Sarah Willcocks, BACP

Sarah Willcocks is a Person-Centred counsellor with 14 years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, bipolar difficulties, trauma and abuse, and problems with addictions and self-esteem. She also supports those dealing with relationship or intimacy concerns, eating and sleeping difficulties, anger, career changes, and ADHD. Sarah is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Sarah favours a warm, interactive style. Sessions aim to be compassionate and non-judgemental. She listens closely and lets the person guide the pace of the work. That approach helps when people are unsure what to say at first.

Her main way of working is Person-Centred therapy, which focuses on honesty, acceptance and an authentic relationship. She also uses Solution-Focused techniques to find practical, short-term steps forward. Motivational Interviewing is another tool she draws on to help people explore ambivalence and make changes.

Over her career Sarah has worked with a wide range of concerns, including childhood and adult trauma, bereavement, PTSD, and people with mood disorders and personality difficulties. She has particular experience with abandonment, attachment issues, adoption and foster care, and first responder issues.

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts clients from the United Kingdom and internationally. Her practice reflects the BACP Ethical Framework and the association's guidelines for online counselling. People looking for a supportive, respectful counsellor will find a collaborative style and practical focus in her sessions.

Person-Centred and Goal-Focused Online Support

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on creating an honest, accepting relationship where the person leads the pace of work; it helps when someone needs time to find their voice and process difficult feelings. Motivational Interviewing is a conversational approach that helps people weigh options and find their own reasons to change, which can be useful for addictions, ambivalence about treatment, or lifestyle shifts. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, practical steps and on what is working now, so people can build momentum through achievable goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the journey. The therapist will work together with the client to choose which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences. Sessions can blend elements from these approaches so the work is tailored and collaborative rather than fixed.

Online therapy offers flexibility that many people need. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging suit people who prefer written reflection or need brief, on-the-go support. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel while keeping the focus on practical progress and emotional understanding.