Counsellor profile
Sarah Gensmantel, BACP
Counsellor and psychotherapist - trauma and anxiety
See online counselling options- Attachment work
- Client-centred
- CBT elements
About Sarah
Sarah Gensmantel is a counsellor and psychotherapist, registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), with four years' experience working in the United Kingdom. She supports adults and young people with a wide range of emotional and psychological difficulties including trauma, anxiety, depression and addiction.
Sarah trained in person-centred and integrative approaches, and she blends talking therapy with optional practices such as breathwork, meditation and mindfulness when these feel helpful. These extra practices are offered only when agreed and are not a requirement of sessions.
She often works with people who have experienced childhood trauma and sexual violence, but she also supports those facing loss, low self-worth, relationship difficulties and life change. Practical coping tools are part of her work alongside reflective therapy.
Her background is in education, with a focus on pastoral care and safeguarding for both young people and adults. That experience underpins how she manages risk and supports people who feel overwhelmed or distressed.
In sessions she listens closely to what is said and to what may be harder to say. She aims to understand each person’s perspective and to move at a pace that feels right for them. Therapy can include talking, developing insight and practising day-to-day strategies to manage symptoms.
Sessions may be short or long term depending on what is needed. Before booking, people are asked to check the current session arrangements and formats to confirm what is offered.
How attachment, person-centred and CBT work in online counselling
Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships shape current feelings and patterns. It helps when difficulties involve trust, abandonment or repeating relationship problems. Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person's experience without judgement. It lets people talk through feelings and find their own answers while the counsellor reflects and supports. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) examines the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and offers practical exercises. CBT is useful for anxiety, low mood and unhelpful behaviours.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the first few sessions. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and day-to-day challenges and agree a plan together. This is a collaborative process and can change as therapy progresses.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as the profile does not list specific delivery methods. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions around work, childcare or travel. It can also allow shorter check-ins, or sessions without video if that suits a person better. Registered or accredited professionals can explain practical options when you book so you know how sessions will run.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports issues such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, depression and addictions. Additional areas include relationship and intimacy difficulties, parenting strain and career-related stress.
What is her therapy style?
She uses a person-centred, integrative approach. This means talking therapy at the core, with practical coping strategies and optional mindfulness or breathwork when agreed.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years' experience working in counselling and psychotherapy settings in the United Kingdom. Her earlier work was in education with pastoral care and safeguarding responsibilities.
Which professional body is she registered with?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, recorded as BACP in her details.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions are offered for people located in the United Kingdom.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. Check the listing for specific pricing for your area.
How do I begin a first session?
Follow the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session once the match is confirmed.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.