Sarah Thompson, BACP
Sarah Thompson helps people who are stressed, anxious or low in mood.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
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About Sarah
Sarah Thompson helps people who are stressed, anxious or low in mood. She supports those coping with grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, addictions, ADHD and the knock-on effects of major life changes. Her approach also covers parenting strain, career doubts, compassion fatigue and long-term health issues.
Sarah works in a straightforward, warm way. She aims to make conversations easy to follow and free of judgement. People can expect practical steps as well as time to talk through feelings and worries.
Background and approach
She has 17 years of experience and holds BACP registration, which indicates adherence to professional standards. Over that time she has helped people facing trauma, abuse, anger and loss, along with challenges such as codependency and communication problems. Sessions mix listening with techniques to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours.
Sarah draws on methods that include cognitive behavioural ideas and mindfulness exercises, alongside emotion-focused ways of repairing relationships and improving connection. Her work often focuses on what someone wants to do differently next, not just what went wrong. That can mean short-term coaching for a clear goal or longer work to process painful events.
The emphasis is on collaboration and small, achievable steps towards feeling more able in day-to-day life.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 409291 | May 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.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dissociation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Immigration issues
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Sarah lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Gottman Method
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
She also uses cognitive behavioural therapy, which looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and offers practical exercises to test and change unhelpful patterns. That can be useful for anxiety, low mood and stress that interfere with daily routines.
Finding the best approach is part of the process and Sarah treats it as a collaboration. She will talk through options, try methods and adjust them to fit the client's goals and preferences rather than sticking to a single way of working.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video calls suit deeper conversations, phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited, live chat can be useful for shorter check-ins and text-based messaging helps keep progress moving between appointments. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to keep momentum while working towards change.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Sarah commonly help with?
Sarah supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, ADHD and many related concerns listed on her profile.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is warm and direct, combining listening with practical steps. Conversations aim to be non-judgemental and focused on achievable change.
How much experience does she have?
She has 17 years of professional experience working with a broad range of emotional and behavioural difficulties.
What credentials and region are listed?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international clients are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging according to the formats listed.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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