Sarah Anderson , NCPS

Sarah Anderson is a counsellor registered with NCPS who brings four years of UK practice to her work. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and confidence, and issues linked to LGBT identity. Her style is calm and straightforward and she aims to make the first step feel less daunting.

Sarah offers a warm, non-judgemental space where clients can talk through difficult feelings. She listens closely and helps people find clearer ways to understand what is getting in the way of day-to-day life. Conversations are practical and grounded in the concerns people bring that day.

Her approach draws on client-centred methods that prioritise the person's own goals. Mindfulness exercises are used to help with overthinking and racing thoughts, and motivational interviewing supports people working on change. Sarah also uses psychodynamic ideas to notice patterns from the past that affect present choices.

She commonly works with people facing relationship struggles, trauma and loss, issues with sleep and eating, and challenges around addiction and recovery. Additional areas include adoption and foster care, attachment and autism-related matters, fertility and parenting stress, and concerns about gender identity and body image.

Sessions are offered in English and run by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging. Therapy is arranged by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling through the Start Therapy process. Costs vary with location and the subscription model used can be cancelled at any time.

Approaches suited to online therapy and everyday problems

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the client's concerns and personal goals, giving space for the person to lead the conversation and decide what matters most. It helps when someone needs to be heard and to build confidence in their choices.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce rumination and ease anxious thinking. It can be useful for sleep problems, stress and unhelpful thought patterns.

Motivational Interviewing helps people find internal motivation for change by exploring ambivalence in a respectful way. It is especially helpful for commitment issues, addictive behaviours and preparing for practical steps towards recovery.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences and then tailor methods together. This is a collaborative process that may include a mix of listening, practical exercises and short homework between sessions.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video allows face-to-face conversation, phone can be easier when bandwidth is low, chat or messaging suits quick check-ins and brief support. These options offer flexibility so therapy can fit around work, childcare and everyday life.