- Person-centred counselling
- Stress and anxiety
- Life purpose conversations
About Stella
Stella Sacarello is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. She works with adults who feel stuck after a change at work, in relationships, or with their health. Common concerns she helps with include stress, anxiety, self-esteem, grief and life purpose.
Stella uses a person-centred counselling approach. She frames the client as the expert on their own life and focuses on the client’s strengths. Sessions are conversational and paced to the individual, with the counsellor offering support and reflection rather than giving directions.
People often come to her when motivation has dipped or when big transitions leave them unsure what matters next. Stella spends time listening to each person’s story and identifying practical ways to move forward. She pays attention to how past family relationships or recent losses affect present choices.
Her work also covers areas such as chronic illness and pain, fertility and separation, gender dysphoria, and issues linked to prejudice or discrimination. Stella can help talk through the emotional impact of these experiences and look at manageable steps for coping.
Stella offers sessions in English and practises from within the UK. She uses a subscription session model that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, people are invited to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How Stella uses person-centred work online
Person-centred counselling focuses on listening and reflecting back what the client says. It helps people clarify values, notice strengths and make decisions after big changes. This approach suits those who need a thoughtful conversational space rather than directive advice.Another evidence-based technique often used alongside person-centred work is problem-focused exploration. This involves breaking larger worries into smaller, manageable steps and testing what works in everyday life. It is especially helpful for stress, low motivation and practical coping with illness or loss.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Stella will work with each person to decide which methods match their needs, goals and preferences. That collaboration helps shape session focus and the pace of work.
The biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so please confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel time and offer shorter check-ins when needed. They also allow people to choose quieter surroundings and avoid being on camera if that helps them engage more comfortably.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, grief and people questioning their life purpose. She also supports people facing issues like chronic illness, separation and prejudice.
How does she approach someone feeling stuck?
She uses person-centred counselling, which involves listening closely and reflecting back what matters to the client. The aim is to identify strengths and small, practical steps forward.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience working with adults on issues such as anxiety, grief and life changes.
What are her credentials and where does she practise?
She is BACP registered and works in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
She does not currently accept international clients. Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment work?
Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, and costs vary with location.
What should I do to get started?
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.