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Sandra Ankrah

Sandra Ankrah

United Kingdom

Calm, practical counselling for sleep and life strain

  • 10 years' experience
  • English, Twi
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Credentials
NCPS
Registration
NCPS, United Kingdom · NCS23-04990
Based in
United Kingdom
  • Client-centred
  • Practical tools
  • Speaks Twi

About Sandra

Sandra Ankrah is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, sleep problems, grief and life changes. She works in a straightforward, respectful way and listens without judgement. Sandra uses a conversational style to help people find clearer ways forward. She speaks English and Twi and is based in the United Kingdom.

Sandra trained in 2005 and holds NCPS, which stands for National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society. She has around ten years of experience supporting people through issues such as depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, parenting strain and caring for someone with an illness.

Her approach is rooted in Client-Centred practice, so sessions begin with the person’s priorities rather than a fixed plan. She blends that with practical techniques from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy when helpful, and draws on psychodynamic ideas to look at patterns that repeat over time.

Sandra adapts conversations and plans to fit each person’s situation. She aims to be genuine, warm and non-judgemental while helping clients develop coping tools and clearer perspectives. Topics she has worked with include addiction, trauma and abuse, eating and intimacy-related concerns, ADHD, bipolar and issues around ageing and caregiving.

People who choose Sandra often want a calm space to talk things through and try small, manageable changes. To start, clients use the platform’s matching steps and schedule sessions that suit their needs.

How Sandra’s approaches work in online counselling

Sandra uses Client-Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy as core tools. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening carefully and following the person’s lead, which helps people feel heard and decide what matters most. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at thoughts and behaviours and offers simple strategies to change patterns that keep problems like anxiety and poor sleep going.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Sandra will discuss options with each person and try methods that match their goals and preferences. The process is collaborative - she helps people test what fits and adjusts the plan as things evolve.

Session practicalities should be checked before booking because formats were not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with Sandra about how to structure appointments so they fit around work, caregiving or other daily routines.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Psychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Credentials

United Kingdom

Languages

English, Twi

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Sandra help with?

Sandra supports people with stress, anxiety, sleep difficulties, grief, depression and coping with life changes. She also works with concerns such as addiction, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain and caring responsibilities.

What is her general therapeutic style?

Her style is client-centred and conversational. She listens without judgement and helps people set their own goals while offering practical ideas when useful.

How much experience does she have?

She has around ten years of experience working with a wide range of concerns, including trauma, eating issues, ADHD and bipolar-related matters.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is registered with NCPS, which is the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society, and is based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages can sessions be held in?

Sessions are offered in English and Twi. She also accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats were not specified in the supplied biography.

How does payment and cost work?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with Sandra?

Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

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