Sorcha Coulston, BACP

Sorcha Coulston helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief or low self-esteem. She works with those facing mood disorders such as bipolar disorder and supports people dealing with addiction, sleep problems, eating concerns and panic. Sorcha writes plainly and aims to make the first step feel manageable and less frightening.

Sorcha sees each person as the expert on their own life. She focuses on drawing out existing strengths and practical steps. Sessions tend to centre on clear goals, small experiments and building everyday coping skills that fit into a busy life.

Her way of working draws on several tested approaches. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people spot and change unhelpful thinking patterns. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people notice difficult feelings and commit to valued actions.

Sorcha also brings elements of Attachment-Based Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to address how relationships and emotional patterns affect wellbeing. Client-Centred Therapy informs a supportive, non-judgemental space where the person’s priorities lead the work.

She has three years of professional experience and holds BACP accreditation, which is the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. Sessions are offered in English and Sorcha accepts international clients. If someone prefers different formats, she offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging.

The first step is to use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability. Sorcha aims to make beginning therapy straightforward and collaborative.

Therapeutic approaches and online options

Sorcha often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people identify unhelpful thought patterns and try alternative behaviours. CBT is practical and goal-focused, and can be useful for anxiety, low mood and panic.

She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while choosing actions that match their values. ACT can support coping with chronic stress, grief and ongoing mood challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sorcha will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, adjusting the focus as progress is made.

Online therapy here is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or messaging suit shorter check-ins or people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and other commitments, and provide flexible ways to keep momentum between sessions.