Sallie Edwards, BACP

Sallie Edwards is a qualified integrative counsellor who brings over four years of professional experience to her work and holds the BACP credential (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy). She has supported people facing a wide range of concerns, drawing on practical experience both in practice and in her family life as the parent of an autistic daughter who also has Tourette Syndrome and Functional Neurological Disorder. That lived experience gives her insight into challenges such as late diagnosis, masking, school attendance, anxiety and friendship difficulties, and the impact these issues can have on family dynamics.

Sallie blends theories and techniques from Client-Centered Therapy, psychodynamic work and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to create a tailored approach for each person she sees. She places high value on the therapeutic relationship, believing that being heard, treated with respect and free from judgment enables clients to explore their feelings and discover more authentic ways of being. This approach supports people dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, grief, trauma, relationship and parenting difficulties, addictions, self-esteem and many other life challenges.

In sessions Sallie helps clients unravel thoughts and emotions, gently challenge unhelpful patterns and identify practical steps forward. She offers calm, down-to-earth support and moves at each client’s pace, working collaboratively to build confidence, reduce distress and regain the ability to do the things that matter most.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Sallie Edwards uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a supportive, non-directive environment where the client’s experience guides the work. This approach helps people who need a listening space to explore feelings, build self-understanding and strengthen self-worth. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify and change unhelpful thought and behaviour patterns; it is practical and can be especially useful for anxiety, panic, low mood and stress. Psychodynamic therapy examines how past experiences and relationships influence current feelings and reactions, helping clients uncover deeper patterns that affect relationships and self-image.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is part of the process and Sallie works collaboratively with each person to find the best fit based on their needs, goals and preferences. She will discuss different methods, adapt techniques where needed and revisit the plan as progress is made so the work remains aligned with the client’s aims.

Online therapy with Sallie is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, providing flexibility to fit therapy into busy lives. These options make it easier to attend sessions from home or another convenient location, support continuity of care when schedules change, and allow clients to choose the format that feels most comfortable for them while working with a registered professional.