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Sarah Gensmantel, BACP

Sarah Gensmantel is a counsellor and psychotherapist who works online with adults and young people.

About Sarah

Sarah Gensmantel is a counsellor and psychotherapist who works online with adults and young people. She holds BACP accreditation and brings four years of practice to conversations about stress, anxiety, trauma and other life challenges. Sarah combines talking therapy with optional holistic tools when they feel helpful.

Her background is in education, with roles focused on pastoral care and safeguarding. That experience shaped her approach to people who feel overwhelmed, distressed or emotionally unsafe.

Background and approach

She draws on this background to notice practical needs as well as emotional ones. Sessions centre on the relationship between counsellor and client. Sarah aims to listen with warmth and without judgement.

She focuses on understanding each person’s world and helping them feel more at ease in sessions. In therapy she mixes person-centred listening with other approaches to suit the person sitting opposite her. Practical coping strategies are offered alongside deeper exploration of issues like trauma, grief, addiction, low self-worth and anxiety.

Work proceeds at a pace that feels right for the individual. Holistic practices such as breathwork, meditation, mindfulness and yoga are available as optional additions when they fit a client’s needs. These are never mandatory and are chosen together with the client.

The emphasis remains on clear, calm conversation and useful tools for everyday life.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	404515	January 2027

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

Cost Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Sarah lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Self esteem
Depression
Addictions
LGBT
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Abandonment
Attachment issues
Body image
Cancer
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dissociation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Emptiness
Family problems
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Mood disorders
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Post-traumatic stress
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Ways of working Sarah names

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Practical approaches you can use online

Trauma-Focused Therapy helps people process distressing experiences and reduce their impact on daily life by working carefully through memories and responses. It is often used when past events continue to cause anxiety, flashbacks or emotional overwhelm.

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns. It helps people understand why they repeat certain emotional habits and supports building more supported ways of relating to others.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to your goals and worries, explain options, and agree a plan that fits your needs and pace. Decisions about techniques and any optional practices are made together during sessions.

Online therapy offers flexibility for different routines and preferences. Video calls let you see facial cues and hold longer conversations, phone sessions can work well when bandwidth is limited or you prefer not to be on camera, and live chat or text-based messaging allow brief check-ins or more frequent contact between sessions. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, reduce travel time, and maintain regular contact with a registered or accredited professional.

Frequently asked

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, depression, addictions and relationship or family issues.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Sessions centre on a warm, non-judgemental relationship and practical coping strategies. She blends person-centred listening with other approaches to match what the client needs.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has four years of experience working as a counsellor and psychotherapist, including supporting people affected by trauma and related issues.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.

Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?

Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.

Which session formats are available?

Therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs 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 working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.