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Sarah Dinenage , BACP

Credentials: BACP
Experience: 12 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse Depression

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Sarah Dinenage helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low mood, relationship strain, family conflict or the impact of past trauma. She writes in a straightforward way and focuses on helping people make sense of what is troubling them. Her style is warm and down-to-earth, and she uses conversation to help people see patterns in their lives.

Sarah works with clients to identify how early experiences shape present feelings and relationships.

Background and approach

She pays attention to what is said and to what is left unsaid, helping people notice repeated patterns that cause distress. Sessions are collaborative and paced to the person’s needs. With 12 years of experience, Sarah brings a measured and patient approach.

Her background includes work in both organisations and independent practice across the United Kingdom. She holds BACP, which is the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

In practical terms she helps people address specific concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, communication problems, control issues, divorce and separation, forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation, life purpose, veteran and armed forces issues, mood disorders and narcissism. Conversations aim to reduce the impact of these issues on day-to-day life.

Sessions may include humour where it feels right, and Sarah seeks to create a relaxed, real atmosphere rather than a formal one. She encourages people to take the first step and says you do not have to cope alone.

Working with attachment ideas online

Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships shape feelings and behaviour. It helps people understand why they respond to others in certain ways, and can be useful for worries about abandonment, communication problems and repeating unhealthy patterns.

In sessions Sarah listens both to what is said and to what is left unsaid, helping clients notice repeated dynamics and how they affect daily life. This approach supports people aiming to change how they relate to themselves and others by exploring roots of emotional reactions and testing new ways of relating.

Finding the right approach is part of the process and will be decided together. The therapist will discuss your goals and preferences and adapt the work to what feels most helpful. That collaborative planning helps ensure the sessions meet your needs.

Online therapy offers flexibility and practical options for different situations. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can fit into a short break and need less bandwidth, live chat suits quicker check-ins, and text-based messaging works well for ongoing reflection. These formats make it easier to attend sessions from different locations and at different times while keeping the focus on progress and accessibility.

What concerns does Sarah commonly help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family difficulties, and trauma and abuse. She also addresses related issues such as body image, caregiver stress, chronic pain and mood disorders.

What is her therapeutic approach like?

She uses an attachment-based approach that looks at how early relationships influence current patterns. Sessions focus on understanding repeating patterns and how they affect relationships and emotions.

How much experience does she have?

She has 12 years of professional experience working in both organisations and independent practice across the United Kingdom.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds BACP, which stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and she practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported and can people overseas connect?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be delivered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.

How does the subscription and cost work?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Most often

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based Therapy

Experience: 12 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English

Contacting Sarah

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Sarah Dinenage , BACP

Background and approach

Working with attachment ideas online

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Others working with stress, anxiety