- Stress and anxiety
- Family conflict
- Self esteem
About Sarah
Sarah Dunn is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has three years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and major life changes. Sarah also supports those navigating young adult issues such as leaving home, study pressures, and early-career stress.
Sarah centres sessions on the person in front of her and treats clients as the experts in their own lives. She helps people talk through what is happening now, spot strengths they already have, and test small steps that could make a difference. Conversations are straightforward and practical rather than full of jargon.
In practice she focuses on coping strategies for daily stress, approaches to improve confidence, and ways to manage anxiety and trauma symptoms. She also addresses family-related problems and relationship communication when these affect the individual. Work often includes setting achievable goals, rehearsal of new ways of responding, and reviewing what works over time.
Sarah’s background includes hands-on experience supporting clients through life transitions and recovery after abuse. She keeps the sessions focused on present needs and practical next steps. People who come to her are usually seeking clearer thinking, steadier mood, and more reliable ways to handle pressure.
To begin she asks people to outline what they want to change and what matters most. From there she helps design short-term goals and practical techniques to try between meetings. The focus is on steady progress, not quick fixes.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions fit
Sarah works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One approach helps people learn specific skills to manage anxiety and stress, such as breathing regulation, activity planning and stepwise exposure to feared situations. This kind of work is useful for social anxiety, workplace pressure and general worry.Another strand concentrates on handling the effects of trauma and abuse through gradual, stabilising strategies. This involves building safety, identifying triggers, and practising techniques that reduce distress in everyday moments. It is aimed at improving day-to-day functioning rather than promising quick cures.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will discuss options with the client, try methods that match their goals, and adjust plans based on what helps. Clients are invited to feed back on what feels useful so the work can be adapted together.
Details of session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online meetings help fit therapy into study, work or busy schedules because they avoid travel and can be easier to schedule. Shorter check-ins, fewer commutes and the ability to join from different locations are practical benefits to consider when arranging appointments.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and coping with life changes. Young adult issues such as study or early-career pressures are listed among her focus areas.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is practical and person-focused. Conversations aim to identify strengths, set small goals, and test new ways of coping between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience working with clients in the United Kingdom.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practices in the United Kingdom.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the chosen plan.
How do I start working with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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