Counsellor profile
Sarah Ankamah, BACP
Counsellor - relationships and anxiety
See online counselling options- Client-Centred
- CBT techniques
- Grief and loss
About Sarah
Sarah Ankamah is a counsellor and a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She has nine years of professional experience working with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief and loss, self-esteem and motivation. Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients based in the United Kingdom.
She focuses on straightforward, conversational work. Sessions are client-centred, with elements of cognitive behavioural techniques when they suit a person's needs. Conversations look at thoughts, feelings and practical steps a person can try between sessions.
Sarah pays attention to how relationships and past experiences affect current patterns. She helps people talk through attachment concerns, codependency and intimacy-related issues. She also supports those facing chronic illness, postpartum depression or the emotional strain of immigration and multicultural challenges.
Practical problems such as parenting stress, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue and addictive behaviours are also addressed. She works with people who feel numb, dissociated or empty and those wanting to explore forgiveness and rebuilding trust in themselves.
Therapy focuses on collaboration. Sarah and the client set goals, try approaches that fit, and review progress together. Prospective clients are asked to confirm the precise session formats offered before booking.
Approaches used in online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding a person's experience without directing it. The counsellor reflects what is said and helps the person find their own perspective, which can help with relationship issues, grief and low self-esteem.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It includes practical exercises and small experiments to test unhelpful thoughts, which can be useful for anxiety, stress and low mood.
Finding the right way of working is part of the process. The counsellor will discuss options and try approaches that match the client's goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process where methods are reviewed and adapted as needed.
Confirm the exact session formats offered before booking. Many people find online sessions help them fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel time and make regular check-ins easier. Others choose online work because it allows a shorter on-camera check-in or a phone-style conversation when less bandwidth is available. Registered or accredited professionals can explain practical session options when arranging the first appointment.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, grief, self-esteem and motivation among other concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her work is primarily client-centred with practical cognitive behavioural (CBT) techniques used when helpful.
How much experience does she have?
She has nine years of professional experience in counselling.
Which professional body is she a member of?
She is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
In what languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people based outside the UK work with her?
She accepts international clients; anyone booking should check time zones and local arrangements.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Use 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.