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Sally Gardner, BACP

Sally Gardner is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom who helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, intimacy concerns and self-esteem.

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About Sally

Sally Gardner is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom who helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, intimacy concerns and self-esteem. She also supports people dealing with addiction, grief, sleeping and eating issues, and coping with life changes.

Sally brings seven years of professional experience to her work and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). Her style is warm and down-to-earth.

Background and approach

She meets people where they are and uses clear, plain language. Sally listens for the patterns behind current struggles and helps clients make sense of feelings and behaviours that feel stuck or confusing. Sally often looks at past relationships and childhood experiences to understand present difficulties.

That background work is used alongside practical strategies to manage distress and improve communication. She adapts conversations and plans to suit each person’s needs and goals. She draws on several therapeutic approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-based ideas, cognitive behavioural techniques and client-centred work.

These methods are chosen to fit the issue at hand and the person in front of her, rather than a one-size-fits-all model. Sally accepts international clients and offers sessions in English. Her approach aims to be compassionate and straightforward, helping people take the next small steps toward feeling better and more in control.

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Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	393308	December 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

Everything Sally lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Intimacy-related issues
Self esteem
Addictions
LGBT
Family conflicts
Grief
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Coping with life changes
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Abandonment
Attachment issues
Avoidant personality
Blended family issues
Body image
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Dissociation
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Eating and food-related issues
Emptiness
Fatherhood issues
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Gender dysphoria
Guilt and shame
HIV / AIDS
Hoarding
Hospice and end-of-life counselling
Immigration issues
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Personality disorders
Phobias
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Prejudice and discrimination
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sex addiction
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexual dysfunction
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Young adult issues

Ways of working Sally names

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Therapeutic approaches that suit online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then choose actions that reflect their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression and coping with life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns; it helps people understand connection needs and improve how they relate to others.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sally will talk with each client about what feels most helpful and try different ways of working until an approach fits. That collaborative process means goals and methods are agreed together and adapted as progress is made.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video calls let people use face-to-face conversation from anywhere. Phone sessions are helpful when less bandwidth or a quieter voice-only check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging can suit shorter exchanges, check-ins between sessions, or people who prefer writing over speaking. These options make it easier to fit sessions around work, family life or travel while keeping therapy consistent.

Frequently asked

What kinds of problems can be brought to counselling?

Sally supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, addictions, grief and many related concerns listed in her profile.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her approach is warm and plain-speaking. Sally listens for patterns, explores past relationships when helpful, and uses practical strategies for day-to-day coping.

How much experience does she have?

She has seven years of professional experience working with a broad range of mental health and relational concerns.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

Sally is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.

Can people who live outside the UK work with her?

Yes, she accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.

What session formats are offered?

Sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are sessions paid for?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.