- Stress and anxiety
- CBT and mindfulness
- Grief and loss
About Sarah
Sarah Thompson is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with 17 years of professional experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem and depression. She also supports those coping with relationship and intimacy difficulties, addictions, parenting strain and life changes.
Sarah keeps sessions straightforward and practical. She listens for the patterns that make social situations and everyday pressures feel harder. Then she helps people try small, manageable changes to how they think, respond and relate to others. Sessions are conversational and focused on what matters most to the client.
Her approach draws on client-centred ways of working alongside cognitive behavioural tools and mindfulness skills. That means time is given to understand a person's concerns, and to practise new coping steps between sessions. Emotionally‑focused ideas and relationship work are used when interpersonal patterns are central to the issue.
Sarah has supported people facing trauma, abuse, caregiver stress, chronic illness and addiction concerns. She also works with those who notice attachment or communication problems, avoidance, dissociation or feelings of emptiness. Practical problem-solving and symptom-focused strategies are mixed with space to talk about loss and grief.
People choosing to work with Sarah follow a clear process to begin. They complete a short matching questionnaire, review session options, and arrange a first appointment. Costs vary with location and sessions operate via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters most to the person. Online sessions using this approach let someone talk through concerns while the counsellor helps clarify priorities and next steps. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, uses short practical exercises and thinking strategies to reduce anxious patterns. That can include simple between-session tasks people can try and report on during online meetings. Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people notice and shift patterns in relationships by exploring feelings and interactions in the moment.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and how someone tends to respond to different ways of working. That means the plan can change as needs and progress become clearer, and the client is involved at every step.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or let them use mindfulness and behavioural tasks between meetings. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt exercises for video or phone conversations and help clients practise skills that suit their daily life.
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, parenting strain and a range of related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Sessions are conversational and practical, combining client-centred listening with skills practice and problem-solving between meetings.
How long has she been practising?
She has 17 years of professional experience working with people on mental health and relationship concerns.
What credential and country is she registered in?
She is registered with the BACP in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first appointment.