Sarah Lodge, BACP

Sarah Lodge helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, trauma and abuse, eating problems, depression, ADHD and major life changes. She introduces a calm, straightforward style so conversations stay focused and practical. Sarah uses everyday language and aims to make the first steps feel manageable for a worried parent reading on a phone.

Sarah has a BACP credential, and she brings ten years of experience in counselling and therapeutic work across the United Kingdom. She sees each person as the expert in their own life and highlights clients' strengths as a foundation for change. Her approach is collaborative and respectful, with attention to what feels realistic for each person.

In sessions she helps clients break problems into small, workable steps. That might mean building coping plans for anxiety, looking at patterns in relationships, or making practical changes around eating and addictive behaviours. She also supports people through grief and trauma by pacing the work to suit individual needs.

Sarah aims to make therapy straightforward and clear. She listens carefully, reflects what she hears, and helps people try new ways of handling tough moments. The focus is on practical tools and steady progress rather than jargon.

To begin she asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedules sessions based on mutual availability. Sessions are offered in English and can happen online by video, phone, live chat or text messaging.

How evidence-based approaches work online

Sarah uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One approach helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and try new ways of thinking and behaving to reduce anxiety and low mood; it tends to involve setting clear goals and practising skills between sessions. Another common technique emphasises gradual exposure and coping plans for addictions, trauma-related triggers or intense anxiety, using paced steps to build confidence and reduce avoidance.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, symptoms and daily life, then recommend techniques that fit those needs. That choice is collaborative and may change as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexibility and easier access. Video calls let people use visual cues similar to face-to-face sessions. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging suit people who prefer written exchanges or who want more frequent, brief contact. These options make it easier to fit therapy around school, work and family commitments, while keeping the focus on steady, practical progress.