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Sally Masson, BACP

Sally Masson is a counsellor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression and relationship difficulties.

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About Sally

Sally Masson is a counsellor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression and relationship difficulties. She also supports people coping with life changes, grief, addictions, intimate issues and problems with sleep or self-esteem. Sally takes a practical, down-to-earth approach so people can find clearer ways forward.

She works with how early attachment and past relationships shape present feelings. That can include deep hurts from not feeling seen as a child, or anger that feels hard to control.

Background and approach

Sally explains feelings plainly and helps people name what is going on for them in simple terms. Sally mixes different approaches so the work fits the person she is with. She uses Trauma-Focused ideas, Attachment-Based ways of seeing relationships, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy techniques and Emotionally-Focused work to help people change painful patterns.

She also draws on existential ideas and narrative thinking to help people find meaning and new choices. Sessions are conversational and collaborative. Sally aims to be a steady, non-judgemental presence while exploring difficult memories and current struggles.

She adapts the pace and tools to what each person needs in the moment. With ten years of experience and BACP membership, Sally offers practical steps and space to process strong emotions. Many people come away feeling they understand themselves better and can handle hard situations with more confidence.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	384772	November 2026

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Sessions and payment

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

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Focus areas and approaches

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

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Depression
Coping with life changes
Addictions
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Coaching
ADHD
Abandonment
Aging and geriatric issues
Antisocial personality
Attachment issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Avoidant personality
Blended family issues
Body image
Cancer
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Dependent personality
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Dissociation
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Eating and food-related issues
Emptiness
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hoarding
Hospice and end-of-life counselling
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Intellectual disability
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Mood disorders
Narcissism
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Personality disorders
Post-traumatic stress
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-love
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Workplace issues

Ways of working Sally names

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How these approaches work online

Sally uses Trauma-Focused thinking to help people process painful memories and reduce the hold those memories have on everyday life. This approach pays attention to how past harm shows up now and looks for ways to lessen intense reactions.

Attachment-Based Therapy is used to explore how early relationships shape trust and closeness today. It can help when people feel unseen, abandoned or struggle with intimacy, offering ways to build more stable connections with others and with oneself.

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, or DBT, provides clear skills for managing strong emotions and relationships. It teaches practical tools for distress tolerance, emotional regulation and clearer communication, which can be used between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the person about needs, goals and preferences and try methods that fit. That collaborative process helps shape what is tried and how quickly to change direction.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video can be useful for face-to-face conversation, phone calls suit people with lower bandwidth, and messaging or live chat can offer shorter check-ins or ongoing written support. These options let people fit therapy around work, family and other commitments without long travel.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Sally help with?

Sally supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship problems, grief and life changes. She also works with issues such as addictions, sleep problems, parenting strain, anger and self-esteem.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is practical, down-to-earth and collaborative. Sessions are conversational and paced to the person, with a steady, non-judgemental approach.

What experience does she bring?

Sally has ten years of clinical experience working with a wide range of emotional and relational issues. That background informs how she adapts methods to each person.

What professional credentials and location are listed?

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

Which languages are used in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What formats are available for sessions?

Therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How is cost handled?

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

How do I start working with her?

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