About us
Flavius Counselling was founded from a deeply personal place — shaped by the understanding that childhood experiences, trauma, and adverse life events can have a lasting impact on our emotional wellbeing and mental health. That insight, grounded in both lived experience and professional training, is at the heart of everything we do.
We understand that life's challenges can show up in many different ways. You may be struggling with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, family issues, relationship difficulties, work-related stress, burnout, overwhelm, or the lasting effects of childhood trauma. For some, these difficulties can affect confidence, self-worth, emotional wellbeing, work performance, relationships, and day-to-day life.
Whether you are seeking support for your mental health, working through past trauma, managing anxiety, coping with depression,
rebuilding self-esteem, navigating difficult family dynamics, or dealing with workplace stress and burnout, you deserve a safe, supportive space where you can simply be yourself. At Flavius Counselling, we offer compassionate, professional counselling to help you better understand your experiences, develop resilience, and move towards a more fulfilling and balanced life.
We believe healing happens through connection, understanding, and feeling heard. Our aim is to provide a non-judgmental environment where you can explore your thoughts and feelings at your own pace, helping you improve emotional wellbeing, build confidence, manage stress, strengthen relationships, and create lasting positive change.
Our Therapist
Hello, I’m Sonia.
I have experience working with clients from diverse cultural, racial, and ethnic backgrounds. I understand that our identities, cultures, family experiences, and lived experiences can shape how we experience the world and our mental health. I bring a deep understanding of human resilience, connection, and the value of compassionate support. My own experience of therapy has been profoundly transformative, strengthening my belief in its ability to bring about lasting, meaningful change. This combination of professional insight and personal growth underpins my work as a counsellor.
The Values That Guide My Practice
Rooted in Carl Rogers’ person-centred approach, my counselling is guided by three core values:
Unconditional Positive Regard – You are welcomed just as you are, in a safe, non-judgemental space where you feel accepted and valued.
Congruence – I bring my authentic self to the therapeutic relationship, creating genuine, open connections rather than hiding behind a role.
Empathy – I aim to understand your experiences from your perspective, offering presence, care, and curiositythroughout our time together.
I provide online or face to face counselling in Central London for adults facing a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, stress, depression, burnout, grief, relationship difficulties, trauma, and life transitions.
I am fully registered with the BACP and hold a current Enhanced DBS clearance, offering a professional, safe, and ethical space for therapy.
We are committed to working ethically and professionally, placing your well-being at the heart of everything we do. Guided by the BACP Ethical Framework, we prioritise your autonomy, dignity, and safety.
You can expect a non-judgemental, respectful environment where your experiences are heard, your boundaries are honoured, and confidentiality is taken seriously.
FAQs
What happens during the first session?
Before we begin working together, I offer a complimentary 20-minute phone consultation. This gives us a chance to talk about what you're looking for, explore whether my approach feels right for you, and give you space to ask any questions about me, how I work, or what to expect from the counselling process.
The consultation is an informal conversation with no pressure to commit. Afterward, I encourage you to take some time—perhaps a couple of days—to reflect and decide if you feel comfortable moving forward. If you’d like to proceed, we’ll arrange regular weekly sessions at a mutually convenient time.
In our first session, we’ll begin by reviewing our working agreement, which outlines the boundaries and expectations of the counselling relationship. We’ll also start to explore in more depth what you’d like to focus on in therapy, at a pace that feels right for you.
How Long is each session?
Regular sessions are 50 minutes in length and are held at the same time each week. This consistency helps create a stable and reliable space for therapeutic work to unfold.
How long can I have therapy?
The length of therapy depends on your individual needs and what you’d like to explore. I offer short–medium term therapy (up to six months) for those seeking focused support around specific issues, and long-term therapy (up to one year) for deeper exploration and more complex challenges.
We’ll regularly review how the process is going, and you’re free to continue for as long as it feels helpful. There’s no pressure or fixed end point — therapy moves at your pace.
what is the BACP Ethical Framework?
The BACP Ethical Framework, developed by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, sets out the core values and professional standards that counsellors follow. It ensures therapy is delivered with respect, confidentiality, and integrity.
This framework guides therapists to prioritise client welfare, maintain trust, and make ethical decisions throughout the counselling process. By adhering to these principles, counsellors commit to providing safe and effective support.
how many sessions will i need?
There’s no fixed number of sessions that suits everyone — counselling is a personal and individual process. I offer both short-term and long-term therapy, depending on your needs and what you’re hoping to explore.
Some clients come with a specific issue they’d like to work through in a focused way, while others may seek longer-term support for deeper self-understanding or ongoing challenges.
The pace and duration of our work will be guided by your goals and comfort. We’ll also have regular check-ins to reflect on how the process is going and to make sure you’re receiving the support that feels right for you.
Do you offer face to face counselling?
"I offer professional face-to-face counselling in Fitzrovia, operating from private, confidential therapeutic spaces managed by Talking Health. Located in the heart of Central London, the practice is ideally situated on the borders of Marylebone, Soho, and Bloomsbury, just north of Oxford Street. Whether you live or work in the West End, this central location offers a quiet, discreet environment for therapy. It is exceptionally well-connected, sitting within a short walk of Oxford Circus, Tottenham Court Road, and Goodge Street underground stations."
Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, burnout, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, family issues, grief and loss, trauma, or major life transitions, counselling can offer a safe and supportive space to explore what you are experiencing and find a way forward.
As an experienced counsellor and therapist, I work with adults seeking support for their mental health, emotional wellbeing, and personal growth. Together, we can explore the underlying causes of your difficulties, develop healthier coping strategies, and build greater confidence, resilience, and self-understanding.
I offer flexible online therapy for clients across the UK and internationally, alongside face-to-face counselling sessions in Central London. This allows you to access professional support wherever you are in the world, while benefiting from a practice that is governed by UK law, professional ethical standards, and strict confidentiality requirements.
Whether you are looking for anxiety counselling, depression therapy, trauma-informed counselling, support with work-related stress and burnout, or help navigating relationship and family challenges, I provide a compassionate, confidential, and non-judgmental space where meaningful change can begin.Can I have contact outside of therapy?
To maintain clear therapeutic boundaries and ensure the effectiveness of our work together, I do not offer contact outside of scheduled counselling sessions.
“The state of empathy, or being empathic, is to perceive the internal frame of reference of another with accuracy and with the emotional components and meanings which pertain thereto as if one were the person.”
ROGERS, C., 1980. A WAY OF BEING. BOSTON: HOUGHTON MIFFLIN HARCOURT, P.140.
Information
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The Spoon Theory, created by Christine Miserandino, is a metaphor used to explain the limited energy of those with chronic illnesses or disabilities.
It uses "spoons" as a visual representation of units of energy, where each activity costs a certain number of spoons.
Individuals with chronic conditions start the day with a limited number of spoons, unlike those without such conditions who are often assumed to have an unlimited supply.
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Person-centred therapy offers a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and emotions at your own pace. It's built on the belief that you are the expert in your own life, and with the right support, you have the capacity to grow and heal.
Rather than offering advice or direction, your therapist will work alongside you — listening with empathy, honesty, and acceptance.
This approach is based on three core values:
Unconditional Positive Regard, Empathy and Congruence.
https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/therapy-types/person-centered-therapy
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In Crisis? If you are in immediate danger or need urgent help, please contact one of the following services:
Call 999 – If you or someone else is at immediate risk.
Samaritans – Call 116 123 (free, 24/7) or visit samaritans.org
SHOUT – Text ‘SHOUT’ to 85258 for free, confidential support (24/7)
NHS 111 – For non-emergency medical help and mental health advice.
Your GP – Can refer you to local mental health services.
You are not alone — support is always available.
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The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) is the UK’s leading professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists. It promotes safe, ethical, and effective therapeutic practice, supporting the emotional wellbeing and mental health of individuals and communities.
As members, we are committed to working in line with the BACP Ethical Framework, which ensures a high standard of professionalism, care, and respect in all aspects of our work.
You can learn more about BACP at www.bacp.co.uk.
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