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Sarah Willcocks

Sarah Willcocks, BACP

BACP counsellor - anxiety and trauma

United Kingdom

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Credentials
BACP
Registration
BACP, United Kingdom / 58303
Experience
14 years
Languages
English
Location
United Kingdom
  • Person-Centred approach
  • Solution-Focused techniques
  • Motivational Interviewing

About Sarah

Sarah Willcocks is a BACP counsellor with 14 years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, bereavement, trauma and related concerns such as depression, bipolar and relationship difficulties. Her practice includes support for addiction, eating and sleeping problems, anger and self-esteem issues.

Sarah uses a person-centred way of working that puts the client’s perspective first. She aims to be honest and non-judgemental while allowing the person to set the pace of sessions. This approach is combined with solution-focused techniques and elements of motivational interviewing to help identify practical next steps.

In sessions she listens for what matters most to the client and helps them try out small, manageable changes. She has experience supporting people who have survived childhood and adult trauma, including physical, emotional and sexual abuse, and those coping with traumatic loss and bereavement.

Her background also covers work with people who have received diagnoses such as personality disorder, bipolar disorder, OCD and disruptive mood presentations. She has supported clients with issues linked to adoption and foster care, attachment and abandonment, and first responder challenges.

Sarah is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and works in line with its ethical framework and guidance for online counselling. Sessions are offered in English and she is open to working with international clients. To begin, readers are invited to use the site booking route to match and schedule a first appointment.

How Sarah’s approaches work in online sessions

Sarah works mainly in a person-centred way. This means the counsellor listens carefully, stays non-judgemental and lets the client set the pace. It suits people who need time to find their words and want a steady, client-led approach.

She also uses solution-focused techniques to identify small, practical steps and goals. These methods focus on what helps now and on achievable changes that can reduce overwhelm. Motivational interviewing is used to explore ambivalence and boost commitment to chosen changes, which can help when someone feels stuck or unsure.

Deciding which approach to use is part of the early work. The therapist will discuss needs, goals and preferences and agree a way of working together. This is a collaborative process and can change over time as progress is reviewed.

The practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy life and reducing travel time. Online meetings can make it easier to attend when schedules are tight, and can allow shorter check-ins if needed. The site booking route includes a matching questionnaire to help arrange the first session, and readers should confirm the precise session formats available before booking.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityCancerCommitment issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

14+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, bereavement and trauma, plus related issues such as depression, bipolar, addictions and relationship strain.

What is her therapy style like?

She works in a person-centred way that is honest and non-judgemental, letting the client lead while using practical solution-focused steps.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 14 years of professional experience supporting people with trauma, loss and mood concerns.

What professional credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.

Can I see her if I live outside the UK?

Sessions accept international clients and are conducted in English.

Which session formats are offered?

Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current options on the booking page before arranging a session.

How are fees handled?

Costs vary with location and use a subscription system that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Choose the online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.

Sarah WillcocksBACP

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