Sarah Bates, BACP, NCPS
Sarah Bates is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and Abuse
- +18 more
About Sarah
Sarah Bates is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom. She holds BACP and NCPS credentials and has five years of professional experience supporting people facing difficult life moments. She speaks English and works with clients internationally via online formats.
Sarah focuses on everyday problems that often feel overwhelming. She helps people manage stress and anxiety, cope with grief, and navigate relationship and intimacy-related concerns. She also supports those dealing with trauma and abuse, sleep or eating difficulties, low self-esteem, and challenges linked to addiction or bipolar mood patterns.
Background and approach
Her approach is practical and person centred. Conversations are shaped around each person's needs and goals. Sarah aims to make sessions straightforward and respectful, using clear language rather than jargon so people know what to expect.
She also offers coaching-style support for career decisions and coping with life changes. Sessions can address parenting strains, compassion fatigue and ADHD-related challenges, with an emphasis on small, doable steps between meetings. Sarah encourages anyone feeling daunted by the first step.
She will work with clients to set aims and check progress as therapy continues. People looking for flexible, online options will find multiple ways to connect that fit different schedules and circumstances.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 396391 | August 2026 |
| NCPS | NCS22-03104 | September 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
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
Online support
Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will discuss your history, current difficulties and goals, then suggest ways to work together. Clients are invited to give feedback and adapt the plan so sessions stay relevant to their needs.
Online therapy is offered by video call, phone, live chat and text messaging to make access easier. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and non-verbal cues. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or for a quick check-in. Live chat and text messaging suit people who prefer short written exchanges or need more flexible timing. These options help fit therapy into busy lives and different routines.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, addictions, bipolar concerns and related life challenges.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and person centred, using clear language and tailoring sessions to each person's needs and goals.
What is her background and experience?
She has five years of professional experience working in the UK helping people with a range of emotional and practical concerns.
Which credentials and region are listed for this counsellor?
Credentials shown are BACP and NCPS, and she is based in the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be held in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts clients internationally.
What formats are available for meeting online?
Sessions can be held by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different preferences.
How are costs handled for therapy sessions?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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