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Sandra Adams, BACP, NCPS

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

Works with AddictionsRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteem

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Sandra Adams uses a client-centred approach as the starting point for her work. She aims to create a calm space where people can talk about addiction, relationship problems, anxiety, depression and other painful issues. Sandra draws on 26 years of experience to meet people where they are and help them make practical changes.

She often focuses on immediate concerns such as stress, anger, low self-esteem and grief. Sexuality and intimacy topics including BDSM, kink and other alternative sex culture are within her remit, as are family and parenting struggles, money worries and career transitions.

Background and approach

Sandra also helps people facing trauma, domestic violence, codependency and issues around attachment and abandonment. Her practice mixes client-centred listening with cognitive behavioural techniques and solution-focused work. That means sessions can include exploring feelings, spotting unhelpful thought patterns and setting small, achievable goals.

The mix is tailored to each person rather than one fixed method. Sandra has worked with people affected by gambling harm and helped set up a Family and Friends group for those impacted by a loved one’s gambling. She also provides clinical supervision.

Her credentials include BACP and NCPS and she practises in the United Kingdom. Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted. Sandra supports people who want to gain clarity, rebuild relationships, manage cravings or navigate big life changes.

To begin, she asks people to reflect on what they want to change and to take the next step when they are ready.

Therapeutic approaches and online sessions

Client-Centred Therapy is about creating a non-judgemental space where the person leads the conversation and the counsellor listens closely. It helps when someone needs empathy and time to make sense of difficult feelings.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, focuses on how thoughts, feelings and behaviours connect. It is useful for anxiety, low mood and managing stress because it teaches practical ways to change unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns.

Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, achievable steps and on what people want to do differently. It is often used when someone wants quick, goal-oriented work to move past a particular problem.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Sandra will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences and then agree together which methods to try. That collaborative process means the plan can change as progress is made.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people see and speak with their counsellor in real time, phone sessions are useful when video is difficult, and live chat or text messaging can fit short check-ins or work around busy days. These options make it easier to keep continuity of care and to fit sessions around work, travel or family commitments.
What kinds of problems does Sandra help with?
Sandra works with a wide range of concerns including addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, anxiety, depression, stress, grief and trauma. She also addresses topics such as body image, money worries, parenting strain and sexual concerns including BDSM and kink.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses a client-centred style alongside cognitive behavioural therapy and solution-focused techniques. This means sessions combine empathic listening, exploring patterns of thinking and setting small practical goals.
How much experience does she have?
Sandra has 26 years of experience working as a counsellor and has supported people with a broad range of issues over that time.
Where is she based and what are her credentials?
She practises in the United Kingdom and holds BACP and NCPS credentials as listed.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
How are sessions delivered online?
Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
What does therapy cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a session according to therapist availability.

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Experience
26 years
Registered with
BACP, NCPS
Languages
English

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