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Sarah Sharp

Sarah Sharp, BACP

United Kingdom

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Counsellor - Young adult issues, anxiety

  • Client-Centred approach
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Grief and loss

About Sarah

Sarah Sharp is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has three years of professional experience in the UK. She works with common problems young adults face, including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem and motivation. She also supports people dealing with relationship and family concerns, addiction and parenting pressures.

Her style centres on listening and following the person's lead. She treats clients as the experts on their own lives and looks for the strengths they already have. Sessions aim to make space for honest talk and practical thinking about next steps.

Sarah uses client-centred approaches that focus on the person rather than labels or diagnoses. That means conversations tend to be paced around what matters most right now, whether that is coping after loss or building confidence for work or study. She keeps language straightforward and avoids clinical jargon.

Clients can expect conversations about small, everyday changes as well as deeper life questions. Sarah has worked with people facing chronic illness, cancer, pain and workplace stress as part of her practice. She has also talked through issues like guilt, shame, social anxiety and isolation.

People often begin by clarifying one or two practical goals for sessions. Over time the focus can shift based on what helps most - improving sleep, managing panic, finding purpose, or repairing communication. The emphasis is on steady, practical progress rather than quick fixes.

How client-centred work can suit online sessions

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening closely and letting the person set the pace. The therapist aims to reflect what you say and help you notice your own strengths. This approach is often helpful for anxiety, low self-worth, grief and life changes because it keeps the conversation on what feels most pressing for the client.

Many people try a couple of different ways of working before settling on what helps them most. Sarah will work together with the client to identify goals, test what feels useful, and adjust the focus over time. That collaborative process helps match tools and conversation style to each person's needs and preferences.

Session formats are not specified in her biography, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around study, work and commuting. It can also let someone choose quieter surroundings, switch to audio for lower bandwidth, or set shorter check-ins when time is limited. Registered or accredited professionals who offer online sessions aim to make the practical side of counselling fit into everyday life without adding extra stress.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered Therapy

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, depression, grief, self-esteem and motivation issues, plus relationship and family concerns and addictions.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her approach is client-centred, meaning conversations follow what the person brings and focus on their own strengths and choices.

How much experience does she have?

She has three years of professional experience working with clients in the United Kingdom.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.

Can she work with people who speak other languages?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does she take international clients?

She is not currently accepting international clients.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start working with her?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.

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