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Sally Pettigrew, BACP

Sally Pettigrew is a BACP-registered counsellor with 11 years of experience in the United Kingdom.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
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About Sally

Sally Pettigrew is a BACP-registered counsellor with 11 years of experience in the United Kingdom. She trained in relationship work and spent a decade as a Relate practitioner helping people navigate relationship strain. Sally is straightforward and warm, and she brings a practical focus to conversations about change.

She often supports people facing stress, anxiety, and relationship or family tensions. Trauma and abuse are also areas she works with, alongside parenting concerns and issues that crop up around pregnancy and childbirth.

Background and approach

Sally helps people talk through difficult feelings like guilt, shame and grief, and she can offer practical ways to manage panic attacks. Her practice covers a broad range of relationship topics, including communication problems, divorce and separation, infidelity, blended family issues and non-monogamous relationship dynamics. She also addresses life-purpose questions and midlife transitions, with particular sensitivity to women’s issues and self‑love.

Sally tailors conversations and plans to each person’s needs. She aims to be respectful and straightforward, and she uses humour when it suits the moment. Sessions focus on clear steps people can take between meetings as well as what happens in the room.

She works during standard weekday hours and does not offer evenings or weekend appointments. International clients may be supported, and sessions are offered in English via the available online formats.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	380791	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 Sally lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Parenting issues
Blended family issues
Communication problems
Divorce and separation
Family problems
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Infidelity
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Pregnancy and childbirth
Self-love
Women's issues

How evidence-based approaches translate online

Many of the evidence-based techniques used in practice focus on helping people name feelings, spot unhelpful patterns, and try new ways of relating. One approach helps people identify thought and behaviour patterns that increase anxiety or shame, then tests small changes to see what helps. Another approach focuses on relationship dynamics and communication, teaching practical skills to improve conversation and reduce repeated conflict. Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to your goals and experiences, then suggest options that fit your situation. Together you decide what to try first and adjust the plan as you learn what helps. Online sessions give flexible ways to meet. Video calls recreate a face-to-face conversation and work well for teaching and practising communication skills. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier if you prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging suit shorter check-ins or people who like to write about what’s on their mind. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into work, family life or when travelling, while keeping the focus on the therapeutic work.

Frequently asked

What sorts of issues does she help with?

Sally supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship and family tensions, trauma and abuse, and parenting concerns. She also works with topics like infidelity, divorce, mixed-family challenges and panic attacks.

How would you describe her approach in sessions?

Her style is practical and conversational. She listens with sensitivity, offers clear suggestions, and helps set small steps to try between sessions.

What is her background and how long has she practised?

She has 11 years of professional experience in the United Kingdom and spent ten years working as a Relate practitioner focused on relationship work.

What qualifications and location are listed?

She holds BACP registration and works from the United Kingdom. The BACP credential is given as supplied.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English for both UK-based and international clients.

What session formats are offered?

Work is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are costs handled?

Costs vary 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, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.