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Sarah Howell, BACP

Sarah Howell is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, low mood and the effects of trauma and abuse.

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About Sarah

Sarah Howell is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, low mood and the effects of trauma and abuse. She works with clients who are coping with relationship problems, grief, addiction and self-esteem difficulties. Sessions are offered in English and delivered online by video, phone, live chat or text-based messaging.

Sarah draws on a mix of client-centred work and practical techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy.

Background and approach

That means sessions focus on what matters to the person in front of her and on straightforward steps to change thinking and behaviour that get in the way of daily life. She keeps things collaborative and down-to-earth, so clients know what to expect week to week. Her five years of experience include time with charities and in independent practice.

That background has led her to support people through life changes, career stress, intimacy-related issues, sleeping and eating concerns, and compassion fatigue. She values each person as an individual and looks for strengths to build on. Sessions are structured as a partnership where goals are set together.

Sarah uses solution-focused conversations to identify immediate, practical steps alongside longer term work on patterns and beliefs. This mix can be helpful when someone needs both quick relief and deeper understanding. People who choose Sarah often want a practical, respectful approach that balances listening with action.

She aims to create a calm space online where people can talk through problems and try manageable changes between sessions.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	389055	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.

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Focus areas and approaches

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

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Self esteem
Depression
Addictions
LGBT
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Anger management
Career difficulties
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue

Ways of working Sarah names

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How Sarah’s approaches shape online therapy

Sarah uses client-centred work to create a non-judgemental space where the person's concerns lead the conversation. This approach focuses on listening, reflecting and helping clients identify their own goals and strengths.

She also uses cognitive behavioural therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions interact. CBT provides simple tools for tackling anxiety, low mood, sleep problems and unhelpful behaviours by trying small changes and reviewing what helps.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sarah will discuss options and collaborate with the client to choose methods that suit their needs and preferences. That means trying practical steps when immediate relief is needed, and slower exploration when people want to understand long-standing patterns.

Online therapy offers flexibility for different schedules and lifestyles. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when useful, phone sessions work well when bandwidth or movement is a concern, live chat suits shorter check-ins or reflective writing, and text messaging supports brief updates between sessions. These formats make it easier to fit therapy around work, family commitments and daily life while still working with registered or accredited professionals to make steady progress.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Sarah help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, self-esteem and relationship or intimacy-related issues among other concerns.

What is her general therapeutic style?

Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth, combining client-centred listening with solution-focused and CBT techniques to set clear, practical goals.

How much experience does she have?

She has five years of experience working in charities and independent practice, supporting people from different backgrounds through a range of difficulties.

What credentials and location are listed?

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

Which languages are supported and can international clients join?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available online?

Therapy is available by 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 and sessions are delivered through 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 the short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.