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Sarah Thompson

Compassionate, practical support for life changes

BACP United Kingdom

Experience
17 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Grief
Approaches
Gottman Method, Client-Centred Therapy
Languages
English

About Sarah

Sarah Thompson is a counsellor with 17 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression and grief. She supports clients working through relationship and intimacy issues, addiction concerns, low self-esteem and the strain of parenting.

Background and approach

Her approach is warm and straightforward; she aims to make it easier to talk about difficult feelings and to take practical steps forward. Sarah creates an open space where thoughts and emotions can be shared without judgement.

Sessions focus on what matters most to the person sitting opposite her, with a practical eye on small changes that add up over time. She draws on a mix of approaches so conversations can be both gentle and goal oriented.

Her background includes work across a wide range of concerns, including trauma and abuse, compassion fatigue, ADHD, chronic illness and caregiver stress. She also supports people dealing with control and communication problems, codependency, dissociation and issues tied to abandonment or attachment.

That range means she can hold both immediate difficulties and longer term patterns in view. Therapy sessions may include learning coping tools, practising new ways of communicating, and reviewing unhelpful thinking habits.

Sarah uses tried methods from client-centred practice, cognitive behavioural work and relationship-focused models to match each person’s needs. Mindfulness and emotionally-focused ideas are used when they fit the goals discussed.

Sarah is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, works from the United Kingdom and runs sessions in English. She welcomes people seeking practical support and steady guidance as they make changes in their lives.

How relationship and talking therapies work online

Sarah commonly blends the Gottman Method, client-centred ideas and cognitive behavioural techniques in online work. The Gottman Method offers practical exercises to improve communication and reduce conflict in close relationships. Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so the person feels heard and understood. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviours and introduces small experiments and skills to change unhelpful patterns.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and the issue at hand, then suggest a mix of approaches that suit those needs. This remains a collaborative process with regular check-ins to see what is helping and what should change.

Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs. Video calls are good for face-to-face conversation, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, and chat or messaging can be used for short check-ins or flexible support between sessions. These options make it easier to attend sessions around work, family commitments and travel, while keeping therapy consistent and practical.

Frequently asked questions

What problems does Sarah help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief and addiction issues, as well as relationship and intimacy-related concerns. There is also experience with parenting strain, compassion fatigue, ADHD and trauma-related difficulties.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is warm and down-to-earth. Sessions aim to be open and non-judgemental while focusing on practical changes and clearer communication.
What is her professional background?
She has 17 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and relational issues. That experience includes supporting people after loss, during major life changes, and with long-standing patterns like codependency or attachment problems.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She works from the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered to international clients and are conducted in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging depending on what suits the client and the therapeutic goals.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start therapy with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire and then scheduling according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centred TherapyCognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

17+ years

Registered with

BACP

Languages

English