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Sarah Howell, BACP

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

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression

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Sarah Howell offers calm, practical support for people dealing with stress, anxiety, low mood and difficult life changes. She speaks plainly and checks what matters most to each person before setting goals. Her style is warm and focused, aimed at helping clients build useful coping skills and clearer next steps.

Sarah has five years of counselling experience and holds registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.

Background and approach

She has worked in charities and independent practice, helping people who have experienced trauma, abuse, addiction and bereavement. She also supports those struggling with relationships, self-esteem, eating and sleeping difficulties, anger and compassion fatigue. In sessions she uses a mix of client-centred listening and solution-focused techniques to help people identify strengths and small steps forward.

She also draws on cognitive behavioural approaches to tackle unhelpful thinking patterns and practical behaviours that keep problems going. Sarah aims to form a partnership with each client. She helps people set short-term goals and works at a steady pace.

The focus is on what the person wants to change and on building skills that fit everyday life. Therapy is offered online by video or phone, and through live chat or text-based messaging. People beginning with Sarah complete a short matching questionnaire and then arrange sessions to suit their schedule.

How these approaches work online

Sarah uses client-centred counselling to listen closely and respond to what matters most to the person. This approach focuses on building understanding and a supportive working relationship, which helps when sorting through emotions and personal choices.

She also uses solution-focused methods to identify small, achievable steps that move a person toward their goals. This approach suits people who want practical changes and clearer next actions. Cognitive behavioural techniques are drawn on to spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours that keep problems going, which can be useful for anxiety, low mood and sleep difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences with the client and adapt methods together. That collaborative process helps shape sessions so they feel relevant and workable in daily life.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different needs. Video sessions allow a fuller conversation, phone calls can fit into a shorter break, and messaging supports brief check-ins or ongoing reflection. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and other commitments, while maintaining continuity over time.
What concerns does this therapist address?
She helps with stress, anxiety and low mood, and offers support for relationship issues, trauma and abuse, addiction and grief. Other areas include self-esteem, eating and sleeping problems, anger and career changes.
What is the therapist's general approach to therapy?
Sessions combine client-centred listening with solution-focused planning and cognitive behavioural ideas. The aim is to identify strengths, set short-term goals and build practical skills.
What experience does the counsellor bring?
Sarah has five years of counselling experience working in charities and independent practice. She has supported people from varied backgrounds through trauma, addiction and bereavement.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and are international clients seen?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. These options allow different rhythms, from longer conversational sessions to shorter check-ins by message.
How is cost handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and therapy uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
5 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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