Counsellor profile
Sarah Beacon, BACP
Counsellor - relationships and life changes
See online counselling options- Relationship support
- Grief and loss
- Neurodiversity aware
About Sarah
Counsellor and member of BACP with 5 years' experience, Sarah Beacon works with people in the United Kingdom on relationship issues, grief, parenting, self-esteem and coping with life changes.
Sarah describes herself as a pluralistic integrative counsellor. She draws on person-centred, cognitive-behavioural and psychodynamic methods and uses evidence-based techniques. Sessions focus on practical ways to understand feelings and habits, and on clearer communication and decision-making.
She has a BA (Hons) in Counselling and Therapeutic Practice and a Postgraduate Certificate in Autism. Before her current practice she spent many years in NHS support services, children’s services and housing, which shaped how she approaches day-to-day problems and systems that affect people.
Sarah also identifies as neurodiverse and says this influences her work with neurodivergent people, whether they have a diagnosis, are exploring one, or are simply wondering. She also notes experience supporting people from LGBTQ+ communities and aims to be inclusive and affirming of different identities.
In sessions she aims to listen, reflect and try different approaches until something fits. Work can include looking at attachment and abandonment concerns, managing guilt or shame, coping with separation or divorce, and practical support around parenting and caregiver stress. She also addresses isolation, midlife questions, money worries, and issues around pregnancy and childbirth.
People who contact her can expect a collaborative process where tools and conversation are used together. To start she asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule an initial appointment.
Therapeutic approaches and remote working
Sarah draws on person-centred work, which focuses on listening, reflecting and supporting the client to find their own solutions. This approach can help with self-esteem, identity and everyday relationship decisions.She also uses cognitive-behavioural techniques that look at patterns of thought and behaviour and offer practical steps to change unhelpful habits. These methods can be useful for coping with anxiety, low mood and managing impulses.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options with the client and decide together which methods fit the person's goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process and may change over time as needs shift.
Confirm the current session options before booking. The practical benefits of remote counselling include fitting sessions around work or family life and reducing travel time. Remote sessions can also make it easier to have shorter check-ins or to choose a format that suits quieter surroundings or lower bandwidth. Registered or accredited professionals can explain which formats they offer when you make initial arrangements.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she help with?
She works with relationship problems, grief, parenting, self-esteem and coping with life changes, plus related concerns such as attachment, divorce and isolation.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a pluralistic integrative approach, drawing on person-centred, cognitive-behavioural and psychodynamic methods to find what helps each person.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of counselling practice and over 16 years' experience working in NHS support services, children’s services and housing.
Which professional body is she a member of and where does she practise?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions charged and paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and 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.