Sandra Barrett, BACP

Sandra commonly uses attachment-based work to look at how past relationships affect present feelings and patterns. That approach can help when people struggle with trust, intimacy or recurring relationship problems.

She also employs client-centred counselling which focuses on listening and reflecting so people feel heard and understood. This approach helps those who need a steady, non-judgemental space to make sense of emotions. Motivational interviewing is another tool she uses to help people find internal reasons to change, useful for addictions, procrastination or when confidence is low.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Sandra will discuss goals and preferences and adapt methods as the work unfolds. Together the therapist and client agree on what to try and check progress regularly.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, which together make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives. Video works well for face-to-face conversation, phone calls suit lower bandwidth or hands-free check-ins, live chat can be useful for short sessions, and messaging allows gradual reflection over time. These formats increase flexibility and help people keep continuity of care when schedules change.