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Sarah Hopkins, BACP

Credentials: BACP
Experience: 4 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, Anxiety Grief Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes

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Sarah Hopkins trained and practises in the United Kingdom and holds BACP accreditation. She has four years of professional experience supporting people facing stress, anxiety, grief and low mood. Sarah writes plainly and meets people where they are, acknowledging that beginning therapy can be a hard step to take.

Her approach is conversational and focused on practical change. Sessions offer space to talk about what is worrying you, and time to work out small, doable steps to feel steadier.

Background and approach

She pays attention to relationships, family strains and life transitions that often feed into daily stress. Sarah uses psychodynamic ideas to notice patterns that repeat across relationships and time. She also draws on solution-focused techniques to spot what already helps and build on those strengths.

This mix is aimed at helping people understand why they feel stuck and to find concrete ways forward. People bring many kinds of concerns, from sleep problems and anger to career pressure and chronic illness. Sarah also supports those dealing with caregiver stress, isolation, guilt, and questions about life purpose or midlife change.

Work on panic, ADHD-related challenges, and women's issues is part of her practice. Sessions are delivered online by video, phone, live chat or text messaging. The tone is warm and direct, with an emphasis on clear goals and honest conversation.

If you want a counsellor who listens and helps plan practical next steps, Sarah offers an approachable, goal-minded way to start.

How psychodynamic and solution-focused work online

Psychodynamic Therapy looks at patterns in thoughts and relationships that repeat over time. Online sessions can help people notice these recurring themes and understand how past experiences shape current reactions, which is useful for issues like relationship strain, grief and low mood.

Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on what is already working and on small, practical steps that produce change. In brief, goal-led conversations clients identify strengths and try out simple actions between sessions, making this approach well suited to stress, anxiety and problem-solving at work or home.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their needs, goals and preferences, and will adjust the plan over time as progress is made.

Online sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat or text messaging to make therapy easier to fit into busy lives. Video calls let people talk face to face, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat can suit shorter check-ins, and text messaging supports ongoing reflection between meetings. These options give flexibility for different rhythms and practical needs while keeping therapy accessible.

What kinds of problems does Sarah specialise in?

She helps with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem and depression, plus issues like sleep, anger and coping with life changes.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is conversational and practical, combining exploration of underlying patterns with short-term, goal-focused steps to improve day-to-day life.

What experience does she have?

Sarah has four years of professional experience working with people on a range of emotional and practical concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are offered for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What formats are used for sessions?

Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

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

How do I begin working with Sarah?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a time based on the therapist's availability.

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Experience: 4 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English

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Sarah Hopkins, BACP

Background and approach

How psychodynamic and solution-focused work online

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

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