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Sarah Bates, BACP, NCPS

Sarah Bates is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with five years of experience.

About Sarah

Sarah Bates is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with five years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. She also supports those dealing with self-esteem, addiction, ADHD and work-related strain.

Sarah approaches each person with respect, sensitivity and compassion. Sarah keeps sessions focused and practical. She listens first, then tailors conversations and plans to each person's needs.

Her work often includes coping strategies for overwhelming feelings and steps to restore daily routines.

Background and approach

She aims to make sessions clear and manageable so people can use what they learn between meetings. She has experience helping people with intimacy-related concerns, parenting strains and eating or sleeping difficulties. Sarah also supports people facing career transitions, compassion fatigue and bipolar-related challenges.

Her background includes work around LGBT matters and relationship concerns. Sarah holds BACP and NCPS credentials and draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques. She is comfortable working with international clients and conducts sessions in English.

Sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs. To begin, clients use the site Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire. From there they can schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Sarah aims to make the first steps straightforward and respectful.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	396391	August 2026
NCPS	NCS22-03104	September 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.

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
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Self esteem
Addictions
LGBT
Family conflicts
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Coping with life changes
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
ADHD

Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work

Sarah draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and emotional processing. One common approach helps people learn coping skills for anxiety and stress through structured tasks and behavioural steps. This method suits people who want clear, manageable tools for day-to-day life. Another approach focuses on processing trauma and distress by gently talking through difficult memories and emotional responses. This work moves at the client's pace and aims to reduce emotional overwhelm and improve coping in everyday situations. Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to identify which methods feel most helpful, based on their goals and preferences. Plans are adjusted over time as needs change and progress becomes clearer. Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual contact matters. Phone sessions suit people who prefer no video or need a simpler connection. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for brief check-ins, ongoing support between sessions or when someone needs a lower-bandwidth option. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to access support from different locations.

Frequently asked

What concerns does this counsellor help with?

Sarah works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief and depression. She also supports people with self-esteem, addictions, ADHD and work-related strain.

What is Sarah's therapeutic style?

She takes a practical, person-centred approach that starts with listening. Conversations and plans are adapted to each person's needs and focus on usable coping steps.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Sarah has five years of professional experience working with people on a range of issues including trauma, relationship concerns and grief.

What credentials and region are listed?

She holds BACP and NCPS credentials and practises from the United Kingdom.

Which languages and international options are available?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

Which session formats are offered?

Clients can meet by video call, phone session, live chat or text-based messaging depending on their preference.

How are costs and payments handled?

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

How do I start working with Sarah?

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