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Sarah Nelson, BACP, NCPS

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

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteem Depression

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Sarah Nelson offers a person-centred approach to counselling. She focuses on listening and helping people find their own solutions. Sarah aims to make the first step easier by creating a calm, non-judgemental space.

She works with stress and anxiety and with low mood and depression. Relationship matters, intimacy and grief are included in her focus, along with issues such as addictions and trauma and abuse. Sarah also supports people dealing with career decisions, ADHD, self-esteem and coping with life changes.

Background and approach

Sarah uses Client-Centred Therapy alongside Solution-Focused Therapy to keep sessions practical and respectful of each person’s pace. That can mean spending time listening, reflecting what someone says, and helping them identify small, manageable steps to try between meetings. Sessions are shaped around what the person wants to achieve rather than fitting a set agenda.

She has five years of experience and holds BACP and NCPS credentials. Those are listed exactly as supplied. Sarah also completed certificates in Solution-Focused Therapy and remote counselling among other short courses.

Her background includes work with a range of life stresses and relationship difficulties. Sessions are offered in English and take place online. The tone of Sarah’s work is warm and honest, with an emphasis on practical next steps and clear communication.

She encourages people to go at their own pace while exploring what will help them move forward.

How Sarah’s approaches work online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on a warm, accepting relationship where the counsellor listens without judgement and follows the person’s lead. It helps when someone needs space to talk through feelings, understand themselves better or gain clarity about a difficult situation.

Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, practical steps and on what the person wants to change. Sessions often identify clear goals and simple actions to try between meetings, which can be useful for stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties and coping with life changes.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, then adapt methods to suit those needs. This is a collaborative process and can change as work progresses.

Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and needs. Video calls suit in-depth conversations and a face-to-face style. Phone sessions can be easier when shorter check-ins are needed or bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging work well for brief updates, ongoing support and when written reflection feels useful. These options make it easier to fit counselling into a busy life.

What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?

She supports people facing stress, anxiety, low mood and depression, along with relationship issues, grief and trauma and abuse. Additional focus areas include addictions, self-esteem, career decisions, ADHD and intimacy-related concerns.

How would you describe the therapeutic style?

Sessions are mainly person-centred and solution-focused. That means the counsellor listens closely, reflects what is said, and helps set practical steps to try between sessions.

What is her professional background and experience?

She has five years of experience and has completed a variety of counselling courses and certificates. Training listed includes solution-focused work and remote counselling among other qualifications.

What credentials and location are provided?

Credentials are shown as BACP and NCPS as supplied. The counsellor is based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are used for online work?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Multiple formats allow shorter check-ins or longer face-to-face style conversations online.

How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

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

How do I begin the process of working together?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Most often

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts

Also listed

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 5 years
Registered with: BACP, NCPS
Languages: English

Contacting Sarah

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Sarah Nelson, BACP, NCPS

Background and approach

How Sarah’s approaches work online

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

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