- Attachment-based work
- Emotion-focused methods
- DBT skills
About Sally
Sally Masson is a counsellor registered with the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) with ten years' experience. She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, depression, and related concerns including grief, parenting strain, and issues around intimacy and self-esteem.
Sally helps people who feel overwhelmed by strong emotions, such as anger or shame. She often supports those who grew up feeling unseen or misunderstood and who now find close relationships hard. Her approach is practical and conversational. Sessions focus on making sense of patterns and finding small changes that increase a sense of control.
She uses ideas from attachment work to look at how early relationships affect current connections. She also draws on emotion-focused and narrative ways of working to help people tell a clearer story about themselves. Dialectical behaviour ideas are used where managing intense feelings and building coping skills is needed.
Sally adapts the work as therapy progresses and invites clients to explore their inner life alongside her. The emphasis is on clear, everyday language and on trying different ways of thinking about problems. This might mean experimenting with new responses, noticing old patterns, or focusing on practical skills to reduce distress.
Sessions aim to help people feel more able to navigate relationships, career pressures, parenting demands, and life changes. She keeps the process straightforward and collaborative, helping clients plan next steps at a manageable pace.
How her approaches translate to online work
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape how people relate now. It helps when trust, closeness or repeated relationship patterns are the main concern and supports work on security and connection in present relationships.Emotionally-Focused Therapy focuses on identifying and working with core emotions. It helps people notice, name and respond differently to feelings that drive behaviour, which can ease cycles of distress in relationships and self-critical thinking.
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, in this context, supplies practical skills for managing intense emotions and improving stress tolerance. It can be useful when strong feelings make it hard to act in line with long-term goals.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to decide which methods suit a person's goals and preferences, and she will adapt the plan as the work unfolds.
Confirm current session options before booking, as specific online formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people join from quieter surroundings or use audio-only calls if video is difficult. Ask about the exact session formats available when booking.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, depression, grief and related difficulties such as parenting strain and self-esteem.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is conversational and practical, using clear everyday language to explore feelings and patterns together.
How much experience does she have?
She has ten years' experience working with adults on a range of emotional and relationship concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.