Clinical Director

  Sonia is a registered accredited counsellor and psychotherapist with the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists (MBACP), known for her exceptional dedication and skill as a provider. Sonia combines a warm, empathetic presence with deep expertise in integrative psychotherapy, and holds a particular interest in existential thinking. Her primary specialization includes working with chronic conditions, substance misuse, mental health disorders, parenting support, and relationship/communication difficulties. Sonia focuses on individuals and couples therapy with compassion and expertise at every step, supporting clients age 16 to adults.

Pamela has 20 years of experience as a psychotherapist working with mental health diagnosed disorders, complex developmental trauma, PTSD, and addiction. Problematic symptoms can include anxiety, depression, addictions, risk-taking behaviours, a sense of helplessness or hopelessness, obsessions, compulsivity, agoraphobia, panic, fear, irritability, guilt, shame, difficulty concentrating, mood swings, outbursts of rage or violence, poor sleep patterns, dissociation and withdrawal.   She is also an EMDR practitioner supporting adults, couples and family systems.

    Gill is registered College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists (COSRT), and a registered psychotherapist with MBACP. Working as an integrative therapist for individual clients and couples struggling with trauma histories, and psychosexual therapist specializing in working with all manifestation of sexual dysfunctions including sexual addiction. She is regarded for her ability to connect authentically with clients, supporting couples through a broad spectrum of relationship issues with empathy and understanding.

  Gia is an Existential Psychotherapist holding a master's degree, and is a UKCP and MBACP registered provider with a passion for both groups and individual therapy working with adult clients. She works with mental health disorders and traits, supports clients navigating life transitions, and frequently assists those grappling with questions of meaning or experiencing a sense of isolation—common existential concerns. Gia believes that everyone can make meaningful choices and shape their own future.

At YoungMINDED, we believe that every individual has the capacity for growth and change.  Our therapeutic support spans a range of modalities tailoring sessions to address anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions, striving to empower clients through practical coping strategies, emotional regulation tools, and deeper self-understanding. Where appropriate, we also integrate creative therapies and psychoeducation to enrich the therapeutic journey.

Our approach is client-centred, collaborative, and evidence-based. We prioritize building a trusting and safe therapeutic relationship, ensuring that each client feels heard, respected, and actively involved in their own process of healing and growth.

 Helena is a counselling psychologist (HCPC) and an MBACP registered therapist. Her adaptable, person-centred approach integrates various methods to best support each client within a safe, compassionate environment. She has experience working with all ages—from infants to older adults—and is attuned to issues around cultural identity, language, relocation, and belonging due to her international background. Sessions are primarily in English, with fluency in Dutch and German.