Integrative Coaching for your evolution

“
Out beyond ideas of right and wrong, there is a field. I’ll meet you there”
— Rumi

About ME

Gentle nurturing feminine energy in a therapeutic settings creates a more balanced, compassionate, and effective healing environment.

I am a seasoned therapist with over 15 years of experience helping adults navigate a range of mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, PTSD, eating disorders, low self-esteem, life transitions, parenting challenges, migration issues, aging challenges, neurodivergence, childhood trauma, and marital problems. My work focuses on alleviating emotional distress, fostering insight into thoughts and behaviors, enhancing coping skills, and building resilience. My approach aims to help individuals achieve mental well-being, establish healthier relationships, rediscover life’s purpose and meaning, cultivate self-acceptance and fulfillment, and handle life’s challenges with greater ease, understanding, and authenticity.

I also specialize in psychedelic preparation and integration services, bringing a holistic perspective that acknowledges the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit. My cross-cultural insights, gained from living, traveling, and practicing in diverse countries, inform my inclusive and comprehensive approach to healing. Emphasizing a heart-centered, relational, and nonjudgmental method, I offer a therapeutic space where clients feel deeply understood and supported. My empathetic, curious, and compassionate nature ensures that the healing process unfolds naturally, allowing personal growth at each individual's unique pace.

What I offer

I’m trained to combine the 4 main psychotherapy traditions:

           ①  Cognitive-behavioural

           ②  Psychodynamic

           ③  Humanistic

           ④  Transpersonal

  • I understand their interconnections and I integrate them to match your needs, hence I am called an ‘integrative’ counsellor and psychotherapist.

  • My approach is ‘relational’ meaning that I believe it is the relationship that heals:  I engage with you to go on a journey to find your true self – at home in your body, connected to your emotions, in meaningful relationships with others.

  • I offer a safe, trustworthy and transparent relationship where your feelings, thoughts, beliefs and behaviours can be explored and understood. We are on a shared journey together – you are not alone.

  • I welcome your experience with compassion and without judgement, no matter what your struggle is.

  • From my years of work both in the public and private sector, I have gained specific experience in the following areas: eating disorders, addictions, phobias, PTSD, trauma, depression, anxiety, post natal depression, loss, life transitions, relationship issues.

Costs

Initial assessment:

$210 per 50 mins session

Therapy sessions:

$210 per 50 mins session

Advanced:

TBD

Agreement

Sonia Doulton Psychotherapy and Counselling

CLIENT/THERAPIST AGREEMENT

Aim of therapy: The aim of therapy is to provide you with an opportunity to explore personal and relational issues in safety and confidentiality. My role is to help you through this process in a non-judgemental way.

Confidentiality: I maintain confidentiality and I receive regular supervision to provide the best possible service to you. My supervisor abides by the same standards for confidentiality.

There are exceptions in which confidentiality might be broken. I must pass on any information to the relevant authorities in cases where human safety is concerned including the following cases:

  1. If you threaten harm to yourself or to another person

  2. If I believe a child is at risk of harm or abuse

  3. If the courts instruct me to give information

  4. If you share information about a proposed act of terrorism or other illegal act

If I feel that either you or someone else is in danger or at risk of harm I would first endeavour to discuss with you my decision for breaking confidentiality. Depending on the circumstances this may be your General Practitioner (GP), the individual in danger, a Social Worker and/or the Police. However, I retain the right to break confidentiality without prior consultation with you should I consider that the urgency of the situation requires me to act immediately to safeguard the physical safety of yourself or others.

In certain cases you may request that I share information concerning you. In these cases I require written permission from you before I can carry out your request.

Sessions: Sessions last 50 minutes and will be every week typically on the same day and time, suitable to you and within my hours of operation. It is expected that the session will begin at the agreed time. Any session that begins after this time due to late client arrival for whatever reason cannot be extended beyond the agreed finish time.

Contact between sessions: In instances where you need to contact me between sessions, calls can be made to 0278081749. If I am unable to take your call, please leave a message on the voicemail. Calls and messages will be responded to as time permits between sessions within normal operating hours. If you need to speak to someone immediately or after hours, you can contact your GP, NHS 24 (08454 242424) or the Samaritans (08457 909090).

Cancellations: If for any reason I have to cancel a session I will aim to provide you with sufficient notice and I will offer you an alternative time. You can cancel appointments free of charge provided you give me at least 48 hours notice. In an instance where less or no notice is given on your part, I reserve the right to charge the full session fee.

Holidays: I will give you a minimum of 3 weeks’ notice of any planned holiday dates when I will be unavailable.

End of therapy: I understand that your life circumstances may suddenly change. You may at any point desire or be obligated to discontinue therapy. Whatever the reason, please allow at least 3 sessions to work towards the ending.

Fees: Please refer to the costs page.

Method of Payment: By cheque, cash or internet banking at the conclusion of each session.

Complaints: Should you wish to make a complaint please contact the BACP at http://www.bacp.co.uk.

Qualifications & Training

Certificate in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy and Research
California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS), San Francisco, USA

MA in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy
Middlesex University, London, UK

Advanced Diploma in Integrative  Counselling and Psychotherapy
The Minster Centre, London, UK

Diploma in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy
The Minster Centre, London, UK

Certificate in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy
The Minster Centre, London, UK

MA in Management of Audio Visual Enterprises
ANICA, Rome, Italy

BA (Hons) & MA in Modern Languages and Literatures
La Sapienza University of Rome, Italy

Testimonials

  • Beth • Jan 14, 2023

    Sonia is a true healer and gifted therapist

    Marriage is a full time job! In order to be happy in your work, both parties need to be fully present and work toward a common goal of clear, honest communication and sharing. My husband wasn't sure that there was any benefit to working in this space with Sonia, but I was convinced that psychedelic therapy done with a skilled facilitator could completely alter the future of our marriage. Sonia delivered almost immediately by gaining my husbands trust and I knew from my first session, that she was the right fit for us. We are now on a journey to heal from things that obviously needed repair and more importantly she guided us to uncover the deeper issues that would have never been exposed to us with out her guidance. We have and will continue to recommend her and Soma Institute to friends, colleagues and anyone interested in true "soul level" spiritual growth.

    So much gratitude to you Sonia,

    Beth and Joe

  • THERAYSA • Dec 07, 2023

    From the moment I started with working with Sonia, I felt enveloped in an aura of understanding and acceptance. Sonia, with their impressive blend of professional expertise and heartfelt empathy, created a sanctuary of healing. For the first time in my life, I truly experienced what it means to love myself, to honor my journey, and to embrace my imperfections.

    My husband and I also had a couples session with Sonia. The couples' sessions offered a sacred space where my husband and I could truly see and hear each other, cultivating a deeper connection that we hadn't realized was possible. Working with Sonia has not only changed my life but has taken our relationship to an extraordinary new level. It's a profound gift we will carry with us forever.

    For those seeking a pivotal transformation, this work under Sonia's guidance is a beacon of hope and growth.

  • Anonymous • Dec 07, 2023

    An incredible guide and teacher

    I was referred to Sonia by a friend, and so incredibly thankful for the referral. Sonia has been an incredible guide and teacher in the retreat space and for personal & couples work.

    I have much more to learn and look forward to working with Sonia now and in the future. I highly recommend Sonia for her safety, depth and care. I hope you get an opportunity to work with her as well.