- Warm and interactive
- Practical goals
- Person-led pace
About Sarah
Sarah Willcocks is a Person-Centred counsellor who focuses on helping people with stress, anxiety, grief and sleeping difficulties. She works with people experiencing depression, bipolar and issues related to trauma and abuse. Sarah aims to offer a respectful and compassionate space where clients can speak openly and set the pace for their work together.
Sarah has 14 years of professional experience and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. That membership means she follows the BACP Ethical Framework for Good Practice and the BACP Guidelines for Online Counselling and Psychotherapy. She draws on that guidance when planning sessions and responding to each person’s needs.
Her style is warm and interactive. Sessions are led by the client’s concerns and priorities rather than a rigid agenda. Sarah emphasises honesty, non-judgement and acceptance as part of building a trusting working relationship.
Alongside Person-Centred practice she uses Solution-Focused ideas and Motivational Interviewing to help people make practical changes. Those methods are used to set small goals, identify strengths and find ways forward that feel manageable.
People come to Sarah for many reasons, including bereavement, traumatic loss, ongoing mood problems and difficulties with relationships or addictive behaviours. She aims to support clients to build clearer coping strategies and to make decisions that fit their life and values.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centred Therapy places the person and their experience at the centre of sessions. The counsellor offers acceptance, honesty and empathy while the client leads the pace and topics, which can support people dealing with grief, trauma and ongoing mood difficulties.Motivational Interviewing helps people explore their readiness for change and resolve mixed feelings. It focuses on building motivation and finding practical next steps, useful when someone wants to change habits or tackle addictions.
Solution-Focused Therapy looks for small, achievable changes and highlights strengths and resources. It is often used alongside other approaches to set clear, short-term goals and to track progress in everyday life.
Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and then adapt methods together, so the plan fits the individual’s needs. This is a collaborative process rather than a one-size-fits-all prescription.
Practical benefits of online therapy include easier fitting of sessions around work or family, fewer travel requirements and the option to continue work while living at a distance. The original profile notes adherence to BACP online guidance, but it does not list specific session formats here. Please confirm the available online formats before booking so sessions can be arranged to suit your routine.
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Experience
14+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Sarah work with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, bipolar and sleeping issues, among other concerns. Trauma, abuse and relationship difficulties are also listed areas of focus.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and interactive, with an emphasis on honesty and non-judgement. Sessions are led by the client and progress at a pace that suits them.
What relevant experience does she have?
Sarah has 14 years of professional practice working with a wide range of issues, including bereavement, traumatic loss and clients with mood and personality disorder diagnoses.
What professional credentials and location are listed?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography refers to online counselling and the BACP Guidelines for Online Counselling and Psychotherapy. Please confirm the current session formats directly before booking.
How are fees handled for sessions?
Costs vary with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Sarah?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.