Counsellor profile
Sarah Thompson, BACP
Counsellor - stress and relationship issues
See online counselling options- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship work
- Mindfulness and CBT
About Sarah
Counsellor Sarah Thompson is a BACP member with 17 years of experience. She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief and depression, among other concerns. Sarah provides counselling from a UK practice and speaks English.
Sarah uses straightforward, practical talking therapy. She listens and helps people name what is most troubling them. Sessions focus on what is happening now and on steps a person can take between meetings.
She draws on Client-Centred Therapy to make space for the client's perspective. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is used for clear problem-solving and for changing unhelpful thought patterns. Sarah also uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy and elements of Mindfulness to help with relationships and intense feelings.
People contact her about addictions, parenting strain, anger, career stress or coping with life changes. She also supports those dealing with trauma, attachment concerns, ADHD and chronic illness. The work can include short-term practical goals or longer conversations about recurring patterns.
Sessions are practical and conversational. Sarah will discuss goals, agree a way of working, and adapt sessions as the work progresses. She asks people to try small experiments or exercises between sessions when these are helpful.
Her style is plain and direct. She aims to be reliable and steady in sessions so people can think through difficult decisions and everyday pressures. For next steps, follow the booking instructions on the profile to see online counselling options.
Therapeutic approaches and how online counselling can help
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person's own perspective. The therapist listens without directing and helps the client put words to their experience. This approach suits issues where people need to be heard and to clarify their feelings.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It uses practical exercises and step-by-step techniques to tackle anxiety, low mood and unhelpful thinking patterns. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people identify and change patterns in close relationships and in how they handle strong emotions.
Finding the best approach is part of the work. Sarah will discuss goals and preferences and suggest methods that fit the person's needs. That choice is made together and can change as therapy progresses.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the ways sessions are offered before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins by phone or video when helpful. It also allows people to continue sessions after a move or while abroad. Registered or accredited professionals, including many counsellors, use online work to keep therapy practical and accessible.
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What problems does she help with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, depression and related concerns such as addiction, parenting strain and career stress.
What style of therapy does she use?
She uses a mix of client-centred listening, cognitive behavioural techniques, emotionally-focused work and mindfulness in sessions.
How long has she been practising?
She has 17 years of professional experience working with people in counselling settings.
Which professional body is she a member of?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
She accepts international clients. Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats does she offer?
The original biography does not specify formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I book 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.
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