Sally Pettigrew, BACP

Sally Pettigrew is credentialed in the United Kingdom and brings 11 years of professional experience supporting people through relationship challenges, family conflicts, trauma and abuse. She holds a Masters in relationship therapy and has worked as a qualified Relate practitioner for 10 years, specialising in couples work and helping partners improve communication and rebuild trust. In addition to couple therapy, she has experience addressing parenting concerns and the practical complexities that arise in blended families and during separation. As a member of the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - she follows established professional standards and practices while adapting her approach to each person's circumstances. Sally emphasises respect, sensitivity and compassion in all sessions and tailors dialogue and treatment plans to meet clients' individual needs and goals. She aims to support and empower people taking the often-difficult first steps toward change, bringing warmth and a sense of humour to the therapeutic process. Please note she does not work evenings or weekends.

Evidence-Based Relationship and Family Work Online

Sally draws on her training in relationship therapy to help couples and partners improve communication, resolve conflict and rebuild connection; this approach focuses on interaction patterns between people and offers practical ways to change unhelpful cycles. She also works with trauma-informed methods when addressing trauma and abuse, which means paying careful attention to a person's past experiences and current safety while supporting recovery at a pace that suits them. In addition, she provides targeted parenting support that helps carers manage practical parenting challenges, blended family dynamics and separation-related issues with clearer boundaries and strategies.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is collaborative - Sally takes time to understand each client's goals, preferences and circumstances and will suggest evidence-based options that fit the situation. Together the client and therapist review progress and adjust the plan as needed to find the best fit.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility, allowing work to take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around daily life, to involve distant partners or family members when helpful, and to maintain continuity of care even when circumstances change.