Sarah Smith , BACP

Sarah Smith is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and life changes. She practises with a focus on women's issues alongside depression, mood disorders and feelings of isolation. Sarah uses a respectful, steady style so people can talk about what matters to them without pressure.

She holds registration with the British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy, BACP. Before qualifying she worked in social care supporting people with learning disabilities, community care and older adults, and has worked in mental health settings since 2018. That background shapes a practical, person-focused way of working.

Sarah describes her approach as trauma-informed and person-centred. That means she prioritises safety and personal choice and treats each person as the expert on their own life. Sessions aim to build a trusting connection so deeper issues can be talked through honestly.

In practice she will listen to your experience, reflect what she hears and help you try out different ways to manage difficult feelings. The pace is set by the client and the focus is on finding realistic, everyday steps that feel doable.

She has experience helping with grief and loss, burn out, guilt and shame, and questions around life purpose and self-love. Sarah aims to support people to notice their strengths and make changes that matter to them.

Approaches that guide online therapy

Sarah uses trauma-informed and person-centred ways of working. A trauma-informed approach pays attention to how past experiences shape current reactions and focuses on creating a respectful, gentle pace. It can help when people find strong emotions or memories hard to manage. A person-centred approach means the therapist listens closely, reflects what she hears and helps clients explore their own priorities and solutions; this works well for concerns like self-esteem, life purpose and decision-making.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Sarah will discuss options, invite feedback and adjust methods based on your goals and what feels most helpful. The process is collaborative so you shape the focus and pace of therapy.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls are good for face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit into a work break or a busy day. Live chat and text messaging let you check in between sessions or use written reflection if that suits your style. These options give flexibility and can make it easier to keep therapy going alongside daily life.