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Sallie Edwards, BACP

Sallie Edwards is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression and parenting challenges.

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About Sallie

Sallie Edwards is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression and parenting challenges. She offers calm, down-to-earth support for those feeling overwhelmed, isolated or unsure where to begin. Her tone is practical and straightforward, aimed at people who want clear help rather than clinical language.

She draws on client-centred ideas to make sure people feel heard and respected in sessions. Cognitive behavioural techniques are used where helpful to identify unhelpful thinking and build coping skills.

Background and approach

Psychodynamic ideas are offered to gently look at how past experiences still affect feelings today. Sallie has four years of professional experience and lists membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Her own family life has given her direct experience of some care challenges, and she is familiar with the pressures faced by parents of children with additional needs.

In practice she helps people talk through difficult feelings, untangle confusing thoughts and find steps they can try between sessions. She aims to move at each person’s pace and to challenge gently when that will be useful. Typical issues she supports include grief, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, anger and shame, addiction and compassion fatigue.

She also works with concerns such as ADHD, chronic illness, body image and career stress. Her approach is adapted to each person rather than following a fixed template.

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Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	394925	November 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

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Therapeutic approaches and online support

Client-centred work places the person and their experience at the heart of sessions. It involves active listening, empathy and reflection so people feel heard and can explore what matters most to them. Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, focuses on practical steps to spot and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, which can help with anxiety, panic and low mood. Psychodynamic ideas look at how past experiences influence current feelings and habits, helping to uncover patterns that keep causing distress.

Deciding which approach fits best is a joint process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences and what feels most useful. Together they will try methods and adapt the focus over time so sessions remain relevant and effective.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to give practical choice. Video calls are useful for a close, face-to-face style; phone sessions can work well when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and messaging suit people who prefer writing, need flexible timing or want to pace their responses. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and other commitments while keeping the therapeutic relationship central.

Frequently asked

What kinds of problems can I bring to sessions?

Sallie works with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, stress, grief, relationship and family problems, trauma and addiction. She also supports people coping with parenting pressures, chronic illness, ADHD and career stress.

How would you describe the therapy style?

The style is warm and straightforward, centred on listening and respect. Techniques from client-centred, cognitive behavioural and psychodynamic approaches are used to suit each person.

What is Sallie’s background and experience?

She has four years of professional experience and practical knowledge gained from supporting a family member with additional needs. Her approach combines different therapeutic ideas to match each person.

Is Sallie a registered practitioner and where is she based?

She lists membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and is based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What formats are available for sessions?

Therapy can be delivered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are sessions charged?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and is handled via a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin if I want to try therapy?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s listed availability.