- Stress and anxiety
- LGBT issues
- Trauma-informed work
About Sabina
Sabina Petrine is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. She works with common concerns faced by people in early adulthood, including stress, anxiety, depression, family issues, self-esteem and LGBT-related matters. Sabina also notes work with trauma and abuse and areas such as sexuality and gender dysphoria.
Her approach is conversational and people-centred. Sessions focus on listening without judgement and helping clients name what feels difficult. Sabina aims to make space for thoughts and feelings so clients can better understand their patterns and options.
She draws on client-centred methods alongside psychodynamic and somatic ideas to look at how past experiences shape present feelings. In practice this can mean talking about memories, noticing bodily reactions, and reflecting on repeated relationship patterns.
When trauma is involved she uses trauma-focused work to manage upsetting material carefully. That can include pacing conversations and building coping tools to handle strong emotions.
Sabina is comfortable discussing topics that are often stigmatised, such as non-monogamy, kink and sexual assault. She also supports people thinking about life purpose, self-love and the particular pressures of young adulthood. To begin with she asks straightforward questions about what the client wants to change and what they hope to get from sessions.
Therapeutic approaches and online working
Sabina uses client-centred work to focus on the client’s current concerns. This approach involves open listening and reflection, helping people say what matters most and decide next steps. It suits issues like anxiety, low self-esteem and relationship doubts.She also uses somatic therapy ideas to notice how the body responds to stress. That can mean paying attention to breathing, tension or other physical signals and finding simple ways to ease those reactions, which is useful for trauma and anxiety symptoms.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sabina will talk with the client about goals and preferences, and together they decide which methods to try and how to pace sessions. That collaborative planning helps make sessions practical and relevant to everyday life.
Session logistics should be checked before booking because the biography does not list specific formats. Confirm which options are available when you schedule. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around study, work and travel, reduce time spent commuting, and allow shorter check-ins when needed.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, family concerns, trauma and LGBT-related issues, plus topics such as sexuality and gender dysphoria.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is client-centred and conversational, with an emphasis on listening and helping people name their feelings and patterns.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience working as a counsellor in the United Kingdom.
What professional credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is listed with BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
International clients are accepted. Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
The biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
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