Sidonie Robertson , AASW

Sidonie Robertson is an Accredited Social Worker (AASW) who brings four years of experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, trauma and relationship concerns. She works with individuals on intimacy-related issues and self‑esteem, and she also helps with related challenges such as body image, isolation and difficulties with communication.

Sidonie uses a warm, client-centred style that values openness and curiosity. Sessions are collaborative and practical. She listens closely, helps make sense of difficult feelings, and works with each person to find realistic next steps.

When trauma or abuse is part of the story, Sidonie uses approaches focused on safety and gradual recovery. She combines that with practical tools from cognitive behavioural work to reduce anxiety and unhelpful patterns. Motivational and solution-focused techniques help people uncover their priorities and build small changes that add up.

Her practice pays attention to how early attachments and experiences shape current relationships. That can include issues linked to abandonment, adoption and foster care, or patterns like codependency and avoidance. Sidonie helps people understand these patterns and try different ways of relating that feel safer and more satisfying.

She aims to balance honest examination of hard topics with moments of hope and lightness. Sidonie works in English and offers sessions by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging to suit different needs. To begin, people follow the simple matching and scheduling steps on the site.

How therapeutic approaches work online

Sidonie draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy as core ways of working. CBT helps identify and change patterns of thought and behaviour that keep anxiety and low mood going, using practical exercises and clear steps. Trauma-Focused Therapy focuses on stabilisation, safety and paced processing of traumatic memories so people can reduce distress and rebuild daily routines.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Sidonie will discuss goals, preferences and what feels do-able, then recommend ways of working that match those priorities. Clients and therapist check in and adapt methods as progress is made so the work stays relevant and manageable.

Online formats can make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when a longer session is helpful. Phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited or a quicker check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging suit people who prefer messaging, want short reflections between sessions, or need to work through thoughts in writing. These options help people keep therapy consistent around work, study and family commitments.