Sarah Nelson, BACP, NCPS

Sarah Nelson understands that life can feel overwhelming and that everyone encounters difficult periods. She offers a warm, empathetic Person-Centred approach that encourages clients to explore their concerns at a pace that feels right for them, helping them make decisions aligned with their own values and needs. As a qualified Person-Centred counsellor she creates a non-judgemental space, listening with honesty and respect while treating each person as an individual with unique experiences.

Feelings of sadness, anxiety, loneliness or confusion can follow relationship strain, loss, or major life changes, and Sarah works with people to bring clarity and understanding to those experiences. Counselling with her can address a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family difficulties, self-esteem, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy concerns, career questions, coping with change and ADHD.

Sarah has completed a range of professional training and qualifications, including a Level 4 Counselling Diploma, certificates in Solution-Focused Therapy and remote counselling, a couples counselling certificate, and training in working therapeutically with autistic clients. She has also completed PAPYRUS SPOT training and foundational counselling skills courses. Sarah is registered BACP and NCPS - BACP indicates membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and NCPS denotes a professional counselling and psychotherapy credential.

Beginning counselling can feel daunting, and Sarah aims to make that first step more manageable by offering steady listening, practical support and collaborative work toward improved wellbeing.

Client-Centered and Solution-Focused Support Online

Sarah Nelson combines Client-Centered and Solution-Focused approaches to help clients make practical progress in therapy. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening without judgement, helping people feel heard and supported while they explore their thoughts, feelings and values - it is useful for addressing anxiety, depression, self-esteem and relationship struggles. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on identifying strengths and small, achievable steps toward change, making it a practical choice for clients who want goal-oriented work and strategies to cope with stress or life transitions.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Sarah works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences. She will discuss options openly and adapt the focus of sessions as progress and priorities evolve, ensuring the work reflects what matters most to the client.

Online therapy with Sarah is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to provide flexibility around work, family and location. These formats make it easier to attend sessions from home or during a break in a busy day, and allow registered professionals and therapists to tailor the pace and style of support to each individual’s circumstances.