- Addictions support
- Client-centred work
- Attachment focus
About Sandra
Sandra 'Sandy' Vado is an NCPS counsellor in the United Kingdom with nine years of professional experience. She helps people who are coping with addictions, LGBTQ+ related concerns, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and major life changes. Sandy also supports people dealing with intimacy issues, parenting pressures, low self-esteem, career uncertainty and ADHD-related challenges.
Sandy prefers plain talk and straightforward sessions. She aims to make it easier to say what is on your mind and to sort through feelings without judgement. Conversations focus on practical steps and clearer understanding rather than jargon or lengthy theory.
Her background includes work with attachment issues and trauma. That experience informs how she notices patterns in relationships and emotional responses. Sandy pays attention to how early relationships can shape reactions to stress, intimacy and trust.
She uses client-centred principles to keep sessions focused on the person in front of her. That means time is given to what matters most to the client and the pace is set together. Trauma-focused methods are used when past events are still affecting day-to-day life and need direct attention.
Sandy speaks English, Spanish, French and Haitian Creole, and she can work with people internationally. Fees vary by location and sessions are provided via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
How her therapeutic approaches work online
Sandra uses attachment-based ideas to notice how early relationships shape present patterns. This approach looks at connection and trust, and can help with intimacy issues, attachment concerns and relationship repeat cycles.She also draws on client-centred practice, which places the client's priorities at the centre of each session. That means conversations are paced and focused according to what the client wants to address, whether that is career stress, parenting strain or identity questions.
Trauma-focused work is used when past events continue to affect daily life. This involves focused techniques to reduce the impact of traumatic memories and to build more manageable ways of responding to triggers.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sandra will discuss how these methods might suit a person's concerns, goals and preferences and will agree a plan together in the early sessions.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because the original biography does not list specific formats. Ask which formats are offered and how they fit your routine. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around studies, work shifts or busy days, and they can allow shorter check-ins or video calls when that helps with time and travel.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Spanish, French, Haitian Creole
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with addictions, LGBTQ+ related issues, relationship problems, trauma and coping with life changes, among other areas such as self-esteem, parenting and career concerns.
What is her typical approach in sessions?
Sessions follow client-centred principles so the client's priorities guide the work. Trauma-focused methods and attachment-informed perspectives are used when relevant to the presenting issues.
How much experience does she have?
She has nine years of professional experience working with a range of concerns including trauma, addictions and relationship issues.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is listed with NCPS and practices in the United Kingdom.
Can she work with people who don't live in the UK?
Yes, she accepts international clients and offers services to people outside the UK.
Which languages can sessions be held in?
Sessions can be conducted in English, Spanish, French and Haitian Creole.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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