- Person-centred approach
- Mindfulness practices
- CBT and psychodynamic ideas
About Sarah
Sarah Gensmantel is a BACP-registered counsellor and psychotherapist with four years' experience working in the United Kingdom. She practises as a person-centred (integrative) counsellor, psychotherapist and life coach and helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-worth and other emotional difficulties.
Sarah combines talking therapy with optional practices such as breathwork, meditation, mindfulness and yoga when these feel helpful. These additions are offered only if the client wants them and are introduced gradually. Sessions can be short or long term depending on what a person needs.
Her background includes work in education focusing on pastoral care and safeguarding. That experience involved supporting people who feel overwhelmed or emotionally unsafe and informing how she responds in counselling. She has worked with issues including PTSD, addiction, recovery from sexual abuse and rape, loss and depression.
Therapeutic relationship is central to her approach. She listens closely to what a person says and to what may be hard to put into words. From this, she helps people make sense of their situation and develop practical coping strategies they can use day to day.
Sarah aims to move at a pace that feels right for each person. She pays attention to attachment patterns and emotional responses, and uses techniques from cognitive behavioural and psychodynamic ideas alongside client-centred and mindfulness work. This mix is used to suit the person sitting in front of her rather than fitting everyone to one method.
How her approaches work in online sessions
Sarah commonly uses attachment-based ideas, client-centred practice and elements of cognitive behavioural therapy in her online work. Attachment-based work looks at patterns in relationships and how early connections influence feelings and trust, which can help with issues such as abandonment, attachment problems and intimacy concerns. Client-centred practice focuses on listening and understanding from the client's perspective, helping people feel heard and gradually more able to talk about difficult topics. Cognitive behavioural therapy involves noticing unhelpful thoughts and trying practical exercises to test and change them, which can be useful for anxiety, low mood and coping strategies.Finding the right approach is part of the process and Sarah treats it as a collaborative task. She will discuss goals, preferences and what feels helpful, then try approaches that suit the person's needs. Adjustments are made as work progresses so the plan stays relevant.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life, for example by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a busy day, or offering an option that does not require being on camera. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists commonly use online work to help people access consistent support alongside in-person care when appropriate.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-worth, depression, addictions and related concerns listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her work is primarily person-centred and integrative, focusing on the therapeutic relationship while drawing on CBT, psychodynamic ideas and mindfulness techniques.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years' experience working in counselling and psychotherapy settings in the UK.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and paid for?
Session cost varies with location and is managed via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.