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Sarah Sharp

Sarah Sharp

BACP

Therapist · United Kingdom · 3+ years of experience

Compassionate counsellor focused on practical change

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  • Client‑centred
  • Calm and direct
  • Practical coping

About Sarah

Sarah Sharp is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience and a BACP credential. She believes people carry strengths that help them face hard times. She encourages a calm first step and recognises how much courage it takes to begin therapy.

Sarah takes a straightforward, supportive approach in sessions. She listens first, asks questions to understand the whole situation, and follows the person’s lead when choosing what to work on next. Conversations focus on practical ways to manage stress, low mood, worry and anger, and on building confidence and motivation.

Clients come to Sarah for help with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, and issues around self‑esteem. She also supports people dealing with relationship strain, workplace stress, parenting pressures and life changes such as chronic illness or cancer. Past work has included addressing sleep or eating difficulties and coping with compassion fatigue.

In sessions Sarah uses Client‑Centered Therapy, which means she prioritises a warm, non‑judgemental relationship and helps people find their own solutions. The pace is set by the client, and sessions aim to make small, manageable changes that improve day‑to‑day life.

Sarah writes and speaks plainly in session so people know what to expect. She helps clients break problems into steps, practise new responses to stress and anger, and notice progress along the way. If someone prefers to talk through practical coping strategies, or to explore deeper patterns from their past, she adapts to fit those aims.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

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

Additional focus areas

CancerChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Credentials

United Kingdom

Languages

English

How client‑centred therapy works online

Client‑Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, non‑judgemental space where the person’s story guides the work. The counsellor listens closely, reflects what they hear and helps the client make sense of their feelings, which can help with issues like anxiety, depression, grief and anger.

Because the approach follows the client’s lead, the therapist and client decide together what to focus on. That might mean practising calming strategies, discussing ways to handle workplace or parenting pressures, or looking at patterns that affect self‑esteem and relationships. The therapist supports choice and self‑direction rather than imposing a fixed programme.

Finding the right way of working is part of the therapy process. Sarah will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and adjust the pace and focus to suit them. This collaborative planning helps make sessions feel relevant and manageable.

Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions around work or family schedules and reducing travel time. Online work can also make it simpler to have shorter check‑ins between longer blocks of therapy or to maintain continuity during life changes. Since session formats are not specified in the biography, please confirm current session options before booking to make sure they match your needs.

At a glance

Listed location
United Kingdom
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
BACP
Languages
English
Registration (United Kingdom)
BACP · No. 402443

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Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She works with concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger and self‑esteem, plus related issues like workplace stress, parenting strain and chronic illness.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

She uses a client‑centred approach that places the person’s experience first. Sessions focus on listening, practical steps and helping clients find their own solutions.

What background does she bring to therapy?

She has three years of professional experience working with people on mood, anxiety, grief and motivation, and she emphasises strengths and gradual progress.

Where is she based and what credential does she hold?

She is based in the United Kingdom and holds a BACP credential as supplied in her profile.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She is not currently accepting international clients.

How are fees handled and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin sessions with her?

Click 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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