Prevention Therapy, delivering a future-orientated and goal-directed approach. I focus on the strengths and resources, integrating mindful practices.”

About Me

I offer a warm, proactive space focused on your future. My 1:1 Early Prevention Therapy helps clients of all ages activate their inner strengths. We integrate mindful practices, developing clear, goal-directed strategies for daily life. This approach suits those ready to address challenges early. It fosters long-term well-being and a clearer path ahead.

Approach

Are you ready to explore new paths to well-being? As your counselor, I specialize in addressing challenges like anxiety, mood disorders, and grief with a dynamic blend of counseling, coaching, and trauma support. Whether you're an adult or a child, my practice is open to all ages across the UK. Utilizing online sessions, I offer flexible options to meet your needs. Together, we'll harness your inner strengths to create a future-focused strategy. Let's embark on this journey towards your personal development and wellness
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • Coaching

    A goal-oriented practice focused on identifying objectives, overcoming obstacles, and taking action, centred on the present and future rather than past difficulties.

  • Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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  • Trauma Counseling

    Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.

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  • Psycho-Legal

    Psychological assessment and expert reporting for court proceedings, legal disputes, or regulatory matters.

  • Wellness Support

    Holistic support focused on overall well-being, including stress management, lifestyle balance, and building sustainable healthy habits.

  • Mindfulness

    The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.

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  • Occupational Therapy

    A therapy that helps people develop or recover the practical skills needed for daily life activities, from self-care to work and social participation.

  • Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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Works With:

  • All ages
  • Adults
  • Children
  • Individuals
  • Organisations

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Abuse

    Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Behaviour or Conduct Issues

    Persistent patterns of defiant, aggressive, or rule-breaking behaviour in children or adolescents that significantly disrupt home, school, or social life.

  • Grief & Loss

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.

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  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • Personal Development

    The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.

  • Suicidal Thoughts

    Thoughts about ending one's own life, ranging from passive wishes to active plans. This is a sign of severe emotional distress that requires professional support.

    Learn more about Suicidal Thoughts
  • Stress / Burnout

    The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).

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  • Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

    Learn more about Trauma

Professional Title:

  • Counselor

    A trained professional who provides talk therapy to help clients work through emotional, relational, and psychological difficulties.

Credentials

Qualifications

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Counselling

Newman University

Year: 2015

Solution Focused Awards (BPS approved)

British Psychological Society (BPS approved)

Year: 2016

CBT Introduction

Coventry & Warwickshire NHS Partnership Trust

Year: 2018

Adapted Ericksonian Hypnosis Award, MH Cluster Awards & Mental Health First Aid Champion Course

Change Birmingham

Year: 2018

Certificate of Proficiency

British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)

Year: 2022

Memberships

British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)

Counsellor / Psychotherapist

Membership: 393591

Service Areas

Telephone & Face To Face Sessions

In-person & Online

Birmingham (West Midlands)

England (nationwide), Nationwide

United Kingdom

Birmingham (West Midlands), England (Nationwide), United Kingdom