Sarah Guy , BACP, NCPS

Sarah Guy is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with 12 years of professional experience. She has logged over 4,500 client hours and helps people facing stress, anxiety, LGBTQ issues, trauma and abuse, grief and major life changes. Sarah describes her role as supporting and empowering people as they take steps toward a more fulfilling life.

She works in an integrative way, combining different evidence-based therapeutic techniques to suit each person. That means sessions are shaped around what the individual needs rather than a one-size-fits-all plan. Sarah aims to be warm, down to earth and practical in sessions.

Her background includes work in a relationship agency, hospice care and a cancer centre. She also runs a private practice and provides clinical supervision to other counsellors, offering oversight and support to their work.

Sessions can include gentle exploration of past hurts, coping strategies for daily stress, and practical steps to manage anxiety or grief. Sarah encourages clients to draw on their own strengths while she offers guidance and structure.

She sometimes has her cockapoo nearby during video sessions, which can feel informal and relaxed for some people. Sarah will tailor the pace and focus of therapy to what each person needs and their short and long-term goals.

How therapeutic approaches work online

Sarah explains therapeutic approaches in simple terms so people know what to expect. One common approach she uses is person-centred work, which focuses on listening closely and helping people find their own solutions; this is useful for building trust and clarity when dealing with grief or life changes. Another element is practical coping skills training, which teaches short routines and techniques to manage anxiety, stress and day-to-day symptoms.

Choosing the right combination of methods is a collaborative process. The therapist will ask about goals, current difficulties and what feels helpful, then agree on a plan together. That plan can be adjusted as therapy progresses so it fits the person's needs and pace.

Online therapy gives flexible ways to meet. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and shared visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for a quick check-in. Live chat and text-based messaging suit brief updates, written reflection or people who do better with writing. These options make it simpler to fit sessions around work, caregiving or treatment appointments while keeping momentum in therapy.