Sally Willsher, BACP

Sally Willsher is a UK-licensed therapist with more than 16 years of professional experience and over 2,200 counselling hours. She holds BACP membership - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and is also a qualified supervisor who has supported other practitioners in their development.

Her background includes roles as a Counselling Service Manager and a Counselling Student Placement Manager, bringing both clinical and managerial insight to her practice. Sally works with people facing stress and anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, grief and loss, and wider life changes. She has particular experience supporting unpaid carers and addressing the emotions that caregiving can bring, including resentment, guilt, and frustration.

Sally creates an open, nonjudgmental environment where clients are encouraged to express thoughts and feelings honestly. She keeps her practice current through ongoing continuing professional development and by staying informed about counselling legislation and best practice. Taking the first step toward therapy can be difficult, and Sally recognises that starting the process is itself an important act of courage.

Therapeutic approaches and online sessions with Sally

Sally works from a blended approach that often includes Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships shape current patterns, helping people understand and change how they relate to others and form closer, more secure connections. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviours to reduce symptoms of anxiety and stress and to build practical coping skills. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-focused awareness and simple practices to reduce reactivity, support emotional regulation, and improve everyday coping.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Sally collaborates with clients to assess needs, goals, and personal preferences, adapting methods over time so the work fits the individual rather than forcing a single model.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - which makes it easier to arrange appointments around work, caregiving, or other commitments. For many people the convenience of remote sessions helps maintain consistency in therapy and supports access for international clients and those who find travelling difficult.