Sarah Smith, BACP
Sarah Smith is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and depression.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Self Esteem
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About Sarah
Sarah Smith is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and depression. She supports those coping with life changes and helps people work through feelings of guilt, shame and loneliness. Sarah uses a respectful, person-centred approach that treats each person as the expert on their own life.
She trained and qualified as a counsellor with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP. Before counselling she worked in social care with people with learning disabilities, community care and older adults.
Background and approach
Since 2018 she has practised in mental health settings, including a personal trauma clinic and NHS roles from 2019 onwards. In sessions she focuses on building a connection and listening closely to what matters to each person. The aim is to explore difficulties at a pace that feels manageable and to help people identify practical ways forward.
Sarah emphasises strengths and personal choices rather than imposing solutions. She has experience addressing mood disorders, stress and burnout, grief and loss, and questions of identity and life purpose. Sarah also offers support around women’s issues and self-love, helping people notice patterns that keep them stuck and try different responses.
People working with her can expect a calm, steady presence and straightforward conversation. The work is collaborative - Sarah helps people find their own answers while offering guidance and coping tools.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 402747 | December 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Sarah works with
Everything Sarah lists, in their own terms.
Online support
She also practises trauma-informed care which means recognising how past experiences affect current feelings and reactions. In practical terms this means moving at the client’s pace, offering stabilising coping ideas and helping people make sense of difficult memories when they are ready.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss options and tailor their way of working to a person’s goals, preferences and what feels manageable. Decisions about pace, techniques and focus happen together rather than being imposed.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs. Video is useful for a fuller face-to-face feel, phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat or messaging work well for shorter check-ins and for people who prefer not to be on camera. The variety makes it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to keep continuity when circumstances change.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Sarah commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression and low self-esteem, plus life changes and mood disorders.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her work is person-centred and trauma-informed, focusing on connection, listening and helping people find their own solutions.
What professional background does she have?
She worked in social care before qualifying as a counsellor and has practised in mental health since 2018, including NHS work from 2019.
Which credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging depending on what suits the person.
How are sessions paid for and what is the cost structure?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions based on therapist availability.
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