Dr Sonia Ahmed

23/10/2025

True or false: is domestic abuse only physical?

20/09/2025

05/09/2025

Nationwide Emergency Alert Test — Sunday 7th September, 3pm

The UK’s new emergency alert system will send a loud siren, message, and vibration to every compatible phone even on silent. Survivors of abuse with hidden phones could be put at risk if the device is discovered.

You can opt out in your phone’s settings to protect your safety:

- iPhone: Search “Emergency Alerts” in settings → Turn off Severe & Emergency alerts
- Android: Search “Emergency Alerts” in settings → Turn off Severe & Emergency alerts (and other threat categories if listed)

https://www.gov.uk/alerts

02/09/2025

16/08/2025

Understand trauma. What is trauma and how can it affect daily life.

30/07/2025

09/07/2025

🌟Meet our new online associate Dr Nell Filgate🌟

Having worked most recently in community mental health services and specialist perinatal
mental health services, Dr Filgate has a keen interest in working with trauma survivors, and
brings to her private work extensive experience treating clients with single event trauma, complex trauma and developmental trauma.

Dr Filgate is equally adept at treating mild to moderate anxiety and mood disorders, as well as more complex presentations including Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Bipolar
Affective Disorder and Personality Disorders. She has a particular interest in mental health
difficulties in the context of neurodiversity (ADHD, ASD).

13/05/2025

Did you know that healing from domestic abuse isn’t just about “getting over it”? It’s about reclaiming your story, your power, and your future. 🦋

As a trauma therapist, I’ve witnessed the incredible strength of survivors who take that brave first step towards healing. Through our sessions, we work together to build a toolkit of practical coping strategies, understand trauma responses, and gradually rebuild self-trust.

Together, we explore:
📍 Creating safety and stability in your daily life
📍 Understanding trauma responses and triggers
📍 Rebuilding boundaries and self-worth
📍 Developing healthy relationships with yourself and others

You don’t have to navigate this journey alone. If you’re ready to take that first step, I’m here to walk alongside you with compassion, understanding, and professional support.

Links in bio to book your initial consultation. Your healing journey matters, and it starts with one small step forward. 💜

30/01/2025

This is an amazing way to destress and switch off!

We are so excited to announce that on Monday 17th February 6:30-7:30pm we will be hosting a Sound Bath at our Wellbeing Hub! ✨
This is a deeply relaxing experience, where you are immersed in soothing sounds and vibrations, created by instruments like crystal singing bowls, gongs, Tibetan bowls, and chimes. These harmonious sounds work to calm the mind, relax the body, and restore your energy balance.
Participants must be over 16. If you would like to bring your own cushion/blanket/yoga mat you are more than welcome to. For further information, medical terms & conditions or to book a space, please contact Leigh Ann on leigh.ann@sunderlandmind.co.uk or 01915657218

19/01/2025

Many people think therapy is ‘too’ expensive but they don’t see all of the costs that therapists pay behalf this. This is a great example for counsellor, add in a further £30 thousand plus, for psychologists doctoral fees, amongst others. Private therapy is a niche in itself.

Remember by taking the step to engage in therapy you are INVESTING IN YOURSELF.

Private therapy can be costly 💰 And it can feel tricky to work out how a counsellor’s fee equates to value for money.

So, what does your counsellor's fee include?
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13/01/2025

03/01/2025