Sarah Thompson, BACP

Sarah Thompson is a counsellor with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) who has 17 years of clinical experience. She helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, and addictions. She aims to create a calm, non-judgemental space where clients can talk about thoughts and everyday habits that get in the way of living well.

Sarah works in a warm, straightforward way. She listens closely and reflects what she hears so people feel understood. Sessions focus on practical steps as well as understanding patterns of thinking and behaviour. That means looking at day-to-day habits and unhelpful thoughts, then trying out small changes.

Her practice draws on several well-known approaches, including client-centred work, cognitive behavioural techniques, emotionally-focused ideas, the Gottman method for relationship issues, and mindfulness-based exercises. She uses these tools to tailor sessions to each person’s goals rather than following a fixed script.

Over the years Sarah has supported people through major life changes, caregiving stress, chronic illness and trauma, as well as concerns such as ADHD, codependency and communication problems. She keeps discussions clear and concrete, with an emphasis on little things that add up to real change.

People who choose her often want straightforward guidance and practical strategies. The first steps usually involve talking about what matters now, spotting recurring thought patterns, and agreeing simple actions to try between sessions.

How Sarah's approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding. The therapist follows the person's lead, reflects feelings and helps people feel heard. This approach is useful for building trust and exploring thoughts and everyday habits that cause distress.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour. It uses practical exercises and small experiments to change unhelpful thinking and routines, which can help with anxiety, low mood and stress.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people notice and name emotions and patterns in close relationships. It supports clearer communication and repair of connection when intimacy or relationship problems are present.

Finding the right approach is usually a collaborative process. The therapist will help figure out which methods fit a person's goals and preferences, and adapt sessions over time based on what works best.

The practical benefits of online therapy include easier fitting of sessions around work, caregiving or travel, and the ability to connect with a therapist from another part of the country. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the options offered before booking. Online work can make it simpler to keep momentum between sessions and practise new habits in day-to-day life.