Sarah Mac Farlane

Sarah Mac Farlane greets people with a calm, straightforward approach. She is a BACP counsellor who has worked in the UK for nine years. She helps people facing anger, stress, anxiety, depression and other difficult life moments. Sarah aims to make the first step feel manageable and practical.

Sarah uses a mix of therapy styles to suit each person. She draws on cognitive behavioural ideas to break unhelpful thinking patterns. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice what matters and take small steps towards it. Attachment-based work and client-centred listening also shape her conversations.

Sessions focus on what someone wants to change. Sarah talks through coping strategies, short exercises and everyday actions that can make a real difference. She encourages people to use their own strengths and to try things between sessions so progress stays steady and practical.

Her background includes supporting people with trauma, grief, intrusive thoughts and issues around self-esteem and relationships. The counselling style is adaptable and clear, with an emphasis on realistic goals and tools that fit day-to-day life.

People who choose Sarah can expect straightforward language, calm pacing and a collaborative process. She helps people work out the next right step and stays focused on what will help most in ordinary life.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, then choose actions that match their values. It is often useful for anxiety, chronic worry and problems with motivation. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with small, practical experiments to change mood and behaviour; this approach is widely used for anxiety, low mood and anger. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how relationships shape the way people manage emotions and connect with others, which can help when past hurts affect current responses.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sarah will talk with each person about goals, preferences and practical needs, and will use that discussion to decide which methods to try first. The process is collaborative, with regular check-ins to see what is helping and what could change.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm which online options are available before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work or family life, avoid travel time and continue support when routines change. It can also allow shorter check-ins or different session rhythms to match a client’s week, and gives flexibility to try techniques between meetings.