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Sally Pettigrew, BACP

Sally Pettigrew is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with 11 years of professional experience.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
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About Sally

Sally Pettigrew is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with 11 years of professional experience. She holds BACP registration which reflects her practice within recognised UK counselling standards. Sally focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety and relationship difficulties in practical, down-to-earth sessions.

She has particular experience with relationship and family concerns, including blended family issues, divorce and separation, and communication problems. She also supports people dealing with trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, and worries around pregnancy and childbirth.

Background and approach

Sally brings experience addressing topics such as infidelity, guilt and shame, midlife questions and finding life purpose. Sally works in a warm and respectful way and adapts conversations to each person. She aims to listen carefully and help people find tools they can use between sessions.

Her approach is straightforward and often practical, with a down-to-earth sense of humour where appropriate. Sessions are arranged during weekday hours only as she does not work evenings or weekends. She accepts people from outside the UK and offers several online formats to make therapy easier to fit into busy lives.

Sally encourages anyone feeling stuck to take the first step and explore what kind of change might be possible. Her practice emphasises collaboration - building a plan together and checking in on what helps. Over time she supports people to improve communication, manage panic or anxiety, and rebuild confidence after difficult experiences.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	380791	January 2027

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Sessions and payment

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

Cost Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.

Focus areas and approaches

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

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Parenting issues
Blended family issues
Communication problems
Divorce and separation
Family problems
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Infidelity
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Pregnancy and childbirth
Self-love
Women's issues

Working with evidence-based approaches online

Many people find brief, focused techniques useful when managing panic, anxiety and stress. Cognitive approaches help identify unhelpful thoughts and try out different ways of thinking and behaving to reduce panic and worry. Behavioural strategies can include gradual steps to face fears and practical tasks to lower anxiety over time.

Relational and skills-based work focuses on communication and how people interact with those close to them. This includes improving listening, setting boundaries, and practising conversations that have become difficult after events like separation or infidelity. These approaches suit relationship and family difficulties as well as issues around parenting and blended families.

Finding the right approach usually happens together. The therapist will discuss what is most important to the person, set small goals and try methods that fit their needs and preferences. The plan can change as progress is made and new priorities emerge.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video calls are useful for face-to-face conversation and non-verbal cues, phone sessions can fit a break in the day and use less bandwidth, while chat or messaging works for quick check-ins or when writing feels easier. These options make it simpler to attend therapy from different locations and at times that suit weekday working hours.

Frequently asked

What issues does Sally help people with?

Sally works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns. She also helps with trauma and abuse, parenting questions and related life changes.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is warm, respectful and straightforward. Sessions focus on clear conversation and practical steps people can try between sessions.

How long has she been practising?

She has 11 years of professional experience in counselling and relationship work in the United Kingdom.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and is based in the United Kingdom.

Can I have sessions in other languages or from abroad?

Sessions are offered in English and Sally accepts international clients.

Which session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

What do I need to do to begin?

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