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Sarah Thompson, BACP

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

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefSelf esteemDepression

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Sarah Thompson helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression and relationship strain. She supports those dealing with self-esteem struggles, addictions, parenting pressures, work stress and sudden life changes. Her approach is straightforward and focused on what people need now.

Sarah holds a BACP credential and brings 17 years of experience in the United Kingdom. Sarah keeps sessions direct and easy to follow. She listens without judgment and works to build a calm, steady space for people to talk through difficult feelings.

Background and approach

Practical steps and small experiments are used alongside listening, so people leave with things they can try between sessions. Her work blends client-centred ways of meeting people where they are with cognitive behavioural tools for changing unhelpful thoughts and habits. Emotion-focused techniques are used when the goal is to repair connection or manage strong emotions.

She also draws on mindfulness to help with racing thoughts and grounding. Over 17 years Sarah has supported people with a wide range of concerns, including trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, ADHD, caregiver stress, chronic illness, codependency and addiction. She also helps with communication and commitment worries and with anger or dissociation when these get in the way of daily life.

Sessions aim to be collaborative and goal-oriented. Sarah treats practical problems and emotional pain with equal care. She helps people set realistic goals, practise new habits, and notice what changes.

The process is paced to each person’s needs and life demands.

Therapeutic approaches for online support

Sarah combines client-centred work with cognitive behavioural therapy and emotionally-focused techniques to address emotional and relationship concerns. Client-centred work means the therapist follows the person’s lead, listening closely and reflecting what matters most to them. Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing practical changes in behaviour to reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood. Emotionally-focused approaches help people identify and work with strong feelings and repair connection where intimacy or communication has broken down.

Choosing the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Sarah will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, then try methods that match those aims. That collaborative process includes checking in and changing course if something isn’t helping.

Online sessions can be held by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to fit different routines and needs. Video calls are good for face-to-face conversation and reading non-verbal cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for quick check-ins. Live chat and text messaging suit shorter updates, journalling between sessions, or when someone prefers typing to speaking. These options make therapy more flexible and help people keep momentum even with busy lives.
What concerns does she help with?
Sarah supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, low self-esteem and depression, plus addictions and parenting strain.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and straightforward. She listens without judgment and uses clear, practical steps alongside empathetic conversation.
How much experience does she have?
She has 17 years of professional experience working with a wide range of mental health and life concerns in the United Kingdom.
What credentials and location are listed?
Sarah holds BACP and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can she work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

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Experience
17 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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