Counsellor profile
Sarah Nelson, BACP, NCPS
Counsellor - relationships and anxiety
See online counselling options- Person centred
- Solution focused
- Couples certificate
About Sarah
Counsellor Sarah Nelson is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). She has five years' experience and works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, LGBT issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, career questions, coping with life changes and ADHD.
Sarah uses a person-centred way of working. Sessions focus on listening and helping people find their own solutions. She also uses solution-focused ideas to identify small steps that can make a difference between meetings.
In sessions she aims to keep things straightforward. Conversations are guided by what matters most to the person sitting in front of her. Practical coping strategies and short-term goals are discussed when useful.
Sarah has completed a level 4 counselling diploma and other certificates in solution-focused work and remote counselling. She also holds a couples counselling certificate and training related to working with autistic clients. Her listed professional bodies are BACP and NCPS.
People often come to her when life feels overwhelming, when relationships are strained, or when they need help with loss or addiction. She explains what to expect in a first meeting and helps plan next steps.
If someone wants to begin, they are asked to use the online matching process and then book an initial session. Costs vary with location and sessions operate on a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
Client-centred and solution-focused approaches in online counselling
Client-centred work puts the person at the centre of sessions. The counsellor listens without directing the conversation and helps the client understand their feelings and choices. This approach can help with anxiety, low mood, relationship difficulties and life changes.Solution-focused work concentrates on small, practical steps. It looks at what is already working and builds short-term goals. This can suit people wanting fast, action-oriented changes for stress, coping and some relationship issues.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The counsellor will discuss the different ways of working and agree what fits the client's needs, goals and preferences. That choice can be reviewed as sessions continue.
The biography lists a certificate in remote counselling but does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals often use remote sessions to keep continuity of care and to make appointments more practical for everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, LGBT issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy matters, career decisions, coping with life changes and ADHD.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her core approach is person-centred listening, supported by solution-focused techniques to set short-term goals and practical steps.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years' experience in counselling work.
Which professional bodies is she listed with?
She is listed with the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) and the NCPS (National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society) and practises in the United Kingdom.
What languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary 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 a 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.