Sarah Johnson , NCPS

Sarah Johnson is a licensed counsellor and psychotherapist with the NCPS credential and more than six years of clinical experience. She holds a BSc Hons in Therapeutic Counselling, a diploma in counselling children and adolescents, and has supported people across a wide range of life stages and concerns.

Working with clients from age 11 through later life, she has experience addressing low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship difficulties, addiction, self-harm and suicidal thoughts, body dysmorphia and eating disorders, and a variety of other challenges. Her practice also includes support for ADHD, bipolar, grief, parenting and family issues, intimacy concerns, and career or life transitions.

Sarah trained as a therapist following personal experiences that shaped her commitment to mental health and wellbeing. She brings an empathetic, non-judgmental stance and offers a calm, client-centered environment where people can explore difficult feelings at their own pace. Her work draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, client-centered approaches, mindfulness practices, solution-focused methods, exposure techniques and existential therapy to help clients identify goals and develop practical strategies for change.

Sarah aims to support people in building confidence and moving toward meaningful change, and she welcomes the opportunity to work collaboratively with new clients.

Therapeutic Approaches and Accessible Online Support

Sarah Johnson integrates several evidence-informed approaches into her practice to meet a range of needs. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating an empathetic, non-judgmental space where the individual’s own goals and values guide the work - this approach is useful for building self-esteem, processing emotions, and strengthening personal insight.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and develop practical strategies to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-moment awareness skills that can reduce rumination and improve emotional regulation, which many people find helpful for anxiety, stress, and coping with difficult feelings.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Sarah works collaboratively with each person to explore their needs, goals and preferences, adjusting techniques over time so the plan fits the client rather than forcing a single method.

Online therapy offers flexibility for people with busy schedules or limited local options. Sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, allowing continuity of care across distances and time zones. These options make it easier to connect consistently, try different session formats, and fit therapy into everyday life with fewer logistical barriers.