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Sarah Cattermole, BACP

About Sarah

Sarah Cattermole is a counsellor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, relationship concerns, family issues, career worries, trauma and abuse, and major life changes. She uses a warm, approachable manner to make it easier to talk about hard things. Sarah presents herself as friendly and practical, so people can focus on small steps that feel doable.

Sarah blends client-centred ways of working with cognitive behavioural techniques to suit each person.

Background and approach

Client-centred work means she listens closely and follows what matters most to the client. Cognitive behavioural tools are used to spot unhelpful thinking and try out different ways of coping. She trained in psychology and health psychology, holding a 2:1 degree in psychology from the University of Liverpool and an MSc in Health Psychology from Liverpool John Moores University.

She also has level 4 and level 5 qualifications from CPCAB and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Sessions are tailored to the issue and the person. Sarah aims to make sessions practical, with clear goals and simple techniques you can use between meetings.

Progress is built one step at a time. People can work with Sarah through online formats. She supports international clients and uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions to fit their needs.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	388425	April 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
Grief
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Depression
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Coping with life changes
Coaching

Ways of working Sarah names

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How these approaches translate to online therapy

Client-centred therapy is about following the person’s lead. The counsellor listens closely, reflects what they hear, and helps people clarify what matters to them. This approach can be useful for building trust and working through feelings like grief, low self-esteem, or relationship worries.

Cognitive behavioural therapy or CBT focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It uses simple exercises to spot unhelpful thinking and try practical alternatives. CBT techniques can help with anxiety, stress, low mood and coping after difficult events.

Finding the right approach is a joint process. The therapist will talk with the client about their goals and preferences, then try methods that suit those aims. Changes are worked on together, with adjustments made if something does not fit.

Online sessions offer flexibility and can make therapy easier to fit into a busy life. Video calls let people use visual cues during conversation, phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed, and live chat or text messaging can be handy for brief updates or when typing feels easier. These options help people access counselling from different locations and at times that suit their routine.

Frequently asked

What kinds of problems does Sarah focus on?

She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, relationship and family concerns, career questions, trauma and coping with life changes.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is warm and approachable, focusing on listening and practical steps. She aims to form a trusting relationship and work at the client’s pace.

What is her professional background?

She holds a 2:1 degree in psychology and an MSc in Health Psychology, and she has three years of experience working with a range of concerns.

Which professional credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is a member of 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?

Yes. Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription 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 therapist availability.