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Sarah Willcocks, BACP

Person-Centred counsellor for anxiety and stress

14 years in practice · based in United Kingdom · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Sarah

Sarah Willcocks is a Person-Centred counsellor who supports people facing stress, anxiety, grief and trauma. She also works with depression, bipolar, addictions and relationship or intimacy-related concerns. Her approach is calm and human, aimed at helping people take small steps toward feeling steadier.

She has 14 years of professional experience and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, commonly shown as BACP. That membership means she follows the BACP Ethical Framework and the BACP Guidelines for online counselling.

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Background and approach

Sessions are friendly and interactive. Sarah aims to be honest and non-judgemental while allowing each person to set the pace. She listens closely and helps people clarify what matters most to them in the moment.

Her working methods draw on Person-Centred practice together with solution-focused techniques and motivational interviewing. This mix is used to explore feelings, identify small goals and build practical steps to try between sessions. Sarah has worked with people affected by childhood and adult trauma, abuse, bereavement and PTSD.

She also has experience supporting those dealing with sleep and eating difficulties, anger, self-esteem and life transitions. The focus is on helping people feel understood and on finding manageable ways forward. People who choose her can expect straightforward conversation and collaborative planning.

Sarah aims to support each person’s strengths while helping them face change at a pace that feels right.

How her approaches work online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on being heard and accepted. The counsellor offers honest, non-judgemental listening so the person can lead the conversation and set the pace. This approach helps with bereavement, trauma and emotional distress where feeling understood matters.

Motivational Interviewing helps people sort out mixed feelings and find their own reasons for change. It uses gentle questions and reflective listening to identify small, practical steps for issues such as addiction, sleep difficulties or lifestyle shifts.

Solution-Focused Therapy looks for what works now and builds on it. Sessions concentrate on clear, short-term goals and small actions to try between meetings, which can suit people wanting manageable change.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences and then agree a way of working together. That collaborative process helps shape the mix of methods used as therapy progresses.

Online sessions offer flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when deeper connection helps. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a short break. Live chat and text-based messaging support quick check-ins, reflections or people who prefer typing. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life while keeping the focus on practical progress.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does Sarah work with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and bereavement, as well as depression, bipolar and addictions. Other areas include relationship issues, intimacy concerns, sleep and eating difficulties.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is warm, interactive and non-judgemental. Sessions focus on listening, clarifying priorities and setting small practical steps to try between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has 14 years of professional experience working with a wide range of concerns including trauma, PTSD and bereavement.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP, and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
Work can be done via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging depending on what suits the person.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. You can then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

What this therapist works with

Experience
14 years
Licensed
Languages
English

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