- Person-centred approach
- Mindfulness practice
- Practical coping strategies
About Sarah
Sarah Gensmantel is a BACP-registered counsellor and psychotherapist with four years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. She offers person-centred integrative counselling and life coaching to adults and young people, and she commonly supports concerns such as trauma, anxiety, depression, low self-worth, loss, grief and addiction.
Sarah blends talking therapy with optional practices like breathwork, meditation, mindfulness and yoga when clients want them. These additions are offered only when appropriate and always remain optional. Sessions can be short term or longer term depending on what the person needs.
Her earlier work in education focused on pastoral care and safeguarding. That background informs her approach to supporting people who feel overwhelmed, distressed or emotionally unsafe. She has experience working with people recovering from sexual abuse and rape.
Sarah places importance on the therapeutic relationship. She listens to both what is said and what can be hard to put into words. From there she helps clients develop insight and practical coping strategies they can use day to day.
She has a particular interest in trauma, including childhood trauma, but also works with a wide range of concerns such as ADHD, relationship and intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, career stress and coping with life changes. Sessions proceed at a pace that suits each person.
If you are a young adult facing pressures like study, work, money, identity or relationship strain, she offers straightforward support and practical tools to help manage those challenges.
How her approaches translate to online counselling
Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships shape current patterns. Online sessions can be used to notice relational habits, explore attachment wounds and practise new ways of relating in real time. Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person's perspective. In online sessions the counsellor offers space to speak, reflect and develop insight, with practical suggestions shared between meetings. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts, feelings and behaviours. CBT work in online sessions often uses structured conversations and short exercises to test new ways of responding to stress and anxiety.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and what feels comfortable, and together they will choose methods that fit the person's needs. That decision is collaborative and can change as the work progresses.
The original profile describes counselling offered online but does not list specific session formats. Please confirm the current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around study, work and day-to-day life, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find remote work helpful for maintaining continuity while managing busy schedules.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she work with?
She supports a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, depression, addictions and relationship or intimacy-related issues.
How would she work with someone feeling lost after university?
She uses person-centred and integrative methods to listen and help clarify goals. Sessions combine talking together and practical coping strategies tailored to the situation.
What is her professional background and experience?
She has four years of experience and a background in education with a focus on pastoral care and safeguarding, which informs her work supporting distressed people.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and works in the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography describes online counselling; please confirm current session formats before booking to be sure which options are offered.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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