Sallie Edwards , BACP

Sallie Edwards is a counsellor who focuses on supporting people through common and complex life challenges. She works with individuals facing anxiety, stress, depression, parenting strains, relationship difficulties and grief. Sallie offers a calm, down-to-earth approach so people can speak openly and be heard without judgement.

Sallie has four years of professional experience. She combines ideas from client-centred therapy, psychodynamic therapy and cognitive behavioural therapy to suit each person. Sessions aim to help clients notice patterns, understand feelings and try practical steps that reduce distress.

Her personal experience as a parent to an autistic daughter gives Sallie insight into issues such as late diagnosis, masking, school attendance and friendship difficulties. She also has lived experience of supporting someone with Tourette Syndrome and functional neurological disorder, and uses that perspective when discussing parenting and health-related stresses.

In sessions Sallie focuses on building a good working relationship first. She listens, reflects and asks questions that gently challenge unhelpful thoughts. The goal is to help people understand how past events and current situations shape their responses and choices.

Practical work can include spotting triggers for panic or anxiety, learning calming techniques, and trying small behavioural changes. Sallie aims to move at each person's pace so they feel able to explore difficult topics and find clear, manageable ways forward.

How Sallie works online and which approaches she uses

Sallie uses client-centred therapy to create a listening space where the person feels heard and respected. This approach focuses on understanding the client's experience and letting the conversation guide the work, which helps when someone needs a non-judgemental place to talk.

Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thinking and behaviour. CBT provides clear steps and exercises to try between sessions, and can be helpful for anxiety, panic, low mood and practical coping skills.

Psychodynamic ideas are brought in to explore how past experiences influence current reactions. This can help uncover patterns that cause repeated difficulties in relationships or self-image.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. Sallie will work collaboratively to decide which methods suit a person's needs, goals and preferences. She adapts techniques over time so the work remains relevant and useful.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual contact matters. Phone sessions can fit into a short break or suit those who prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for quick check-ins, reflective writing exercises or when someone needs brief, timely support. These options make it easier to fit counselling around work, family and daily life.