Sarah Beardsley , BACP

Sarah Beardsley is a counsellor who helps people manage stress and anxiety, cope with grief, and address self-esteem and identity concerns. She works with clients around LGBT issues, trauma and abuse, eating and body image concerns, and difficulties linked to ADHD and autism. Her approach aims to make the first steps less overwhelming and more manageable.

Sarah uses a client-centred style that focuses on each person's experience. Sessions are shaped around what matters to the individual rather than a fixed formula. She listens without judgement and aims to create a space where people can say what is hard and try out new ways of coping.

She has five years of professional experience in the United Kingdom and holds BACP accreditation. That background includes supporting people through parenting worries, relationship strain, career stress, and the emotional impact of chronic illness or caregiving responsibilities. Practical, everyday problems are part of the work alongside deeper emotional issues.

In sessions Sarah will help you name what is happening and decide on small, realistic steps forward. Conversations may cover patterns such as abandonment or attachment concerns, communication problems, or feelings of emptiness and guilt. The focus is on what you want to change and what feels possible for you now.

Her style is respectful and sensitive. She aims to tailor each session to the person in front of her and to empower clients to find clearer direction. People who want a calm, steady presence and practical help with coping often find this approach useful.

How client-centred work adapts to online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on understanding your experience and responding with empathy and respect. In practice this means the counsellor listens carefully, reflects what you say, and helps you clarify what matters most. This approach can help with anxiety, grief, self-esteem, relationship worries, and identity questions by letting you explore feelings at your own pace.

Working online allows the therapist and client to review what is working together. The counsellor will discuss goals, what methods feel helpful, and adjust the way sessions run based on your needs and preferences. Deciding on the right approach is a collaborative process rather than a one-size-fits-all decision.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video suits in-depth conversations and visual connection. Phone is useful when a simpler check-in or lower bandwidth is needed. Live chat and text messaging can fit brief check-ins, reflective writing, or moments when typing feels easier than speaking. These options make therapy more flexible for people balancing work, caring responsibilities, or travel.