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Sarah Ankamah, BACP

Credentials: BACP
Experience: 9 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGrief Self esteem Depression

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Sarah Ankamah is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with nine years of professional experience. She offers calm, straightforward support for people facing common but painful problems. Sarah aims to make the first step feel doable rather than daunting.

She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety and low mood. She also supports those struggling with grief, addictions, relationship strain, and low self-esteem. Sessions are practical and rooted in everyday language rather than clinical jargon.

Background and approach

Sarah uses a person-centred approach that keeps the client's perspective central. She pairs this with cognitive behavioural techniques to help rewrite unhelpful thinking and build new coping skills. Together these approaches aim to make change tangible and manageable.

In the therapy room Sarah focuses on listening first and asking useful questions next. She encourages clients to notice patterns, try small experiments between sessions, and build routines that reduce overwhelm. The work is collaborative and paced to each person’s comfort.

People come to Sarah for help with life transitions, parenting stresses, intimacy concerns, compassion fatigue, and longstanding issues such as attachment problems or dissociation. She also offers support around multicultural and immigration-related challenges. Sessions are offered in English and can be arranged to suit different schedules.

How Sarah’s approaches work online

Client-Centred Therapy places the person’s experience at the heart of the session. It focuses on listening, reflecting and helping the client find their own solutions, which suits people who need a steady, empathetic space to talk. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviours and uses small practical exercises to reduce worry and lift mood; it can be useful for anxiety, low mood and unhelpful habits.

Choosing the right method is a collaborative process. Sarah will discuss goals, preferences and day-to-day realities with each person and adapt the balance of person-centred listening and CBT skills over time. The aim is to find what feels most useful rather than following a fixed plan.

Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when meeting in person is difficult. Phone sessions work well when a quieter, lower-bandwidth option is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging let people check in between longer sessions or use shorter, focused conversations when that fits a busy day. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and other commitments while keeping the focus on steady progress.

What concerns does she help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, low self-esteem, addictions and coping with life changes.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is warm and person-centred, with clear use of cognitive behavioural techniques to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviours.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has nine years of professional work experience in the United Kingdom.

What professional credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are used in sessions and can international clients join?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be arranged as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How are sessions priced?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by clicking the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Most often

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Grief

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Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 9 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English

Contacting Sarah

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Sarah Ankamah, BACP

Background and approach

How Sarah’s approaches work online

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Others working with stress, anxiety