Sarah Lacey, BACP

Sarah Lacey practises using a collaborative, practical approach that helps people manage stress, anxiety and low mood. She draws on cognitive and acceptance-based ideas alongside a client-centred way of working. Sarah has 22 years of experience and welcomes adults wanting short-term support and coaching.

She focuses on clear, doable strategies you can use between sessions. That includes techniques to ease worry, lift self-esteem and manage grief or work-related strain. Sessions are aimed at helping people notice what matters to them and take steps that fit their life.

Sarah works in the United Kingdom and holds BACP accreditation, which she uses to guide ethical practice. She asks people to book through the site and to complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling. Session length and timing are discussed when you arrange the first appointments.

Her style is straightforward and respectful. She encourages people to bring their own goals and pace the work to what feels manageable. If someone arrives late, Sarah may wait up to 10 minutes then suggest rearranging so the session is useful for both of you.

Therapy is offered in a focused, short-term format for many concerns including compassion fatigue, relationship strain and adjustment difficulties. The emphasis is on practical steps, building on strengths and making changes that work in everyday life.

How ACT and CBT work in online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps towards those values while learning to live with difficult thoughts and feelings. It is often useful for anxiety, stress and low mood because it focuses on meaningful action rather than trying to control every worry.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. This can include simple exercises to reduce worry, lift mood and improve self-esteem over a matter of weeks.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist will work collaboratively to identify which methods suit a person's goals and preferences. That exploration happens together, and plans are adjusted as progress and needs become clearer.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life. People often find it simpler to attend from a convenient location, or to fit a shorter check-in around work or family commitments. Session formats are not specified here, so please confirm current options before booking to ensure they match your practical needs and schedule.