Sandra Barrett, BACP

Sandra Barrett offers a warm, person-centred approach to therapy. She uses conversational, practical sessions to help people manage stress, anxiety and depression. Sandra aims to make emotional difficulties easier to talk about and to tackle one step at a time.

She works from a client-centred perspective, listening closely to what matters most to each person. That means plans are shaped around the individual's needs rather than a one-size-fits-all model. Sandra also draws on attachment-based ideas to understand patterns in relationships and past experiences that affect present feelings.

Her experience includes supporting people with relationship worries, grief, low self-esteem and issues with motivation. She also helps those dealing with addiction, eating concerns, anger and major life changes. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness and body image concerns.

Sandra is registered with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and has five years of professional experience in the UK. She offers therapy in English and is open to working with international clients through online formats.

In sessions she aims to be respectful and non-judgemental. Conversations tend to focus on practical steps, clearer thinking about relationships, and building motivation. The aim is to create manageable goals and steady progress over time.

Online approaches that focus on relationships and goals

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how earlier relationships shape current emotions and patterns. In a few simple conversations Sandra helps identify those patterns and how they affect stress, trust and intimacy. Client-Centred Therapy places the person at the heart of sessions, with the counsellor following the client's lead and reflecting what matters most. This is useful when someone needs acceptance, clearer thinking and emotional support. Motivational Interviewing concentrates on building a person’s own reasons to change and increasing commitment to small steps. It suits people struggling with motivation, addictions or making life changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sandra will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences and agree on a mix of ways to proceed. The process is collaborative and can shift as progress is made or priorities change.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for many people. Video calls let conversations feel close to in-person sessions while fitting around work and travel. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be useful for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging allow flexible, written support across the week and can be easier to fit into a busy day. These options help make regular therapy more accessible and easier to maintain.