- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Client-Centred approach
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
About Sarah
Sarah Thompson is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with 17 years of professional experience. She works with clients who are coping with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, self-esteem struggles, addiction issues and life changes. Sessions are offered in English and Sarah accepts international clients.
Sarah focuses on clear, practical conversations. She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside client-centred and cognitive behavioural approaches to help people name strong feelings and see patterns that keep causing pain. She also draws on mindfulness, the Gottman Method and motivational techniques when they fit a person's goals.
In a session she listens for recurring interaction patterns and emotional triggers. She helps people notice what happens in real situations and then tries out small changes together. Sessions often include direct reflection on feelings, practical exercises and simple experiments to try between meetings.
Sarah has worked across many common and complex concerns, including trauma, attachment and caregiving stress. She can help with communication problems, commitment and control issues, codependency and addiction-related struggles. She also supports people facing chronic illness, neurodiversity issues and bereavement.
Practical arrangements use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time and costs vary by location. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. This lets Sarah and the client confirm what format and pace will suit them.
How Sarah uses EFT, client-centred work and CBT online
Sarah describes Emotionally-Focused Therapy as a way to help people recognise and name hard emotions and the interaction patterns they create. EFT can be useful when strong feelings keep leading to repeated conflict or distance in relationships and personal life. Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and reflecting to help people feel understood and to clarify their own goals and values. It suits those who want a straightforward space to talk and make sense of their experience. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions and offers practical strategies for changing unhelpful patterns such as avoidance or rumination.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. She will discuss options and try methods that match a person's goals and preferences. That process is collaborative and can shift as needs change during therapy.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when that suits a person's schedule. It can also allow someone to use video or phone contacts depending on what helps them focus and participate.
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions and parenting stresses, among other concerns.
How would she approach therapy?
She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside client-centred and CBT methods, with mindfulness and Gottman ideas when relevant.
How much experience does she have?
She has 17 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and relational issues.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises from the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are used?
The original biography did not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much does therapy cost?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule 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.