Sarah Hopkins, BACP

Sarah Hopkins is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with a BACP accreditation and four years of experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety and depression. Sarah also supports those facing grief, low self-esteem and life changes. Her tone is practical and encouraging for someone taking a first step into therapy.

Sarah aims to build an open, non-judgemental space where people can talk honestly about what they are feeling. Sessions focus on what matters now while also looking at patterns that may be getting in the way. She uses clear language and avoids clinical jargon so conversations stay straightforward and useful.

Her work combines psychodynamic ideas with solution-focused methods. That means she listens for deeper patterns from the past while also identifying small, achievable steps to change current problems. This mix can help people understand underlying causes and make practical shifts in day-to-day life.

Sarah has experience helping with relationship strains, family problems, anger and sleep difficulties, as well as workplace stress and career questions. She also supports people dealing with chronic illness, caregiver stress and feelings of isolation. Sessions are tailored to each person’s needs and priorities.

Therapy can start with a brief discussion about what feels most urgent and what a person hopes to change. Sarah works collaboratively to set realistic goals and reviews progress along the way. The aim is to leave people feeling clearer and better able to manage daily challenges.

Therapeutic approaches for online counselling

Sarah draws on psychodynamic therapy and solution-focused therapy to guide online work. Psychodynamic therapy involves looking at patterns that have developed over time and how past experiences influence current feelings and relationships. It can help when someone wants to understand recurring emotional difficulties or long-standing worries.

Solution-focused therapy concentrates on identifying small, practical steps that lead to change. Sessions often highlight what is already working and build short-term goals to improve daily life. This approach is useful for tackling stress, sleep issues, panic and practical coping strategies.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Sarah will work together with each person to decide whether to spend more time exploring underlying patterns, focus on immediate solutions, or combine both. That collaborative discussion helps shape goals and the pace of work.

Online sessions use video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation from anywhere with an internet connection. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging suit brief check-ins, shorter exchanges or times when writing feels more comfortable. These options aim to make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into daily life.