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Sarah Charney, NCPS

Credentials: NCPS
Experience: 10 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuse Self esteem Depression

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Sarah Charney is a psychotherapist with ten years of experience and registration with the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). She works in the United Kingdom and offers therapy in English. Sarah helps people who are feeling stressed, anxious, low in mood, or struggling with relationships and past trauma.

She uses practical, evidence-informed approaches such as cognitive behavioural techniques, acceptance and commitment methods, dialectical behaviour ideas, attachment-based work, and client-centred listening.

Background and approach

Sessions are focused on what matters to each person and on small changes that make daily life easier. Therapy can include learning new ways of thinking, practising mindfulness, and building skills for handling strong emotions. Sarah spent time working in a clinical NHS setting alongside psychologists, counsellors and psychiatrists.

That experience, and her background in counselling psychology and occupational psychology, mean she has worked in both NHS and workplace contexts as well as independent practice. She draws on that varied experience when helping people untangle problems rooted in earlier relationships or life events.

Common topics she addresses include abandonment and attachment difficulties, self-esteem and body image concerns, eating and substance issues, communication and commitment worries, dissociation, and caregiver stress. Therapy can also help with patterns such as codependency, control issues, avoidant or dependent personalities, and feelings of emptiness. Sessions aim to combine attentive listening with practical tools.

People who choose to work with Sarah can expect a steady, collaborative process that focuses on achievable steps toward feeling steadier and more in control.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online counselling

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) centres on helping people clarify their values and take small, meaningful actions even when difficult feelings are present. It can help with anxiety, low mood and feeling stuck. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how earlier relationships affect present patterns and aims to build more supported ways of relating and feeling safe with others. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns, which can be useful for anxiety, depression and stress management. Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the person about their goals, preferences and what feels most helpful. Together they will decide which methods to try and adjust them as needs change, keeping the process collaborative and practical. Online therapy offers flexible ways to work. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when a fuller interaction is useful. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for quick check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging suit short updates, ongoing coaching-style support, or people who prefer not to use video. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into busy lives and to continue progress across different settings.

What concerns does Sarah help with?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem problems, plus related areas such as attachment, body image, eating and substance issues.

What is her therapeutic style?

Her work mixes cognitive behavioural ideas with acceptance and commitment practices, attachment-based perspectives, dialectical behaviour techniques, and a client-centred approach focused on listening and collaboration.

What background does she bring to sessions?

Sarah has ten years of experience and has worked in clinical NHS settings alongside multidisciplinary teams, as well as in workplace and personal contexts.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is registered with the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported and can international clients join?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription 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 a session based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Most often

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse

Also listed

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 10 years
Registered with: NCPS
Languages: English

Contacting Sarah

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Sarah Charney, NCPS

Background and approach

How therapeutic approaches translate to online counselling

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Others working with stress, anxiety