Sarah Thompson, BACP

Sarah Thompson helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strains, and career or life change pressures. She also supports those dealing with trauma, low self-esteem, anger, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and a range of complex concerns such as attachment difficulties, codependency, chronic illness, and substance problems. Sarah is identified as BACP which shows her professional affiliation in the United Kingdom.

She keeps sessions straightforward and focused. People can expect a calm, respectful space where they can talk about what matters most without being judged. Sarah pays attention to practical goals alongside emotional understanding so conversations lead to clear next steps.

Her approach combines client-centred listening with structured methods like cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness practice. She also draws on emotionally-focused work and relationship tools from the Gottman Method when relevant. This mix lets Sarah tailor sessions to the person in front of her rather than follow a single formula.

Over 17 years of practice have given her experience with a wide range of responses to stress and loss. She regularly helps people rebuild confidence, manage strong emotions, and find ways to cope with ongoing life pressures. Her background includes supporting those facing long-term illness and caregiver strain.

Sessions are available in English and she accepts clients in the United Kingdom and internationally. People who choose to work with Sarah begin by completing a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions that fit their routine.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Sarah uses client-centred therapy to prioritise the person’s own concerns and pace, offering a listening space where people lead the topics and the counsellor reflects what matters most. This approach helps when someone needs empathy and acceptance while they sort out confusing feelings.

She also uses cognitive behavioural therapy or CBT to identify unhelpful thinking and test out different behaviours. CBT is useful for managing anxiety, low mood and problem patterns that keep coming back. Mindfulness therapy is another strand she offers, teaching simple attention and breathing practices to reduce stress and improve focus.

Choosing the best approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences and what has or hasn’t helped before, then agree a plan together. That collaborative process makes it easier to adjust methods if something isn’t fitting.

Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging so people can fit therapy around work, family or travel. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and text or chat can suit short check-ins or people who prefer writing. These options make it simpler to keep regular contact and follow through on practical steps between sessions.