- Person-Centred approach
- Solution-Focused techniques
- Motivational Interviewing
About Sarah
Sarah Willcocks is a BACP counsellor with 14 years of professional experience based in the United Kingdom. She works with young adults and others facing stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood challenges, grief, trauma and abuse, and difficulties with relationships and intimacy. Sarah also supports people dealing with addictions, eating and sleeping struggles, anger, self-esteem, career choices and major life changes.
Her way of working is person-centred. That means she listens first and follows the lead of the person in front of her. Sessions focus on what matters most to the client, with honest, non-judgemental responses and practical steps where helpful. She uses solution-focused techniques and motivational interviewing alongside person-centred principles.
Sarah has long experience supporting people affected by childhood and adult trauma, including emotional, physical and sexual abuse. She has also worked with clients who have been diagnosed with personality disorders, bipolar disorder, OCD and PTSD, and with those coping with bereavement and traumatic loss.
In therapy she aims to be straightforward and engaged. People can expect a conversational style that clarifies goals and looks for realistic next steps. Sessions can include short-term solutions or deeper exploration depending on what the client prefers.
She is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and works according to the BACP Ethical Framework. For someone wrestling with early adult pressures like leaving home, job stress, study demands or identity questions, her approach aims to make talking about those issues more manageable.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Sarah uses person-centred (client-centred) work to create a listening space where the client leads the pace. This approach focuses on honest, non-judgemental engagement and is often helpful for people processing grief, trauma or identity questions.She also draws on Solution-Focused Therapy, which looks for small, practical changes and builds on what already works. Motivational Interviewing is used to explore ambivalence and support people making changes, such as addressing addictions or shifting difficult habits.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most useful, and then shape sessions collaboratively. That way the method can shift as needs change rather than being fixed from the start.
Confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into study, work or busy schedules and reduce travel time. They also allow for flexible lengths and times that suit everyday life, and can be useful when a quieter setting or not needing video would help. Registered professionals and therapists generally aim to match the session format to what works best for each person.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood issues, grief, trauma and abuse, and relationship and intimacy-related matters. Other areas include addictions, eating and sleeping problems, anger, self-esteem and coping with life changes.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is person-centred and interactive, with honest, non-judgemental listening. She combines that with solution-focused techniques and motivational interviewing to work on practical steps.
How much experience does she have?
She has 14 years of professional experience working with a wide range of concerns including trauma, bereavement and mood disorders.
What are her credentials and where does she practise?
She is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept clients from other countries?
She accepts international clients, so people outside the UK can enquire about working together.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
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