Counsellor profile
Sarah Thompson, BACP
BACP counsellor - Family and parenting focus
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- CBT techniques
- Emotion-focused work
- Mindfulness practice
About Sarah
Sarah Thompson is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with 17 years of professional experience. She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, self-esteem struggles, addictions, parenting pressures and relationship difficulties. Sarah also works with issues linked to trauma, intimacy, anger and life changes.
She keeps sessions straightforward and person-focused. Conversations centre on what is happening at home and what someone wants to change. Practical tools from cognitive behavioural approaches are used alongside talking therapies to help with clearer thinking and steadier mood.
Sarah draws on emotionally focused work and mindfulness approaches to help people notice patterns in relationships and in their own responses. She uses Gottman-informed ideas when relationship communication is the focus, and motivational interviewing when someone needs help feeling ready for change.
Her style aims to be direct and readable. Sessions often include short exercises, thought records or guided attention practices to use between meetings. She explains steps clearly and checks progress as work continues.
Sarah has experience supporting people with a wide range of concerns including ADHD traits, attachment and abandonment worries, caregiver stress, chronic illness, substance concerns and codependency. She works with individuals to make manageable changes that fit everyday life.
To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. Costs vary by location and the service uses a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what someone says so they can think things through. It helps when someone needs space to sort out feelings about parenting, grief or relationship strain.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It uses practical tools like thought records and behavioural experiments to reduce anxiety or low mood and to try new ways of handling conflict at home.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on patterns in close relationships and how people respond to each other. It can help make sense of recurring arguments, withdrawal or difficulty asking for support.
Finding the right fit is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and try approaches that suit the person’s situation. That choice is a collaborative step rather than a one-time decision.
The practical benefits of online sessions include fitting meetings around parenting or work and reducing travel time. Different session formats and timings can make it easier to keep regular contact and to practise techniques between meetings. The profile does not list specific online formats, so confirm the current options before booking to make sure they match everyday schedules.
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Which home and family concerns does she help with?
She supports stress, relationship strain, parenting pressures, grief, self-esteem and a range of family-related issues listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Sessions are person-focused and practical, combining talking with exercises such as thought records and mindfulness tasks to use between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has 17 years of professional experience working with anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions and related concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is listed with the BACP 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.
Which session formats are offered?
The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.