Sarah Smith, BACP
Sarah Smith is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
- Stress & Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Self Esteem
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About Sarah
Sarah Smith is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She focuses on helping people who are feeling low, overwhelmed by stress, or struggling with self-esteem. She aims to build a warm, straightforward connection so someone can talk about what matters most to them.
Before qualifying as a counsellor she spent years in social care roles supporting people with learning disabilities, community care needs and older adults.
Background and approach
Since 2018 she has worked in mental health settings, including a personal trauma clinic and NHS services from 2019 onward. That background informs her practical, grounded way of working. Sarah uses a trauma-informed, person-centred approach.
She treats people as the experts on their own lives and works to understand the real impact of their experiences. Sessions focus on listening, exploring feelings, and helping the person find their own solutions at a pace that feels right. Common issues she supports include depression, anxiety, stress and burnout, grief and loss, identity and self-esteem, and life transitions.
She also addresses guilt and shame, loneliness, life purpose and women’s issues where these come up in conversation. She encourages a collaborative relationship in which strengths are noticed and built on. The emphasis is on practical steps and personal agency rather than quick fixes.
People seeking steadier mood, clearer direction or relief from persistent worry can expect a calm, respectful space to work through those concerns.
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 works with trauma-informed principles which means attention is paid to how past events affect current feelings and coping. That perspective helps when dealing with anxiety, mood difficulties, grief or the impact of stressful life changes.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sarah will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences and together they will decide what methods to try. That decision is revisited over time to make sure the approach still fits as things change.
Online therapy here can take place by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Video is useful for fuller conversations and non-verbal cues, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat can suit quick check-ins, and messaging lets people share thoughts between appointments. These options help people fit therapy around work, family and daily life while maintaining continuity of care.
Frequently asked
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She supports people dealing with depression, anxiety, stress, burnout and life transitions. Additional focuses include guilt and shame, isolation, self-esteem and women's issues.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her work is trauma-informed and person-centred, which means she listens closely and treats the client as the expert on their life. Sessions are collaborative and aim to understand feelings and find practical ways forward.
What is her professional background?
She has worked in social care roles and moved into mental health in 2018, with experience in a personal trauma clinic and the NHS from 2019. She has four years of counselling experience.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What formats are used for sessions?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and routines.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Session cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin 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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