Sarah Bennett , NCPS

Sarah Bennett is an experienced counsellor who has worked with people facing a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, bereavement, relationship difficulties, anger, eating concerns, trauma and many other life challenges. Her counselling journey began in Sydney in 2009, where she trained as a telephone counsellor for Lifeline, a national charity, before returning to England to complete a Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling and a University Certificate in Counselling at South Cheshire College, validated by Manchester Metropolitan University.

She is an Accredited member of the National Counselling Society (NCPS) and follows their framework for ethics and good practice. Sarah has undertaken placement work at Reaseheath College supporting young people and has served as a school counsellor at Brine Leas High School, assisting students with coursework stress, bullying, peer difficulties and family-related concerns. She has also volunteered with The Dove Service, a bereavement charity in Stoke-on-Trent.

Now in private practice in Nantwich, Sarah sees adults and adolescents who self-refer or are signposted by their GP. Her approach is rooted in Person-Centred, or Client-Centred, therapy and she adapts techniques to meet individual needs. She has a particular interest in anxiety management and offers practical strategies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), relaxation and breathing techniques, mindfulness and meditation. She also holds a Post Graduate Certificate in Integrating Hypnotherapy with Psychotherapy - Level 7 from the Manchester Institute of Psychotherapy, which she integrates where appropriate.

Sarah keeps her skills up to date through ongoing professional development and offers appointments by video call and telephone alongside face-to-face sessions. She aims to work collaboratively with clients, supporting them to explore choices and develop their own solutions, believing that people can find their answers and greater calm through the therapeutic process.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Sarah Bennett draws on person-centred practice to create a respectful and collaborative space where clients are listened to and their own goals guide the work. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on empathy, unconditional positive regard and helping people access their own resources to make changes - it is useful for relationship difficulties, low self-esteem and general life transitions.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), a structured approach that explores patterns of thinking and behaviour and introduces practical strategies to manage symptoms. CBT can be especially helpful for anxiety, depression, anger and stress management. Where appropriate, Sarah integrates hypnotherapy techniques that support relaxation and access to deeper states of focus as an adjunct to talk-based work.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Sarah works collaboratively with each client to decide which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences. Online therapy via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging offers flexibility for busy schedules, accessibility for those who cannot travel easily and continuity of care across different circumstances. Licensed professionals can adapt the same therapeutic tools used in face-to-face work to online formats to support progress and practical problem solving.