Sarah Tolley, NCPS
Sarah Tolley practises as a counsellor in the United Kingdom and brings ten years of experience to her work.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Trauma and Abuse
- Anger management
- +3 more
About Sarah
Sarah Tolley practises as a counsellor in the United Kingdom and brings ten years of experience to her work. She holds the NCPS credential and focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem and depression. Sarah aims for a calm, down-to-earth approach so people can talk without feeling judged.
She uses straightforward, practical techniques to help people manage overwhelming feelings and rebuild confidence. Sessions usually centre on what is happening now and on small changes that can make daily life easier.
Background and approach
Sarah balances emotional support with clear steps clients can try between appointments. Her background includes work across different settings and with a wide range of life situations. That variety shaped a flexible style that adapts to each person’s needs rather than following one fixed method.
She combines conversation, skills training and trauma-focused work when it helps. Sarah draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early relationships affect current reactions. She also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thoughts and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) skills to manage intense emotions.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is used when trauma memories need focused processing. Sessions are offered in English and can be arranged as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. International clients are accepted.
Practical details such as cost and how to begin are handled through the platform’s booking process.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| NCPS | NCS15-02755 | 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.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Sarah lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Gottman Method
- Hypnotherapy
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
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
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels workable for the person. Choices are made collaboratively and can change as progress is made or new issues arise.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video calls allow visual connection and a fuller conversation. Phone sessions can fit into a busy day and need less bandwidth. Live chat and messaging suit shorter check-ins or people who prefer to write. These options make it easier to keep continuity with therapy while fitting it around work, family or travel.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Sarah specialise in?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem and depression, with additional experience in related areas such as attachment issues, substance problems and relationship breakdown.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is practical and down-to-earth. Sessions combine supportive listening with skills and small steps to help people manage feelings between appointments.
How much experience does she have?
She has ten years of professional experience working in a variety of settings and with diverse life situations.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the NCPS credential and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in and can international clients take part?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.
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