About Sarah
Sarah Bates has worked in counselling and therapeutic roles for five years and holds BACP and NCPS credentials. She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression and mood difficulties. She also helps those dealing with relationship and intimacy problems, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and struggles with self-esteem and compassion fatigue.
She takes a respectful, sensitive approach. Sessions are shaped around what each person needs. Sarah adapts the pace and focus so clients feel understood and can work toward practical change.
How Sarah works
Her work often covers everyday pressures such as sleep or eating difficulties, parenting strain, anger and career stress. She also addresses addiction-related concerns, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and issues affecting LGBT people. Conversations combine listening with clear steps to manage symptoms and build coping skills.
Sarah aims to make the first steps manageable. She explains options and what to expect, then creates a straightforward plan with the person in front of her. That includes short-term goals and check-ins so progress can be measured and adjusted.
People who prefer a down-to-earth style tend to find her approach helpful. She balances warmth with practical tools, offering coaching-style support where useful. Her background and flexible way of working are aimed at helping clients move through difficult moments and regain control.
What Sarah works with
The areas below are the ones Sarah selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
Also listed
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Eating disorders
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- LGBT
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Sleeping disorders
Training and background
| Registers | BACP, NCPS |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 5 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | United Kingdom |
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Online support options
Practical therapeutic approaches for online care
Sarah uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skills and understanding. One approach emphasises practical coping strategies to reduce anxiety and manage stress, teaching breathing, grounding and routine changes to help daily functioning. Another approach concentrates on processing trauma and abusive experiences in a paced way so memories feel less overwhelming and everyday life becomes easier to manage.Choosing the right approach is part of the work and is decided together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, then try methods that match the person's needs. If something does not fit, adjustments are made so the process stays collaborative and goal-focused.
Online therapy offers flexibility and makes it easier to fit sessions into busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction when visual cues matter, while phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be simpler to arrange. Live chat and text-based messaging suit short check-ins, written reflections or people who prefer typing over speaking. These options make it easier to keep continuity of care, attend during work breaks or manage therapy around family and travel commitments.
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