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Sarah Howell, BACP

Sarah Howell is a BACP counsellor who offers short and longer-term therapy for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, low mood, anxiety or relationship strain.

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About Sarah

Sarah Howell is a BACP counsellor who offers short and longer-term therapy for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, low mood, anxiety or relationship strain. She writes in a straightforward way and aims to help people notice what’s already working for them. Sessions are delivered online by video, phone, live chat or text messaging to fit different needs.

Sarah has five years of experience working in charities and independent practice across the United Kingdom.

Background and approach

She has supported people affected by trauma and abuse, addiction, grief and issues with self-esteem. She also helps those coping with sleep problems, eating concerns, anger and the pressures of career change. Her style is collaborative and practical.

Sarah listens first, then helps people spot small changes that make life easier. She draws on client-centred and solution-focused ideas, and also uses cognitive behavioural techniques when they suit the situation. In a typical session she will ask about what matters most to the client and work with them to set clear, realistic goals.

Conversations aim to be calm and plainspoken so parents and busy people can follow along between sessions. The emphasis is on building on strengths and finding coping steps that fit everyday life. Sessions are offered in English and are arranged through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	389055	September 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.

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 Sarah lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Self esteem
Depression
Addictions
LGBT
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Anger management
Career difficulties
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue

Ways of working Sarah names

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How Sarah’s approaches work online

Attachment-based work focuses on how we connect with others and how past relationships shape current feelings. It can help people understand trust, closeness and patterns that repeat in relationships. Client-centred therapy emphasises being heard and accepted; the counsellor listens deeply and follows the client’s pace to help them find their own solutions. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and offers practical steps to change unhelpful patterns and reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood.

Finding the right combination of these approaches is part of the process. Sarah collaborates with each person to decide what feels most useful based on their goals and preferences. She may use listening and reflection at first, then add solution-focused or CBT techniques to work on specific problems together.

Online therapy offers flexibility for people with busy lives. Video calls let conversations feel closer to face-to-face meetings. Phone sessions or live chat can be easier when time is short or when people prefer not to be on camera. Text messaging and instant messaging support quick check-ins and ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, family commitments and other routines while working with a registered or accredited professional.

Frequently asked

What kinds of concerns can be brought to therapy?

Sarah works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, addiction, grief, self-esteem and career-related worries.

What is Sarah's therapeutic style like?

Her style is collaborative and practical. She uses client-centred listening, solution-focused planning and cognitive behavioural techniques when helpful.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Sarah has five years of counselling experience working with charities and in independent practice across the United Kingdom.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is listed with BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages and international arrangements are supported?

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

What session formats are available?

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

How are costs handled?

Sessions use a subscription model that varies with location and therapist arrangements, and the subscription can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with this therapist?

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