Sarah Thompson, BACP

Sarah Thompson is a counsellor with BACP accreditation and 17 years of experience in practice. She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strains, and issues around self‑esteem and motivation. She also works with addiction concerns, trauma and abuse, parenting stress and career-related worries. Sarah aims to make reaching out feel manageable and respectful of each person's pace.

Her approach is warm and person-focused. Sessions begin by listening to what matters most to the client and building a plan from there. She values honest conversation and practical steps that people can use between sessions. The first meetings usually focus on immediate concerns and on small, achievable goals.

Sarah blends talking therapy with structured techniques. She draws on Client-Centred Therapy to make space for personal experience and on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to spot patterns that get in the way. Mindfulness work and Emotionally-Focused ideas are used to help with grounding and regulating strong emotions.

Over her career she has supported people through life changes such as bereavement, relationship breakdown and midlife transitions. She is used to helping people rebuild confidence after loss or setbacks and to finding ways to cope with ongoing health or caregiving demands.

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients. People who are unsure what to expect are invited to a first conversation that looks at goals, options, and practical next steps.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Sarah uses Client-Centred Therapy to make space for each person's experience; online work with this approach focuses on listening, reflecting and helping clients feel understood. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is used to spot unhelpful thinking and try small behavioural experiments; online sessions can include homework tasks and short exercises to practice between appointments. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people name and work with strong feelings, and online conversations can guide the process of identifying emotional needs and responding differently.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and try methods that fit the client's goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process and the plan can change as progress is made.

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find it simpler to keep continuity with regular appointments and to use written notes or emailed tasks alongside sessions.