- Person-Centred approach
- CBT techniques
- Hypnotherapy option
About Sarah
Sarah Bennett is an NCPS counsellor in the United Kingdom with 11 years of experience. She works with adults on issues such as anxiety, depression, grief and relationship strain. Her practice also covers stress, self-esteem, addictions, eating and sleeping difficulties, ADHD and coping with life changes.
Sarah began her counselling work in Sydney in 2009 and trained as a telephone counsellor for Lifeline. On returning to England she completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling and a University Certificate in Counselling, both validated by Manchester Metropolitan University. She is an Accredited Member of the National Counselling Society (NCPS).
Her foundation is Person-Centred therapy, which means she listens and responds to what each person brings. She also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy techniques where they help, alongside mindfulness, relaxation and breathing strategies. Sarah has a Level 7 postgraduate certificate in integrating hypnotherapy with psychotherapy and uses it selectively when it may benefit a client.
She has experience working with young people during placements and as a school counsellor, supporting coursework stress, bullying and family issues. She has volunteered with a bereavement charity and worked with people facing life-changing illness and loss.
Sarah sees adults in private practice in Nantwich and offers sessions by telephone and video call as well as face-to-face appointments. She encourages discussion about practical techniques and presents them as options to try rather than strict homework between sessions.
Outside work she spends time with family and friends and lives with a much-loved dog, Leo, who sometimes keeps her company in the counselling room.
How her approaches are used in online sessions
Client-Centred therapy focuses on listening and responding to what the client brings. It is about understanding concerns and working from the client’s priorities, which can help with feelings of overwhelm, relationship strain and low self-esteem.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts, feelings and behaviours and teaches practical strategies to reduce anxiety, manage mood and address negative thinking. Mindfulness offers simple breathing and grounding practices to manage stress and improve sleep.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and together they will try methods that fit the person and the problem. Decisions about which techniques to use are made collaboratively and can change as progress is reviewed.
Confirm the session formats available before booking, as specific options are set by the therapist. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into study, work or busy days, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Telephone calls use less bandwidth and video calls allow for visual contact, so differing formats can suit different practical needs.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she support?
She works with issues including anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family matters, stress, self-esteem, addictions and ADHD.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her work is rooted in Person-Centred therapy, with practical use of CBT, mindfulness and relaxation techniques when helpful.
How much experience does she have?
She has 11 years of counselling experience, including telephone counselling in Australia and school placements in the UK.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an Accredited Member of the National Counselling Society (NCPS) and practises in the United Kingdom from Nantwich.
Which languages and international clients are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are used?
She offers face-to-face sessions in Nantwich and also telephone and video call appointments; confirm the current options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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