- Client-Centred Therapy
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
About Sandra
Sandra Xavier is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has three years of professional experience. She works with people who find stress and anxiety hard to manage, and those struggling with relationships, family conflict, grief and low self-esteem. Sandra is comfortable speaking English and Hindi and works from the United Kingdom.
Her approach starts from the view that clients know their story best. She uses client-centred conversations to help people notice their own strengths and choices. Sessions are conversational and aim to make difficult feelings easier to name and follow.
Sandra also draws on emotionally-focused therapy to look at patterns in close relationships. That method helps when attachment, abandonment or communication problems make connections feel strained. In sessions she pays attention to how feelings show up between people and what they signal about needs and fears.
Psychodynamic ideas appear in her work when past experiences shape present behaviour. That helps with issues like body image, guilt and shame, and repeated relationship patterns. Sandra helps clients notice recurring themes and consider different ways of responding.
People often come with workplace stress, caregiver strain, isolation or questions about life purpose and sexuality. Sandra supports conversations about forgiveness, self-love and navigating divorce or separation. She asks practical questions, listens for what matters, and helps clients plan small steps forward.
How her approaches are used in online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and helping the client lead the conversation. It supports people who want to understand their feelings and make choices that fit their life. Emotionally-Focused Therapy looks at patterns in close relationships and how emotions affect connection and distance. It can be useful for attachment issues, communication problems and social anxiety.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sandra will discuss different ways of working and decide together what fits best based on the client’s needs, goals and preferences. That collaborative decision can change over time as issues become clearer.
Session formats are not listed in the original biography, so please confirm the current online session options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, avoid travel, and have shorter check-ins when needed. It can also allow sessions without being on camera or by audio only if that suits a person better. Registered or accredited professionals and counsellors can help adapt methods like client-centred conversations and emotionally-focused work to an online setting.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Hindi
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
Sandra supports people with stress, anxiety, relationships, family conflict, grief and self-esteem. She also focuses on social anxiety and phobia plus related areas such as attachment and isolation.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a client-centred style that keeps the conversation collaborative and practical. Sessions aim to help people name feelings and notice what helps them cope.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience working in the UK. That experience includes helping people with relationship and grief issues.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Hindi.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to book a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.