Sacha Whittaker, BACP

Sacha Whittaker helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and major life changes. She introduces a calm, practical approach that aims to make talking about hard things easier. Sacha speaks plainly and focuses on what can help in day-to-day life.

Sacha is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She draws on an 18 year clinical background and adapts her way of working to each person. Sessions are collaborative and paced to suit the individual rather than following a fixed script.

Her work often centres on attachment and abandonment concerns, coping with caregiver stress, and the emotional impact of chronic illness and pain. She also supports people dealing with family problems, separation and communication difficulties. Grief, guilt, shame and questions about life purpose are common themes in her practice.

Sacha uses a client-centred style that looks for each person’s strengths and resources. She aims to build a respectful, non-judgemental space where people can explore feelings and try different ways of coping. Practical tools and clearer understanding of patterns are offered alongside emotional support.

People who choose Sacha can expect to set goals together and review progress as they go. She frames therapy as a partnership that honours the client’s knowledge of their own life while offering professional companionship through change.

Client-centred care for online sessions

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person rather than the problem. The therapist listens closely, reflects back what she hears, and helps people name their feelings. This approach is useful for anxiety, grief, relationship struggles, and when someone needs a steady, understanding presence.

Sacha adapts her client-centred style to online formats so conversations still feel collaborative. She will work with each person to find which ways of working suit them best, discussing goals and checking progress together. Finding the right approach is part of the work and will be decided jointly based on the client’s needs and preferences.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video calls let people use visual cues and more natural conversation. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is low or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging suit those who prefer writing or need more frequent, brief contact between sessions. These options help fit therapy around work, family life and health needs.