Sandra Ankrah

Sandra Ankrah is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people navigate anxiety, grief, depression and major life changes. She offers calm, non-judgemental support and listens carefully to what each person wants to work on. Sandra works in English and Twi and brings ten years of experience to her practice.

Her style draws on person-centred ideas, which means she avoids telling people what to do. Instead she follows each person's lead and helps them make sense of their feelings. She aims to be genuine and respectful, so conversations stay focused on what matters to the client.

Sandra also draws on cognitive behavioural techniques to spot patterns that keep difficulties going, and on psychodynamic thinking to look at how past experiences can affect present choices. She mixes these approaches with brief, solution-focused work when people want practical, short-term change.

She has worked with people dealing with stress, relationship problems, parenting strains, addiction concerns, bipolar symptoms, ADHD and compassion fatigue. Sandra has also supported carers and those facing chronic illness or disability with the emotional impact of that role.

Sandra is an NCPS member, which is noted on her profile. She says the first session is about understanding priorities and agreeing a plan together. The emphasis is on steady support and on building practical steps that fit everyday life.

How Sandra's approaches work in online counselling

Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and following what the client wants to address. The therapist offers empathy and reflection, helping people clarify their goals and feel understood, which can be useful for grief, low self-esteem and relationship worries.

Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It helps people spot unhelpful patterns and try practical, small changes to reduce anxiety, manage mood swings or improve sleep.

Finding the right way of working is part of the process. Sandra will talk with each person about what feels most useful and adapt techniques to match their goals and preferences. Decisions about pace, exercises and topics are made together so the plan fits the person's life.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people try approaches such as CBT worksheets or reflective talking in ways that suit their daily routine.