Sarah Howell , BACP

Sarah Howell is a qualified UK-based therapist who brings a practical and compassionate approach to counselling. With experience gained in both charity settings and private practice, she has supported people of all ages and backgrounds through a range of challenges. Her work is solution-focused and client-centered, and she also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients identify patterns and develop new strategies.

Sarah has worked with people affected by low mood, anxiety, relationship difficulties, sexual abuse and other past trauma, addiction, grief, and low self-esteem. She treats each person as a distinct individual and prioritizes a collaborative partnership that helps clients recognise their strengths and work toward clear, achievable goals. Sarah aims to create an environment where clients feel respected and supported as they navigate change and recovery.

She holds BACP, which indicates membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and offers counselling remotely via video, email, and instant messenger. Sarah focuses on practical tools and empathetic listening to help clients move forward at their own pace.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Sarah Howell draws on several established approaches to tailor therapy to each person's needs. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships shape current patterns of relating - it can be helpful for people who struggle with intimacy, trust, and relationship cycles. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client's own perspective, offering empathetic listening and support to help people discover their values and make meaningful changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and learn practical strategies to manage symptoms like anxiety, low mood, and stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Sarah works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit best with their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, and she adapts techniques as the work evolves. This collaborative stance helps ensure therapy remains relevant and effective for each individual.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility by making sessions accessible across formats such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options allow clients to choose the communication style that suits their schedule and comfort level while maintaining continuity of care even when in-person meetings are not possible.