Sarah Thompson, BACP
Sarah Thompson is a counsellor with 17 years of experience based in the United Kingdom.
About Sarah
Sarah Thompson is a counsellor with 17 years of experience based in the United Kingdom. She helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, addictions and relationship or intimacy concerns. Her approach aims to make it easier to talk about painful experiences and to find practical ways forward.
She creates a calm, non-judgemental space where thoughts and feelings can be shared. Sessions focus on what matters most to the person in front of her.
Background and approach
Sarah encourages small steps that build confidence and motivation over time. Sarah uses a mix of approaches to suit different needs. She draws on client-centred listening to understand each person’s view and on cognitive behavioural ideas to spot unhelpful thinking patterns.
For relationship matters she uses elements of the Gottman Method and emotionally-focused techniques to improve connection and communication. People also bring complex issues such as chronic illness, caregiver stress, attachment difficulties, addiction, dissociation and codependency. Sarah works practically around these topics, helping clients develop coping skills and clearer boundaries.
She supports people through life changes and career transitions as well. Her registration is with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP. Sessions are offered in English and are available to people in the UK and internationally.
Details from the counsellor's public professional profile · registration number listed
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| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 409291 | May 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
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
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dissociation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Immigration issues
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Ways of working Sarah names
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Gottman Method
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor lists and does not check training records.
Approaches that translate well to online work
Trauma-focused work helps people safely process distressing memories and reactions, often by pacing discussions and building coping skills to reduce overwhelm. Client-centred therapy centres the person’s experience and uses reflective listening to help them feel heard and understood. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions and teaches practical techniques to change unhelpful patterns and manage anxiety or low mood.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to decide what fits the client’s aims and preferences. That may mean starting with listening-focused sessions, adding CBT tools for symptoms, or using trauma-focused methods when memories or flashbacks are a concern.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls approximate face-to-face work and allow use of visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when video is not possible or bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging suit shorter check-ins, written reflection or people who prefer typing. These options make it simpler to fit sessions around work, caregiving and travel while keeping therapeutic continuity with registered or accredited professionals.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does Sarah help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, anger and career concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Sarah works in a calm, non-judgemental way. She listens closely and helps people find practical steps that fit their life and goals.
What is her professional background?
She has 17 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and behavioural concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
Sarah is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP, and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international arrangements are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts clients from outside the UK.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Sessions can be held via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging according to client preference.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What is the first step to begin sessions?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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