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Sarah Cree

Sarah Cree

United Kingdom

Compassionate person-centred counsellor for rest and resilience

  • 6 years' experience
  • English
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Credentials
BACP
Registration
BACP, United Kingdom · 385167
Based in
United Kingdom
  • Person-centred approach
  • Focus on sleep
  • Neurodivergent support

About Sarah

Sarah Cree is a counsellor who focuses on helping people feel seen and understood. She works in the UK and brings six years of private-practice experience alongside a decade supporting neurodivergent individuals. She describes her approach as calm, compassionate and person-centred, aiming to create a space where people can share their story at their own pace.

She draws on a mix of methods in each session, using elements of cognitive behavioural work, dialectical behaviour ideas, mindfulness, and expressive activities such as writing and sandtray. These tools are used flexibly to match each person’s needs rather than following one fixed method. Sarah also uses inner-child work and coaching-style guidance when people want more practical steps.

Sarah has a particular interest in sleep and rest issues, especially when disrupted by trauma or neurodivergence. She also helps with anxiety, grief, identity questions, relationship strain, and managing burnout or compassion fatigue. ADHD and autism are named areas of focus where she offers tailored support.

She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and she also holds memberships with professional bodies noted in her background. Those affiliations are part of how she keeps developing her practice while offering person-centred care.

Sessions aim to be collaborative and paced to the individual. People who want to explore practical strategies, emotional regulation, or creative ways of making sense of difficult experiences may find her approach helpful.

How therapeutic approaches shape online work

Client-centred therapy places the person at the heart of each session. It means the counsellor listens carefully, follows the client’s pace, and adapts conversations to what matters most to them. This approach is helpful for people wanting a supportive, non-judgemental space to talk through difficult emotions.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying small experiments to change patterns. It often suits people working with anxiety, low mood or sleep disruption who want practical strategies to try between sessions. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, known as DBT, adds skills for emotional regulation and distress tolerance, which can be useful for intense emotions and relationship difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and try different techniques to see what feels helpful. That choice is collaborative and may shift over time as needs change.

If you are considering online sessions, check the available formats before booking since the profile does not list specific options. Many people find remote counselling easier to fit around work, caring duties and rest needs. Online work can make shorter check-ins possible, reduce travel time, and let people use resources or exercises between meetings. Registered or accredited professionals can guide how to make sessions useful in day-to-day life without promising a specific outcome.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Credentials

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she work with?

She helps with stress, anxiety, grief, relationship problems, trauma and sleep disruption. Additional areas include ADHD, addiction issues, body image and career challenges.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Sessions are person-centred and collaborative, blending practical strategies and reflective work. She uses mindfulness, CBT and DBT ideas alongside creative methods like writing and sandtray.

How much experience does she have?

She has six years in private practice and about ten years supporting neurodivergent people. That background informs how she shapes sessions for different needs.

What professional credentials and region apply?

She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages and international options are available?

Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are offered?

The original profile does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current options before booking to make sure they fit your needs.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start working with her?

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

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