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Sally Pettigrew, BACP

Credentials
BACP
Experience
11 years
Practising in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Sessions
Online only
Client ages
Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issues

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Sally Pettigrew is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with 11 years of professional experience. She holds BACP accreditation and draws on a decade of work helping people sort relationship and family difficulties. She also supports people dealing with stress, anxiety and the effects of trauma and abuse.

She trained at masters level in relationship therapy and has spent many years as a Relate practitioner working with couples. That background helps when conversations touch on communication problems, infidelity, separation or blended family adjustments.

Background and approach

Parenting concerns and challenges around pregnancy and childbirth are also part of her practice. Sally uses straightforward, respectful language in sessions and adapts the pace to each person. She aims to build a collaborative plan that fits what someone actually needs, rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.

Her style is warm and down-to-earth, and she keeps a sense of humour in the work. Clients come to her for help with panic and panic attacks, midlife questions, feelings of guilt or shame, and exploring life purpose. She also works with people navigating non-monogamous relationships and issues around self-love and women’s health concerns.

Sally does not work evenings or weekends. To begin, a brief matching questionnaire is completed and sessions are booked according to her availability.

Therapeutic approaches and online sessions

Sally’s background in relationship therapy and her years as a Relate practitioner mean she brings practical tools for communication and conflict. She focuses on improving how people talk about difficult topics, rebuild trust after infidelity, and navigate separation or blended family change.

She also works with anxiety and panic using hands-on strategies that break problems into manageable steps. These techniques help people learn immediate coping actions for panic attacks and longer-term ways to reduce general anxiety levels.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Sally will talk through options with each person and agree a plan that matches their goals and comfort. That process can change over time as needs evolve, and she revisits the plan with clients to make sure it still fits.

Online sessions give practical flexibility. Video calls are useful for a fuller conversation and non-verbal cues, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone needs a shorter check-in. Live chat and text-based messaging suit brief updates or ongoing support between sessions. These options make it simpler to fit counselling around work, childcare and travel commitments.
What kinds of problems does Sally help with?
Sally supports people with relationship and family conflicts, trauma and abuse, stress and anxiety. She also works with parenting issues and concerns like infidelity, communication problems and blended family challenges.
What is her approach in sessions?
She uses a practical, collaborative style and tailors conversation and plans to each person. The tone is respectful and often warm, with an emphasis on clear steps forward.
How much experience does she have?
She has 11 years of professional experience and around ten years as a Relate practitioner following a masters in relationship therapy.
Where is she based and what accreditation does she hold?
She practises in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered to international clients and appointments can be arranged across time zones where possible.
Which session formats does she offer?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and the clinician’s rates; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to her availability.

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Experience
11 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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