Sabina Petrine, BACP

Sabina Petrine is a licensed counsellor based in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience and holds the BACP credential - membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She has worked with people experiencing stress and anxiety, LGBT-related concerns, and depression, offering steady support while clients navigate difficult emotions and life changes.

Sabina focuses on building an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be shared freely. She encourages clients to explore their experiences at a pace that feels safe, helping them identify practical steps toward greater well-being.

Recognising that seeking change requires courage, Sabina aims to empower each person she meets, offering collaborative guidance as they take the first steps toward a more fulfilling and happier life.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Sabina commonly draws on client-centered therapy, trauma-focused work, and somatic approaches to support people with a range of concerns. Client-centered therapy emphasises empathic listening and collaboration - it helps clients explore their own goals and build self-trust while working through stress, relationship issues, or low self-esteem. Trauma-focused therapy concentrates on processing distressing experiences and their emotional impact - it is aimed at helping people who have experienced abuse, sexual assault, or other traumatic events to reduce the hold those memories have on daily life. Somatic therapy pays attention to bodily sensations and the connections between physical experience and emotion - it can be useful for anxiety, trauma responses, and feeling more grounded in the present.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Sabina works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts the plan as progress unfolds. Registered professionals and therapists often combine techniques to match what helps an individual most.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to fit work into busy schedules and to connect from different locations. These options allow regular contact and continuity of care while accommodating personal routines and accessibility needs.