Sarah Cattermole, BACP

Sarah Cattermole works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and self-esteem concerns. She also supports people facing relationship strain, career uncertainty, family issues, trauma and abuse, life changes and coaching needs. Her approach is calm and approachable, aimed at helping people feel heard and find practical ways forward.

She uses a blend of client-centred ways of working and cognitive behavioural techniques. Sessions focus on building a trusting relationship, talking through what matters most and trying small changes that fit everyday life. Practical thinking tools sit alongside careful listening so people can test new habits between sessions.

Sarah trained in psychology and health psychology, holding a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Science in Health Psychology. She also completed counselling qualifications at CPCAB levels 4 and 5 and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.

Her style is warm and straightforward. People can expect gentle challenge alongside practical strategies for managing mood, stress and unhelpful thinking. She personalises plans to each person's situation and goals rather than using a one-size-fits-all model.

Sarah offers sessions in English for people in the United Kingdom and internationally. She works online using video, phone, live chat or text-based messaging so people can choose the format that fits their life.

How client-centred and CBT approaches work online

Client-centred therapy focuses on listening, empathy and helping people find their own solutions. It is useful when someone needs space to talk, feel heard and build confidence in their own choices.

Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and teaches practical techniques to change unhelpful patterns. It often helps with anxiety, low mood and managing stressful situations by testing new ways of thinking and acting.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences and what feels helpful, then adapt the mix of client-centred listening and CBT tools. This is done collaboratively so plans can change as progress is made.

Online sessions offer flexibility and easier access to regular appointments. Video calls let people use face-to-face conversation from different locations, phone sessions are useful when bandwidth or visual focus is an issue, and live chat or text-based messaging can fit brief check-ins or weekly reflections. These options can make it simpler to schedule therapy around work, family life and other commitments.