Sarah Semper , BACP

Sarah Semper is a counsellor with 14 years' experience who supports people facing stress, anxiety, low mood and relationship concerns. She helps with self-esteem, intimacy-related issues, parenting strain and life changes. Sarah also works with people affected by trauma, grief and identity questions including LGBT matters.

Her approach is down-to-earth and collaborative. Sessions usually combine open conversation with practical tools. She uses talking therapy alongside creative methods such as art and imagery when helpful. Cognitive exercises are offered where useful to manage thoughts and behaviour patterns.

Clients can expect a calm, steady style that focuses on building emotional clarity and stronger self-worth. Sarah aims to help people identify small actions that make daily life easier. She pays attention to how attachment and relationship patterns shape current problems.

Her background in arts psychotherapy means she can introduce non-verbal and expressive techniques alongside more familiar talking approaches. Mindfulness techniques and solution-focused strategies are also used to support coping and goal setting. Sarah adapts the mix of methods to each person’s needs.

She works from the United Kingdom and offers sessions in English. Practical matters such as session format and scheduling are agreed with each person. The emphasis is on realistic steps and steady progress rather than quick fixes.

Approaches to online therapy and what they do

Attachment-based work looks at how past relationship patterns shape current feelings and reactions. It helps when trust, closeness or repeated misunderstandings are causing distress. Client-centred therapy focuses on the person’s own priorities and pace. It uses empathic listening and reflective conversation to help people make sense of their experience and find their own answers.

Choosing an approach is a shared process. The therapist will discuss what seems most useful in early sessions and adjust methods as needs and goals become clearer. People often mix techniques, for example using mindfulness to manage anxiety alongside attachment ideas to improve relationships.

Online formats offer practical flexibility. Video calls are close to face-to-face work and allow visual connection. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to use a camera. Live chat and text-based messaging suit check-ins, shorter reflections or when a written record of thoughts is helpful. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, manage appointments across time zones and continue work while away from the therapist’s local area.