Counsellor profile
Sabina Petrine, BACP
Counsellor - stress and LGBT issues
See online counselling options- Stress and anxiety
- LGBT and gender
- Trauma informed
About Sabina
Counsellor and BACP member Sabina Petrine has three years of professional experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, LGBT issues, depression, family concerns, trauma and abuse, and low self-esteem. Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients from the United Kingdom.
Sabina works in a straightforward way. She listens and reflects what people say so they can decide what matters most. She uses client-centred ideas to follow the person's pace, psychodynamic thinking to notice recurring patterns, and somatic and trauma-focused methods when bodily or past traumatic experiences are part of the problem.
In practical terms Sabina aims to make sessions predictable. She helps people name feelings, spot repeated reactions, and try small changes between meetings. When trauma or strong bodily reactions appear, she uses somatic and trauma-focused approaches to work with those experiences rather than only talking around them.
She also offers space to discuss sexuality, gender, kink and relationship choices without assumption. That includes questions about BDSM and non-monogamous arrangements, gender dysphoria, sexual assault and a range of women’s issues. Young adult concerns and workplace stress are part of her day-to-day caseload.
People who prefer exploring history and current life together will find psychodynamic elements in sessions. Those who want to focus on present coping and feeling changes will see the client-centred and somatic influences more clearly. Sabina uses what fits the person in front of her and reviews the work as it progresses.
Approaches used in online counselling and how they help
Client-centred therapy focuses on the person's own goals and priorities. The counsellor reflects what is said, helping the client decide what to work on. This approach is useful for building practical coping and clearer decision making.Psychodynamic therapy looks at recurring patterns and how past experiences affect current feelings and relationships. It helps when problems repeat or when people want to understand why they react a certain way.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Sabina will discuss options with each person and agree a plan based on needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process and the approach can be reviewed as the work continues.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm the available options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when time is limited. It can also mean sessions where being on camera is optional or where audio-only is simpler if bandwidth is low. Registered or accredited professionals, including counsellors and therapists, commonly offer these practical benefits to help therapy fit into everyday life.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, LGBT concerns, family issues, trauma and self-esteem. Additional focus areas include sexuality, kink and non-monogamy.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a client-centred style to follow each person's priorities and psychodynamic ideas to notice recurring patterns. Somatic and trauma-focused approaches are used when bodily or traumatic experiences are present.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of professional counselling experience.
Which professional body is she a member of?
She is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Do sessions take place in other languages or countries?
Sessions are offered in English. She accepts international clients.
What session formats are used?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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