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Sarah Porritt, BACP

Credentials: BACP
Experience: 10 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesSelf esteem

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Sarah Porritt is a counsellor with a decade of experience supporting adults through difficult times. She is a BACP member, which means she follows the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy's professional framework. Sarah aims to create a calm space where people can speak openly and be listened to without judgement.

Her way of working is practical and down-to-earth. She uses evidence-based techniques alongside mindfulness and person-centred ideas to help people notice patterns and try small changes.

Background and approach

Sessions focus on what matters now and on simple tools to reduce stress and anxiety. Sarah helps with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, grief, parenting strain and low self-esteem. She also supports people facing relationship communication problems, midlife questions, and issues around attachment and abandonment.

She can talk through worries linked to chronic illness, caregiver stress, body image and guilt. Sessions are intended to be steady and collaborative. Sarah listens first, then suggests techniques to try between meetings.

Clients work together on practical steps and coping strategies that fit everyday life. People choose Sarah when they want clear communication and a non-judgemental approach. She aims to help clients feel more in control, reduce overthinking, and build confidence to move forward.

Background and approach: Sarah trained and practised over ten years in the United Kingdom, developing experience with adults and young people. Her practice emphasises short, focused work when helpful, alongside deeper exploration where needed. She encourages realistic goals, regular review, and flexible ways of working that suit each person.

How therapeutic approaches work online

Sarah draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques alongside person-centred listening and mindfulness. Cognitive-behavioural approaches focus on spotting unhelpful thinking and testing small behaviour changes to reduce anxiety and stress. These are useful for overthinking, panic, and low mood.

Person-centred ways of working put the person’s experience first and help people feel heard. This approach supports exploring feelings, building self-esteem and clarifying values. Mindfulness practices teach simple attention and breathing exercises that help with stress-management and grounding during difficult moments.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss which techniques feel comfortable and match the client’s goals. Together they review progress and adjust the plan as needs evolve to find the best fit.

Online formats give practical flexibility. Video calls let people keep visual connection for therapy work. Phone sessions can be quieter and need less bandwidth. Live chat and text-based messaging suit shorter check-ins, journalling between sessions or when typing feels easier. These options help people fit therapy into busy lives and maintain continuity across different circumstances.

What kinds of issues does she help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, grief, parenting strain and low self-esteem, plus related concerns such as attachment, body image and caregiver stress.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is practical and compassionate. She combines evidence-based techniques with mindfulness and person-centred listening to help people make small, useful changes.

What is her background and experience?

She has ten years of clinical experience in the United Kingdom working with adults and young people and has developed skills supporting a broad range of emotional challenges.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practices in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats does she offer?

She works online using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.

How does pricing work?

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

How do I begin therapy with her?

Click 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
Family conflicts
Grief

Experience: 10 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English

Contacting Sarah

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Sarah Porritt, BACP

Background and approach

How therapeutic approaches work online

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Others working with stress, anxiety