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Sarah Johnson

Sarah Johnson

NCPS

Therapist · United Kingdom · 6+ years of experience

Compassionate counsellor helping manage anger and stress

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  • Practical short-term goals
  • Caring client-centred style
  • CBT and mindfulness

About Sarah

Sarah Johnson is a counsellor with six years' experience supporting people through difficult life moments. She holds a BSc (Hons) in Therapeutic Counselling and uses a client-focused style to help people manage stress, anxiety, anger and other concerns. Sarah aims to make starting therapy straightforward and approachable for anyone who is feeling overwhelmed.

She works in plain language and keeps sessions practical. Conversations look at what's happening now and what small steps could make daily life easier. She draws on cognitive behavioural therapy to spot unhelpful thinking and on solution-focused techniques to set short-term goals.

Sarah also uses client-centred and mindfulness approaches to help people build self-awareness and calmer responses. That can be useful for issues such as depression, low self-esteem, grief, trauma and relationship or intimacy-related difficulties. Her practice includes support for people facing addictions, sleep or eating struggles, and career or parenting stress.

Her background includes work with a wide range of adults and young people 11 and older, and she mentions experience supporting those who have been through abuse, self-harm and suicidal feelings. Sarah says her own life experiences shaped her decision to train and work as a counsellor.

She is registered with NCPS and offers services from the United Kingdom. Sessions are conducted in English, and international clients are accepted. Before booking, readers are advised to confirm current session options and scheduling details.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Credentials

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Client-centred therapy focuses on understanding each person's experience without judgement. It gives people space to talk while the counsellor reflects and helps them find their own solutions, which can be useful for low self-esteem, grief and relationship concerns.

Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact. It breaks problems into manageable steps and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful thinking patterns, often helping with anxiety, depression and anger management.

Mindfulness techniques teach simple ways to notice thoughts and bodily sensations without getting swept away by them. These practices can reduce stress reactions and support better sleep and emotional regulation.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The counsellor will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then try methods that suit them best. That collaborative process means approaches can be adjusted as therapy progresses to match changing needs.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into busy lives, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people take part without being on camera if that helps them engage more comfortably.

At a glance

Listed location
United Kingdom
Experience
6+ years
Credentials
NCPS
Languages
English
Registration (United Kingdom)
NCPS · No. Ncs23-02686

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Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Sarah help with?

Sarah supports people with stress, anxiety, anger and low self-esteem as well as depression, grief and relationship or intimacy-related issues. She also works with concerns such as ADHD, addictions, eating and sleeping problems, and coping with life changes.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is practical and client-focused, combining client-centred listening with CBT and solution-focused techniques. She aims to set manageable goals and use mindfulness to build calmer, more aware responses.

What experience does she bring to sessions?

She has six years' experience and has worked with a wide range of adults and young people aged 11 and above. Her background includes supporting people who have experienced trauma, abuse, self-harm and suicidal feelings.

What are her official credentials and location?

She holds a BSc (Hons) in Therapeutic Counselling and is registered with NCPS. Her practice is based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English for both local and international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options with the service before booking.

How are fees handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and registration details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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