Counsellor profile
Sarah Anderson, NCPS
Counsellor - stress and anxiety
See online counselling options- Client-Centred Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
- Solution-Focused steps
About Sarah
Sarah Anderson is a counsellor registered with NCPS and has four years of experience working in the United Kingdom. She helps people with stress, anxiety, LGBT concerns, self esteem, depression and motivation. She also supports those dealing with relationship and intimacy questions and issues around addiction and grief.
Her sessions focus on listening and understanding. She encourages people to talk about what feels difficult and what they hope to change. Conversations are plain and direct so someone can say what they mean without jargon.
Sarah draws on several approaches to meet different needs. She uses client-centred work to focus on the person's own goals. She brings in solution-focused techniques to help set practical steps and mindfulness to manage worry and low mood.
People sometimes come with complex histories such as trauma, attachment concerns, adoption or foster care matters, and eating or sleep problems. She also supports those coping with fertility issues, gender dysphoria, HIV and long-term caregiving stress. Sessions attend to current struggles and the patterns that keep them repeating.
Her style is collaborative. She helps people decide what to try and reviews progress together. Sessions can cover immediate coping, longer term reflection or a mix of both depending on what the person needs.
Sarah works in English and does not accept international clients. Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
Approaches used in online counselling
Sarah often blends client-centred work and mindfulness in online sessions. Client-centred therapy focuses on the person's own goals and views, helping them talk through what matters and decide on next steps. Mindfulness therapy gives practical breathing and attention exercises to reduce anxiety and manage low mood.She also uses solution-focused techniques to identify small, specific changes that make a difference quickly. Those techniques suit problems where clear, short-term steps can be planned, such as coping strategies or behavioural adjustments.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss different ways of working with the person and agree what to try based on needs, goals and preferences. That choice can change over time as progress is reviewed together.
The site biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking so you know whether phone or video is offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into daily life, for example by avoiding travel, using a shorter check-in when needed, or choosing a quieter moment during the day.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, low self esteem, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions and grief, among other concerns.
What style of therapy does she use?
Her work uses client-centred, mindfulness and solution-focused approaches, with occasional psychodynamic and motivational techniques when helpful.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of professional experience working as a counsellor in the United Kingdom.
Which professional body is she registered with?
She is registered with NCPS as stated in her profile.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and paid for?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to start?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
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.