Sarah Boston, BACP

Sarah Boston is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. Sarah works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, trauma and abuse, and issues related to LGBT identity. They also support people coping with cancer, hospice and end-of-life concerns, and questions about sexuality.

Sarah aims to create a respectful and compassionate space. Conversations are adapted to each person's needs rather than following a fixed script. Sessions focus on what matters to the individual and on small, practical steps that can make a difference day to day.

Sarah practises client-centred therapy, which means conversations are guided by the person's priorities. The counsellor listens closely and helps people find their own solutions. This approach is often helpful for emotional pain after loss, for feeling overwhelmed, or for exploring identity-related concerns.

Sarah takes time to understand each person before suggesting ways forward. Plans are shaped around the person's goals and pace. The emphasis is on honesty, patience and steady progress rather than quick fixes.

People who value a calm, non-judgemental listener may find this style useful. Sarah encourages questions and will work with each person to make sessions feel relevant and manageable. Taking the first step can feel hard, and Sarah acknowledges that courage while offering steady support.

How client-centred therapy translates to online sessions

Client-centred therapy focuses on listening, empathy and following the person's lead. In practice this means the counsellor reflects what the person says, asks questions to clarify needs, and helps them identify goals and next steps. This style can help with anxiety, depression, grief and identity-related concerns by creating space for people to make sense of their experience.

Sarah also adapts conversations to the practical challenges people bring, such as coping with illness or end-of-life matters. The emphasis remains on treating each person with respect and tailoring sessions to what they want to work on. Finding the right approach is part of the work together and Sarah will collaborate with each person to decide what feels most helpful based on their needs, goals and preferences.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls are useful for a fuller conversational experience, phone sessions suit people who prefer not to be on camera or have limited bandwidth, live chat and messaging can be used for shorter check-ins or when writing feels easier. These formats make it simpler to fit sessions around work, care responsibilities and travel, while keeping the focus on consistent, person-led support.