- Bereavement support
- Relationship work
- Person centred
About Sidonia
Sidonia Stiles offers calm, practical support for people facing grief, relationship strain, anxiety and major life changes. She uses simple, direct conversation to help individuals untangle what matters most and find ways to cope day to day. Sessions are meant to be straightforward and focused on the next steps the person wants to try.
Sidonia trained in person-centred counselling and holds a Higher National Diploma in Person Centred counselling. She also completed a Level 5 Diploma in Relationship therapy with the Counselling & Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body. Sidonia is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
Her earlier work included ten years as a group worker with residential young people for the local council. That experience shaped how she looks at family background and relationship patterns. She uses tools such as genograms to map family dynamics and make sense of repeated conflicts.
In bereavement work she draws on Gestalt ideas about grief to respect each person's unique experience. Sidonia also supports people exploring intimacy concerns, addiction, caregiver stress and compassion fatigue. She has experience working with LGBT clients in relationship and one-to-one settings.
Sidonia practises from Eastbourne in the United Kingdom and now offers online sessions as part of her practice. She speaks English and Portuguese and frames sessions around what the individual wants to change or understand next.
Sidonia trained in person-centred counselling and holds a Higher National Diploma in Person Centred counselling. She also completed a Level 5 Diploma in Relationship therapy with the Counselling & Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body. Sidonia is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
Her earlier work included ten years as a group worker with residential young people for the local council. That experience shaped how she looks at family background and relationship patterns. She uses tools such as genograms to map family dynamics and make sense of repeated conflicts.
In bereavement work she draws on Gestalt ideas about grief to respect each person's unique experience. Sidonia also supports people exploring intimacy concerns, addiction, caregiver stress and compassion fatigue. She has experience working with LGBT clients in relationship and one-to-one settings.
Sidonia practises from Eastbourne in the United Kingdom and now offers online sessions as part of her practice. She speaks English and Portuguese and frames sessions around what the individual wants to change or understand next.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapySystemic Therapy
Experience
27+ years
Credentials
BACP · United Kingdom
Languages
English, Portuguese
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Sidonia draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy alongside a person-centred way of working. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and then choose actions that fit their values. It is often useful for anxiety, stress and life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at early relationship patterns and how they affect current connections, which can help with intimacy and relationship strain.She treats finding the right approach as a shared task. During early conversations she will listen to goals and preferences, discuss different methods, and agree on which tools to try. This collaborative planning means the work is adjusted as needs change.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the exact session formats when you book. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week and can reduce travel time. Some formats need less bandwidth or allow shorter check-ins, which helps people who want a quick pause during a workday. Registered or accredited professionals, including therapists, often find online sessions effective for grief, relationship work and anxiety when the practical arrangements suit the person.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with grief, relationship difficulties, anxiety, stress and depression as well as intimacy issues, addictions and career concerns.
What is her way of working in sessions?
Her style is person-centred and pragmatic, using open conversation to identify helpful next steps and tools that fit the person's life.
How long has she been practising?
She has 27 years of experience, including work as a group worker with residential young people before moving into counselling.
What professional registration does she hold and where does she practise?
She is registered with the BACP and runs a practice based in Eastbourne in the United Kingdom.
Which languages can sessions be held in?
Sessions can be offered in English and Portuguese.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She accepts international clients and is available for sessions with people outside the United Kingdom.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.