- Client-centred approach
- Practical CBT tools
- 17 years experience
About Sarah
Sarah Thompson is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief and codependency. She also supports clients dealing with low self-esteem, depression, addiction and major life changes. Her approach is warm and direct, aimed at making the first steps feel manageable.
She creates an open space where people can talk about difficult feelings without judgment. Conversations focus on what matters now and on practical ways to feel steadier day to day. Sarah emphasises small, achievable changes rather than quick fixes.
Her practice draws on client-centred work that keeps the person's own goals at the heart of therapy. She also uses cognitive behavioural techniques to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop new coping responses. Emotion-focused ideas support exploring important relationship and attachment concerns.
Over 17 years she has worked across a range of challenges, including trauma, parenting strain, chronic health issues and addiction. She brings that experience into sessions in a measured, compassionate way. People often come with a single pressing problem or a cluster of concerns; both are welcome.
Sarah is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She practises in the United Kingdom and offers sessions in English. Prospective clients who want to know about formats and scheduling are invited to confirm current options before booking.
Therapeutic approaches for online work
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person's own goals and values, offering a supportive space where the client leads the pace and topic of work. It helps when someone needs to feel heard and make choices about their life. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thinking and behaviour and teaches practical strategies to manage anxiety, low mood and unhelpful reactions. It is often used for stress, depression and many forms of anxiety. Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people understand and work with strong emotions, and can be useful for relationship and attachment concerns as well as personal healing.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk through options and try methods that fit the client's needs, goals and preferences. Decisions about techniques are collaborative and can change as the work progresses.
Please confirm which session formats are available before booking, as the biography does not specify formats. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into busy lives by removing travel time, making it easier to schedule shorter check-ins, or allowing conversations from quieter surroundings. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt these approaches for remote sessions so clients can continue therapeutic work while managing everyday commitments.
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Experience
17+ years
Credentials
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Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, low self-esteem, depression, addiction and codependency among other concerns.
How would she describe her way of working?
Her style is warm and direct, creating an open space to talk without judgement and focusing on practical changes that can help day to day.
What experience does she bring?
She has 17 years of professional experience working with a wide range of difficulties, including trauma, parenting stress and chronic health issues.
What professional registration does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She accepts international clients; please check time differences and scheduling when arranging sessions.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.