Counsellor profile
Sarah Ankamah, BACP
BACP counsellor - stress and relationships
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- Client-Centred Therapy
- CBT techniques
- Family and parenting support
About Sarah
Sarah Ankamah is a BACP-registered counsellor in the United Kingdom with nine years of professional experience. She helps people manage stress and anxiety, work through relationship difficulties, and cope with grief and loss. Her practice also addresses low self-esteem, motivation, and confidence concerns.
Sarah offers straightforward sessions where people can talk about what is worrying them. She keeps language plain and practical so conversations stay useful. Sessions are focused on what the person wants to change and small steps that can fit into everyday life.
Her background draws on client-centred counselling and cognitive behavioural therapy, which she blends to suit each person’s needs. That means listening first, and then using CBT ideas for patterns of thinking and behaviour when helpful. She explains tools and exercises in clear terms so clients can try them between sessions.
Sarah pays attention to family and parenting concerns, as well as issues that often follow trauma, loss, or long-term stress. She also works with people facing cultural or immigration-related challenges, postpartum depression, and the emotional strain of chronic illness.
People who contact her can expect a calm, practical approach rather than jargon. She asks about what matters most, outlines options for working together, and discusses small, manageable steps. To begin, clients complete a short questionnaire and book a first session.
How sessions work
How her counselling approaches inform online work
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting conversation. The counsellor follows the person’s concerns and reflects back what they hear, which can help clarify feelings and priorities. This approach is useful for relationship strain, parenting stress, grief, and issues linked to identity.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours. It uses practical strategies and exercises to change unhelpful patterns. CBT can be helpful for anxiety, low mood, and motivation problems, and it often includes short tasks to try between sessions.
Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The counsellor will ask about goals, daily routines and what has or has not helped before. Together they agree on techniques to try and review how those are working in later meetings.
Check which session formats the counsellor currently offers before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find it simpler to keep momentum when sessions slot into everyday life without long journeys.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Questions
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What concerns does she address related to family life?
She helps with family and parenting concerns, relationship strain, and the emotional effects of caregiving and loss.
How would you describe her approach in sessions?
She combines client-centred counselling with cognitive behavioural therapy to listen first and then introduce practical techniques.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of professional work experience in the United Kingdom.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is BACP registered and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
She accepts international clients and offers sessions in English.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking to be sure which formats are offered for your situation.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
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