- Stress and anxiety
- Self esteem
- Life purpose
About Sarah
Sarah Rose Gibson is a counsellor registered with the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) and has three years of practice in the United Kingdom. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and depression. She also supports people coping with issues such as abandonment, attachment concerns, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness or pain, and questions about life purpose.
She has worked in both the charity and private sectors. Her qualification includes a Level 4 diploma in counselling from Key Counselling, and she holds NCPS registration. Sarah uses ideas from three therapeutic models and explains each approach when it is used in sessions.
Sessions aim to be conversational and practical. Sarah invites people to talk through what feels overwhelming, to notice patterns that keep coming up, and to try small changes between meetings. She is straightforward about the methods she uses and discusses what might fit best for each person.
People often come to her after a change in work, relationships or health when they feel unsure what comes next. In those meetings she pays attention to emotional patterns, communication problems and the effects of stress on everyday life. She also addresses matters such as guilt, shame, impulsivity and isolation.
When you first reach out you complete a short matching questionnaire and then arrange an initial session. The practice uses a subscription model for sessions that can be cancelled at any time, and costs vary with location. International clients who speak English are accepted.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Sarah draws on three evidence-based therapeutic techniques and will explain which ones she is using as sessions progress. One approach focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns to reduce anxiety and low mood. Another approach looks at attachment and relationship patterns to help people understand how past experiences influence current responses. A third approach addresses coping with chronic illness or caregiver stress by combining practical strategies and emotional processing.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist discusses goals, preferences and what has or has not helped before, then tests methods together. This means the plan can change if something does not feel useful, and the client helps shape what is tried next.
Confirm current session options before booking as the biography does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, for example by removing travel time or allowing a shorter check-in during a work break. They can also allow people to have conversations without needing to be on camera if that helps, or to choose a time that suits different time zones for international clients.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and depression, and also addresses related issues such as attachment, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness and questions about life purpose.
How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She uses ideas from three therapeutic models and explains each one in plain terms. Sessions tend to be conversational and focus on patterns, practical steps and what fits your situation.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of experience working with adults in charity and private settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds a Level 4 diploma in counselling from Key Counselling and is registered with the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). She practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are accepted; confirm any regional details when booking.
How are sessions charged?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I do to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.