- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Attachment-based work
- CBT and ACT methods
About Sally
Sally Gardner is a BACP-registered counsellor in the United Kingdom with seven years of professional experience. She works with people facing relationship problems, trauma and abuse, intimacy concerns, low self-worth and related difficulties.
Sally often looks at how past relationships and early experiences shape present patterns. She talks through experiences from childhood and later life to help people understand why they may feel or behave in certain ways. Sessions focus on naming emotions and noticing the loops that keep problems repeating.
Her approach draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside attachment-based ideas and practical methods from cognitive behavioural and acceptance and commitment work. That mix is used to help people spot emotional triggers, shift painful interactions, and try out new ways of relating.
Sally also brings experience from mental health nursing into her counselling. This background informs a practical focus on coping skills, sleep and wellbeing, and on supporting people with mood, addiction or stress-related issues.
She offers support on topics such as substance difficulties, eating and body-image concerns, grief, anger and career stress. She also works with issues described as abandonment, dissociation, codependency and blended family strain.
To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed before booking a first session. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How her approaches are used in online sessions
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on identifying and naming difficult emotions and the interaction patterns they create. It is often used for relationship patterns and for helping people recognise attachment-related fears and longings.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting swept away by them, and then take actions that align with personal values. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at early relational experiences to make sense of current attachment patterns and communication habits.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods suit their needs, goals and preferences. That choice can change as people learn more about their reactions and try new ways of relating.
The original profile did not specify which online session formats are used, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow quieter check-ins when time is limited, or avoid travel time. Registered or accredited professionals often aim to match the format and pace to each person's life and practical needs.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She supports people with relationship problems, trauma and abuse, intimacy issues, low self-worth and related matters such as addiction, grief and sleep problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style blends Emotionally-Focused Therapy and attachment ideas with CBT and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy techniques to focus on emotions and relationship patterns.
What is her professional background?
She has seven years of professional experience and a background as a registered mental health nurse, now practising as a BACP counsellor.
Where is she based and how is she accredited?
She works in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.