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Specialises in

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

• Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
• 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, Consultant Clinical Psychologist. I have over 12 years experience working with adults with a range of psychological and mental health difficulties.

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.

Throughout life we can face challenges, this can be significant life events but also day to day demands can affect how you feel, how you manage work and home life and impact on relationships. It is often hard to prioritize our own needs. Psychological therapy helps develop an understanding of you, helps to prioritize your needs and to guide making changes.

Training and qualifications:
I have over 12 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