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Sara Paolini

BACP

Sara Paolini, BACP

Therapist in the UK

Sara is a BACP therapist in the UK.

  • 5+ years of experience
  • Focus areas include Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem
● Accepting new clients
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About Sara

Sara Paolini is an enthusiastic Transactional Analysis counsellor who offers support both remotely and in person. She brings a warm, attentive presence to sessions and focuses on helping clients explore their thoughts and feelings when they are facing difficult times, seeking meaning, or simply needing to be heard.

Sara is a member of UKATA and EATA and a registered MBACP member - MBACP denotes membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. Her background in Transactional Analysis informs a practical, relational approach that looks at how past patterns and interaction styles influence current experience.

She has particular experience working with clients who are dealing with anxiety and depression, dissociation, self-harming patterns, and trauma. Sara aims to create a supportive space where people can begin to untangle recurring patterns, develop coping strategies, and work toward clearer understanding and change.

Areas of expertise

Experience

5+ years

Credentials

BACP

Languages

English

Focus areas

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GriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersAnger managementCareer difficulties

Transactional Analysis and evidence-based online support

Transactional Analysis is a practical, relational approach that looks at how early patterns and interaction styles influence current thoughts, feelings, and relationships. It helps clients identify repeating dynamics and understand the roles they take in relationships so they can try new ways of relating and coping. Evidence-based therapeutic techniques describe structured methods drawn from research to help with issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma responses, and self-harming patterns - these approaches often focus on building coping skills, exploring unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns, and developing concrete strategies for day-to-day challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Sara works collaboratively with clients to explore their needs, goals, and preferences, and together they decide which methods to prioritise and adapt over time to suit the client’s situation.

Online therapy with Sara is offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access regular support from registered professionals, accommodate those who travel or live abroad, and enable consistent work on goals without the need to attend an office for every session.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Sara Paolini have?

Sara Paolini has 5 years of experience.

Is Sara Paolini a registered therapist?

Yes, she holds the BACP credential.

In which languages does Sara Paolini provide therapy?

Sara Paolini provides therapy in English.

Where is Sara Paolini located?

She is located in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Sara Paolini as my therapist?

You can work with Sara Paolini through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Sara Paolini work with international clients?

Yes, Sara Paolini works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Sara Paolini cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

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