Sarah Lacey, BACP

Sarah Lacey is a United Kingdom based therapist with 22 years of professional experience and membership of the BACP - the professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK. She works with adults on a range of concerns including anxiety, stress, low mood, generalised anxiety disorder, work-related stress, grief, and self-esteem, as well as compassion fatigue, relationship difficulties and coaching for life adjustments.

Sarah approaches therapy from an evidence-informed stance, drawing on methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to offer practical strategies alongside compassionate support. She works collaboratively to help people identify and build on their existing strengths, translating insight into manageable steps that make everyday life feel more controllable and meaningful.

She offers short-term work for adults, typically up to eight sessions, with daytime availability on Mondays and Tuesdays. If an appointment runs late she will wait up to 10 minutes before sending a message and may suggest rearranging so that there is sufficient time to do the work effectively. Sarah is unavailable on Saturdays and Sundays.

Taking the first step toward therapy can be courageous, and Sarah acknowledges that decision while helping people set clear goals and practical ways to move forward.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take meaningful action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. It is often used for anxiety, stress and situations where avoidance has reduced quality of life.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior that maintain distress and teaching practical skills to shift those patterns. It is commonly used for anxiety, low mood and adjustment difficulties.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, non-judgmental relationship where the therapist supports the person to explore their experience and find their own solutions; this can be especially helpful for building self-esteem and working through grief or relationship concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Sarah collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexibility by allowing sessions through video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, reduce travel time and enable ongoing support in ways that suit individual routines and comfort levels. Registered professionals can adapt their techniques to work effectively across these formats, helping clients access consistent care from wherever they are.