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Sarah Slade, 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 esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

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Sarah Slade helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, and depression. She also supports those dealing with career difficulties, coping with life changes and family-related strain. Sarah works in English and practices from the United Kingdom.

She holds BACP accreditation and brings four years of professional experience to her work. Sarah aims to make sessions straightforward and respectful. She focuses on the person in front of her, listening first to understand what matters most.

Background and approach

Meetings are shaped around each person’s concerns and pace rather than a fixed checklist. Her approach draws on Client-Centred Therapy, which means she gives space for people to speak and for their priorities to guide the work. She also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, helping people spot thoughts and behaviours that keep problems going and try different ways of coping.

Sessions can be practical and short-term when needed, for example to manage anxiety or plan next steps in a work change. They can also be more open-ended for grief or identity issues that need time to unfold. Sarah tries to match the rhythm and tools to what the person feels ready for.

People who choose Sarah typically want a calm, non-judgemental setting and clear, usable ideas to try between meetings. Taking the first step can feel hard, and Sarah offers steady support while people work towards clearer thinking and better day-to-day coping.

How her approaches work online and in practice

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on understanding the person’s experience and following their priorities. In practice this looks like the counsellor listening without judgement, reflecting what they hear, and helping the person find their own solutions. This approach is useful for grief, self-esteem and life transitions where being heard matters.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) helps identify patterns of thought and behaviour that keep problems going. It involves setting small, practical experiments and simple skills to test between sessions. CBT is often used for anxiety, stress and depressive symptoms where targeted strategies can reduce immediate distress.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk through options, try techniques and adjust based on the person’s goals, preferences and how they respond. That collaborative process helps tailor sessions so they feel useful and manageable.

Online formats give practical flexibility. Video calls recreate a face-to-face interaction for in-depth conversations. Phone sessions can fit a short break at work or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging offer brief check-ins, written reflections or ongoing support between meetings. These options make it easier to schedule therapy around life commitments and to use different formats for different needs.

What concerns does Sarah focus on?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, career issues, coping with life changes, family-related strain and depression.

What is her general therapeutic style?

Her style is person-focused and respectful, prioritising the individual's needs and pace while offering practical ideas to try between sessions.

How much experience does she have?

She has four years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is registered with the BACP and practises from the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported and can international clients join?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How does pricing work?

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

How do I begin working with her?

Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of focus

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Career difficulties
Coping with life changes
Depression
Family conflicts

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 4 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English

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Sarah Slade, BACP

Background and approach

How her approaches work online and in practice

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Others working with stress, anxiety