Therapist
Sarah Leppard
BACP
Practical, respectful counselling for life changes
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- Person-centred
- Practical steps
- Gentle exploration
About Sarah
Her style is warm and straightforward. She listens closely and helps clients make sense of what matters most to them. Sessions are used to work through feelings, spot patterns that get in the way, and try out practical ways to make small changes.
Sarah draws on a mix of talking approaches to match the person's goals. She uses client-centred ways to keep the session focused on what the person wants. She also uses narrative and psychodynamic ideas to look at life stories and past patterns that influence how someone feels today.
People come to her for common problems such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief and difficulties with intimacy or parenting. She also supports those facing burnout, compassion fatigue, addictions, eating and sleeping difficulties, chronic illness and issues around forgiveness or guilt.
Her work is collaborative and paced to the individual. Sarah aims to help people feel heard, gain clearer perspective and build practical coping steps. If someone wants to begin, they are asked to use the site process to match and schedule a first session.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
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How Sarah's approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centred Therapy puts the person's concerns at the heart of the work. The counsellor follows what the person brings to sessions, offering empathy and support to help them find their own solutions. This approach can help with stress, low self esteem and relationship worries.Narrative Therapy looks at the stories people tell about their lives. It helps separate the person from the problem and can be useful for issues like grief, identity concerns and repeating patterns. That practical re-framing can make daily choices feel different.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the person about goals and preferences and will try different ways of working until something fits. This is a collaborative process that adapts over time.
For practicalities, please confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking. Online counselling can make appointments easier to fit into busy days, allow shorter check-ins or let someone join without needing travel time. It can also suit people who prefer not to use video or who need a quieter, low-bandwidth option for a session.
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Sarah commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression and grief, plus relationship and career worries and changes in life circumstances.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is warm and person-centred, focusing on the client's priorities and practical steps to move forward.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and practical difficulties.
What credentials and country base does she have?
She holds BACP accreditation and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm the current options before booking.
How are fees and cost handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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