- Person-centred focus
- CBT skills
- Psychodynamic work
About Sarah
Sarah Witt is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with four years' clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, depression and life changes. Sarah also supports people dealing with grief, trauma, eating and intimacy-related issues and matters linked to LGBT and gender dysphoria.
Sarah uses a blend of approaches and often draws on person-centred methods to guide conversations. That means she focuses on listening, clarifying what matters to the person and helping them find their own answers. She also brings in psychodynamic ideas to look at how early experiences shape feelings and patterns.
Cognitive behavioural techniques are used when it helps to identify and adjust unhelpful thought patterns and behaviours. Sessions are practical and conversational, with space to reflect on feelings and try small changes between meetings. The emphasis is on steady steps rather than quick fixes.
People come to Sarah for a wide range of difficulties, including addiction, caregiving stress, body image concerns, commitment and communication problems, and separation or divorce. She also works with issues such as abandonment, attachment patterns and avoidant personality traits.
Sessions are conducted in English and arrangements for international clients are accepted. The usual pathway is to complete a short matching questionnaire and then book a first session through the online options provided. Costs vary by location and use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How her approaches translate to online work
Sarah commonly uses person-centred methods and cognitive behavioural techniques in her work. Person-centred counselling focuses on listening, reflecting and helping the person name what matters; online sessions keep the same conversational style so people can talk through current worries and decide practical next steps. CBT involves noticing thought patterns and testing small behavioural changes; it can be used to set simple at-home experiments or structured tasks between meetings.She also draws on psychodynamic ideas when it is helpful to look at past experiences and how they shape present reactions. That approach is about noticing recurring patterns, linking early relationships to current feelings and increasing self-awareness over time. Choosing which approach to use is a collaborative process - the therapist will discuss options and agree a plan based on the person's needs, goals and preferences.
If you plan to try online sessions, check the booking details to confirm which session formats are currently offered. Many people find online work easier to fit around study or work, quicker to attend between commitments, and suitable for doing reflection and homework tasks between meetings. The therapist will help adapt methods so they work for the way you live.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, self-esteem and life changes, plus related areas such as grief, trauma, eating concerns and gender dysphoria.
How would she work with someone feeling lost after university?
She uses person-centred conversations to clarify priorities and values, alongside practical CBT techniques to try small changes and manage anxiety about next steps.
What is her clinical background?
She has four years' experience and describes an integrative approach that combines person-centred work, psychodynamic thinking and CBT methods.
What professional registration does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and works from the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be held in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
She accepts international clients; confirm any practical arrangements during the booking process.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription model which 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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