Sarah Thompson, BACP

Sarah Thompson is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with 17 years of experience. She helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and low self-esteem. She also supports those dealing with relationship and intimacy issues, addiction, parenting stress, career change and the emotional effects of trauma and abuse.

Her style is warm and straightforward. She aims to create an open space where people can speak honestly about their thoughts and feelings. Sessions focus on understanding what is most worrying now and taking practical steps that fit into everyday life.

Sarah uses a mix of approaches to match each person’s needs. She draws on client-centred work to keep the conversation focused on the person, cognitive behavioural tools to spot and shift unhelpful thinking, and mindfulness techniques to help calm the nervous system. She also uses emotionally-focused ideas and elements of the Gottman Method when relationship patterns are a concern.

Her work often includes looking at past attachment and abandonment issues, codependency and communication patterns, and the emotional impact of chronic illness, caregiving and loss. She also supports people coping with ADHD, dissociation and complex responses to domestic violence.

Sarah is registered with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted. To start, follow the site’s process to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first appointment.

How Sarah blends approaches for online work

Client-Centred Therapy places the person’s experience at the heart of the conversation. The therapist listens without judgement and follows the client’s priorities to build trust and clarity. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing practical changes in behaviour; it is often used for anxiety, depression and stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sarah will discuss goals, preferences and how each approach might help, and then agree a plan together. That makes the process collaborative and adaptable as needs change.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so check the site to confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Some people find video helpful for face-to-face conversation, while others prefer audio-only or text-based options for a different pace; registered or accredited professionals can help decide what suits each person’s schedule and comfort.