- Person-centred counselling
- Anxiety and stress
- Grief and loss
About Stella
Stella Sacarello is a BACP registered counsellor in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. She works with stress, anxiety, LGBT concerns, grief, self-esteem and coping with life changes. Stella focuses on practical conversation and steady support for people who feel stuck or unsure about next steps.
Stella practises person-centred counselling, which treats the client as the expert on their own life. Sessions concentrate on the client’s concerns and strengths, with the counsellor offering wayfinding rather than directives. People often come to her when they are facing big changes, loss, or doubts about identity and relationships.
In sessions she listens and reflects back what she hears, helping clients notice patterns and options. Conversations aim to build confidence, reduce overwhelm, and help people make clearer choices. Work can include talking through painful memories, sorting out values, and practising new ways of speaking about oneself.
Stella also attends to issues that often appear alongside anxiety and life transitions. These include chronic pain or illness, family of origin issues, fertility worries, feelings of guilt or shame, isolation and experiences of prejudice and discrimination. She will explore how these concerns affect daily life and coping.
Her style is straightforward and person-focused. New clients begin by describing what matters most to them, and sessions proceed at a pace that fits each person. Stella offers sessions in English and does not accept international clients.
Working online with person-centred counselling
Person-centred counselling focuses on listening, reflection and helping the client notice their own strengths. It involves open conversation where the counsellor follows what the client brings, supporting clearer thinking and self-directed choices. This approach is commonly used for anxiety, stress and identity-related concerns.Another useful way of working is structured problem-focused conversation. This is a practical style that helps break big worries into small, manageable steps and tries out different ways of responding. It can help with social anxiety, coping during life changes, and managing day-to-day stressors.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences and try methods that fit those aims. That collaborative process helps clarify whether more reflective person-centred listening or shorter, action-focused sessions are most helpful.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as these are not specified here. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions around work, study and family commitments, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people join from quieter surroundings or avoid being on camera if they prefer less visual contact.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, LGBT-related concerns, grief, self-esteem and coping with life changes, plus a range of related issues such as chronic illness, fertility concerns and isolation.
What is her therapeutic approach like?
She practices person-centred counselling, focusing on the client as the expert and using listening and reflection to help people find their own solutions.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of professional work experience as a counsellor in the United Kingdom.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients 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; exact pricing is provided during sign-up.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.