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Sara Paolini, BACP

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

Works with Stress, AnxietySelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

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Sara Paolini offers calm, straightforward support for people feeling anxious, depressed, overwhelmed or stuck. She keeps sessions simple and focused so conversations are easy to follow. Parents and busy adults will find practical help for everyday stresses and big life changes.

Sara is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She has five years of practice and meets people remotely as well as face to face.

Background and approach

Her work often centres on anxiety, depression, dissociation, trauma and patterns of self-harm, and she also helps with relationship issues, grief and struggles around identity and body image. In sessions she listens first, then helps people notice the patterns that cause pain. She uses clear tools and short exercises to test new ways of coping between meetings.

Conversations cover practical steps and the feelings that sit behind them, so people leave with ideas they can try straight away. Sara pays attention to how early attachments and family problems shape current relationships. She also supports people dealing with chronic illness, caregiver stress, separation and the aftermath of domestic violence.

Work on attachment and abandonment themes often focuses on building steadier ways of relating to others. Therapy with her is collaborative - she and the client set goals together and adjust the approach as needed. Sessions aim to reduce distress and increase day-to-day functioning, using straightforward language and realistic steps.

Appointments can be arranged to fit different schedules and needs.

How therapeutic approaches shape online sessions

Sara often uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on understanding patterns and building coping skills. One common approach helps people map how past relationships influence present feelings and behaviour, which can be useful for attachment problems, abandonment concerns and relationship worries. Another approach emphasises short practical exercises and skill-building to reduce anxiety or manage mood swings, which suits people wanting concrete steps to try between sessions.

Finding the right way of working is part of the process. Sara collaborates with each person to choose approaches that match their goals and preferences. Together they review what helps and adapt methods over time so sessions stay relevant and effective.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues matter. Phone sessions can be useful if bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging suit brief updates, reflective notes or when someone prefers typed conversation. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to maintain continuity across different circumstances.
What concerns does she help with?
Sara works with stress, anxiety and low mood plus trauma and dissociation. She also supports people with relationship issues, grief, body image and career worries.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is listening-led and practical. Sessions focus on noticing patterns, trying short exercises and agreeing clear next steps.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of clinical experience working with adults in remote and face-to-face settings.
What credentials and location does she have?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international arrangements are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Therapy can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging.
How much does therapy cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions run through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
5 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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