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Specialises in

• Behaviour Therapy
• Behavioural Activation (BA)
• CBT with Exposure and Response Prevention (CBT with ERP)
• Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)

• Counselling
• Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT)
• Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)

• Mindfulness based CBT
• Psychotherapy
• Trauma focused CBT

About me

Hello, I'm Dr Sonia Pace, a Consultant Clinical Psychologist with over 16 years' experience working with adults across a wide range of mental health and wellbeing settings within both the NHS and private sector.

I have dedicated my career to understanding human behaviour, psychological development, and the impact that life experiences can have on our thoughts, emotions, and relationships. I feel privileged to listen to people's stories and to support them during challenging times. Witnessing moments of self-discovery, growth, and recovery is one of the most meaningful aspects of my work. Within therapy I work collaboratively with you each step of the way creating a supportive environment that enables self-discovery and growth. Therapy involves creating a safe space to develop a greater understanding of why you might be experiencing current difficulties and then using this understanding to tailor an approach that meets your individual needs.

I work in a transparent way, I ensure the therapy process involves learning and developing a deeper self-understanding. This means you will develop knowledge and skills, which can be taken forward and implemented into day-to-day life. Drawing on a range of evidence based therapeutic models (CBT, CFT, EMDR) I offer an approach best suited to you.

Training and qualifications:
I have over 16 years experience working in the NHS at senior levels and in private practice.
• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (with Double Distinction) (2006 to 2009).
• Post Graduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (Pass with Merit) (2009 to 2010). BABCP accredited.
• Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) Level 3 (2019).
- BSc (Hons.) Psychology (First Class) (1998 to 2001)

Additional training courses:
• Various training courses in: Compassion Focused Therapy, Mindfulness, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and advanced CBT, trauma therapy)

Accreditation and registration with professional bodies:
I abide by codes of conduct and work in a professional and competent manner
I am accredited and registered with:
• Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered
• A member of the British Psychological Society, Chartered Clinical Psychologist
• A member of and British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) accredited therapist.

Areas of interest

Adults; Anxiety; depression; OCD; self-esteem; self-doubt; self-worth; trauma; PTSD; self-confidence; phobias; panic; agoraphobia; health anxiety; social anxiety; Generalised Anxiety disorder (GAD); worry; work stress; stress; relationship difficulties; sleep problems; insomnia; ; adults; Cognitive Behavioural Therapy; Compassion Focused Therapy; EMDR; Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing; Mindfulness; Behavioural Activation; work stressors, imposter syndrome.

Medical secretaries

• Dr Sonia Pace
• Pace Psychology 62 Front Street Monkseaton Whitley Bay NE25 8DP
• 07496 544183
• drsmpace@gmail.com