- Trauma-aware practice
- Holistic options
- Practical coping strategies
About Sarah
Sarah Gensmantel is a person-centred (integrative) counsellor, psychotherapist and life coach with four years of experience. She works with adults and young people and offers online short and long-term counselling. Sarah combines talking therapy with optional holistic practices when they feel helpful.
Her background is in education, with a focus on pastoral care and safeguarding. That experience shaped how she responds to people who feel overwhelmed, distressed or emotionally unsafe. She has supported people through anxiety, depression, low self-worth, loss and grief, addiction, and recovery from sexual abuse and rape.
Sarah has a particular interest in trauma, including childhood trauma, but welcomes anyone who needs support, understanding or guidance during a difficult time. Sessions aim to be warm and non-judgemental so people can talk openly about what is troubling them.
In sessions she listens to both what is said and what may be harder to put into words. Working from the client's perspective, she helps people make sense of their experiences and develop insight. She also shares practical coping strategies that can be used day to day.
Sarah weaves in practices such as breathwork, meditation, mindfulness and yoga when these feel appropriate. These additions are optional and tailored to the person's needs, and the work always moves at a pace that suits the individual.
How her approaches shape online therapy
Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how early relationships affect how people connect and feel safe now; it can help when abandonment or attachment issues cause distress. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the therapeutic relationship, offering a non-judgemental space where the person sets the pace and the counsellor listens and reflects. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behaviour, and offers practical techniques to reduce anxiety, manage mood and change unhelpful habits.Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels manageable, and will adapt the way sessions run to suit the person's needs. This is a collaborative process rather than a fixed prescription.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into everyday life, such as during a lunch break or when leaving the house is difficult. They also allow for quieter, shorter check-ins when that helps, and avoid needing to travel to an appointment. Registered or accredited professionals can tailor timing and techniques to practical constraints while helping people build coping skills and make steady progress.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Sarah commonly help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, depression, addictions and sleeping difficulties among other concerns listed in her profile.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is person-centred and collaborative, focusing on understanding your perspective and offering practical coping strategies alongside optional holistic practices.
What is her professional background?
Sarah has four years' experience and a background in education where she specialised in pastoral care and safeguarding, which informs her work with people feeling distressed.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the BACP and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Sarah?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to her availability.