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Sarah Alexander, BACP

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

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

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Sarah Alexander is a counsellor with 13 years of experience working in the United Kingdom. She helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strains and the effects of trauma and abuse. Her aim is to make the first step into therapy feel less daunting and more manageable.

Sarah creates a calm space where people can talk about difficult feelings without being judged. She encourages practical conversation and clear next steps rather than jargon.

Background and approach

Sessions focus on what matters most to the person sitting in front of her. Over her career she has supported people facing separation, blended family challenges and the ripple effects of infidelity or domestic violence. She also helps those dealing with addiction, feelings of guilt or shame, isolation and financial or life-purpose worries.

Seasonal Affective Disorder and process addictions are among the other issues she has addressed. Sarah draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to tailor support to each person’s needs. She works collaboratively to set goals and tries different ways of working until a good fit is found.

Progress is discussed in simple terms and adjusted as life changes. People who choose Sarah typically want clear, down-to-earth guidance and someone who will listen closely. She accepts clients from the UK and internationally and offers several online session formats to suit different schedules.

How evidence-based methods work online

Evidence-based therapeutic techniques are practical ways of working that focus on clear goals and measurable progress. One common approach Sarah uses is short-term problem-solving and coping strategies that help reduce anxiety and manage stress in daily life. These techniques teach skills you can try between sessions to see real change. Another helpful approach is trauma-informed listening paired with paced processing. This involves naming and making sense of difficult experiences at a pace that feels tolerable, and it can help reduce the impact of past harm on current relationships and mood. Finding the right approach is a joint process. Sarah will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences and then try methods that fit those aims. If something doesn’t feel helpful, adjustments are made and other techniques are explored together. Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls are useful for full conversations that feel close to in-person meetings. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or when people prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging suit brief check-ins, emotional support between sessions, or when fitting therapy into a busy day.
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family conflicts, and the impact of trauma and abuse.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is practical and down-to-earth, using evidence-based techniques and collaborative problem solving during sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 13 years of professional experience working with people in the United Kingdom.
What professional credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and she also accepts international clients.
How are therapy sessions delivered?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on the client’s preference.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

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Experience
13 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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