Therapist
Sarah Johnson
NCPS
Compassionate counsellor focused on practical change
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- Client-centred
- CBT-informed
- Goal-focused
About Sarah
Sarah takes a straightforward, compassionate approach. She listens without judgement and helps people name what is happening for them. Sessions move at a pace that feels manageable rather than rushed. Parents and carers often find the short, clear explanations helpful.
Her work draws on client-centred practice and cognitive behavioural techniques to tackle thoughts and behaviours that cause distress. Mindfulness is used to calm the mind and increase present-moment awareness. Solution-focused methods help set short-term goals and practical next steps.
Sarah has experience with a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, addiction, trauma and bereavement. She also supports people with relationship strain, intimacy issues, body image and career worries. Intellectual disability appears among her listed areas of focus, and she is comfortable considering diverse needs when planning sessions.
Sessions aim to be practical and rooted in daily life. Sarah helps people build coping skills they can use between meetings, and she reviews progress regularly. The tone is warm and goal-orientated, with an emphasis on small achievable changes.
To begin, people complete a brief questionnaire and then arrange a time to meet. Sarah works in English and accepts international clients, so people can connect from different locations.
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Areas of expertise
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Also works with
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
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How her approaches work in online therapy
Sarah combines client-centred therapy and cognitive behavioural therapy to help people make tangible changes. Client-centred therapy focuses on listening, empathy and supporting the person to find their own solutions, which can help when someone needs space to talk through difficult feelings. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions, and introduces exercises and practical tasks to change unhelpful patterns.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist will work together with each person to decide which methods feel most useful based on their goals and preferences. This collaborative approach helps tailor sessions to what the person needs at that time.
The practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time. Online sessions can make it easier to keep appointments around work or caring responsibilities and can allow brief check-ins when a full session is not needed. The original biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so please confirm current session options before booking. Many people find online therapy helps them use new skills in their everyday life more consistently.
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with many issues including stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, addictions, trauma, grief and relationship or intimacy concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and non-judgemental, mixing client-centred listening with practical CBT and solution-focused steps to set clear goals.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has six years of clinical experience and has worked with people facing a wide range of mental health and wellbeing challenges.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She practises in the United Kingdom and holds NCPS as a listed credential.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients, so people living abroad can connect as well.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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