Sarah Charney, NCPS

Sarah Charney uses a blend of practical talking therapy and evidence-based methods to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties. She works in a warm, non-judgemental way so people can speak openly about painful experiences and find clearer ways forward. Sarah is registered with the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS).

Her approach draws on cognitive behavioural techniques to spot and shift unhelpful thinking. She also uses elements of acceptance and commitment therapy and dialectical behaviour therapy to build practical coping skills. Attachment-focused ideas inform how she looks at relationship patterns and feelings of abandonment or emptiness.

Sarah trained in counselling psychology and holds a Master of Science in Counselling Psychology, along with other postgraduate qualifications in therapy approaches such as CBT, REBT and ACT. She has around 10 years of clinical experience working in NHS and workplace settings alongside psychologists, counsellors and psychiatrists. That background informs a grounded, practical style in sessions.

Typical sessions focus on identifying repetitive thoughts and behaviours that cause distress. Sarah helps people learn new ways to respond to strong emotions and difficult memories. She also supports work on self-esteem, body image, and issues connected to addiction and separation.

People who meet her can expect clear goals, simple tools to practise between sessions, and a steady focus on what matters most to them. To start, prospective clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and arrange appointments according to the published process.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice difficult thoughts and feelings and to take steps that match their values. It can help with anxiety, low mood and a sense of emptiness. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns formed in relationships and how these affect current bonds and behaviours; it can be useful for people worried about abandonment or connection. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns, which is often a direct way to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression.

Deciding which approach to use is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and agree a plan based on a person's goals and preferences. That collaborative process means methods can be adapted as progress is made.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm the available online session options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful because they fit more easily into busy days, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Online sessions also make it simpler to use worksheets and practice tools during the meeting, helping people build and test new skills between appointments.