Sarah Lodge, BACP

Sarah Lodge works with people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, eating concerns, depression, trauma and abuse, family issues, coping with life changes and ADHD. She greets new clients with a calm, encouraging approach and recognises that reaching out for help is a brave step. Sarah is based in the United Kingdom and offers support in English. Sarah has around ten years of professional experience and holds BACP membership. She sees the person as the expert in their own life and looks for strengths to build on. In sessions she listens closely and helps people make sense of what’s happening right now. Her style is straightforward and supportive. Conversations focus on practical steps as well as understanding patterns that cause distress. Sarah aims to break problems down into manageable pieces so people can try things between sessions and notice what helps. She works at a pace chosen by the client and encourages honest, open dialogue. For many people this creates room to explore difficult feelings, practise new ways of coping and repair relationships with themselves and others. Before booking, clients are invited to consider which issues they most want to address. Sarah will work collaboratively to set goals and plan what to focus on in therapy.

Approaches that guide online work

Evidence-based therapeutic techniques are used to help people make practical changes and understand recurring patterns. One common method focuses on identifying thinking and behaviour patterns that keep problems going, then trying small experiments to shift those patterns and reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood. Another approach emphasises building on personal strengths and practical coping skills, helping people manage cravings, grief reactions or difficult emotions in day-to-day life.

Choosing the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist will work with each person to decide what feels most helpful. This is a collaborative process based on the person's goals, preferences and what they find works in practice.

If you are considering online therapy, check which session formats the therapist currently offers before booking. Confirming options helps plan how therapy will fit around work, childcare or travel. Online work can make it easier to attend regular appointments, reduce travel time and allow brief check-ins when life is busy, while the collaborative process ensures techniques are adjusted to suit how you prefer to meet and work.