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Sarah Mac Farlane, BACP

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

Works with Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

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Sarah Mac Farlane is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with nine years of experience. She helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression and grief. She also supports those facing trauma, low self-esteem, parenting strain, eating concerns and compassion fatigue.

Her style is practical and down-to-earth. Sessions focus on small steps that can make daily life feel easier. Sarah treats each person as the expert on their own life and builds on their strengths.

Background and approach

Sarah draws on a mix of approaches to suit different needs. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people live by their values, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to address unhelpful thinking and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) for emotional regulation. Attachment-based and client-centred ideas also shape how she works with relationships and self-worth.

Across nine years Sarah has helped with a wide range of concerns from chronic health and caregiver stress to body image, communication problems and ADHD-related challenges. She tailors techniques to each person rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan. Sessions are offered in English and Sarah accepts international clients.

Therapy is delivered online through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. Prospective clients complete a short questionnaire to match with a therapist and then arrange sessions that fit their schedule.

How therapeutic approaches work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values; it is often used for anxiety, depression and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and changing behaviours that keep problems going, which can help with phobias, intrusive thoughts and low mood. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in close relationships and how early experiences influence trust and connection, useful for relationship issues and self-esteem.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about their concerns, goals and preferences, then suggest methods to try. Sessions are collaborative and open to adjustment as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexibility and a range of ways to connect. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text-based messaging suit shorter check-ins or those who prefer writing. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, family and daily life while keeping continuity between sessions.
What concerns does Sarah commonly help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, grief and anger. Additional focus areas include ADHD, body image, communication problems and caregiving stress.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her approach is practical and person-focused, emphasising small steps and skills you can use day to day. She adapts methods to suit each person's needs and goals.
How long has she been practising?
She has nine years of professional experience working with a range of concerns in the UK.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP, and works from the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Which session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
9 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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