Sandra Adams , BACP, NCPS

Sandra Adams has worked as a counsellor for more than 25 years, supporting individuals and couples through a wide range of concerns from depression and anxiety to relationship difficulties and trauma. She brings long experience to work with people facing complex issues, including those affected by domestic abuse and addictive behaviours.

Sandra is a Domestic Abuse, PsychoSexual and Gambling Addictions Therapist and also practises as a Clinical Supervisor. She established a Family and Friends group to support people affected by a loved one’s gambling, reflecting a commitment to practical, community-focused responses alongside therapeutic work.

As an integrative counsellor, Sandra adapts her approach to suit each person’s needs, drawing on different methods to provide care that is both compassionate and tailored. She emphasises respect, sensitivity, empathy and compassion in every therapeutic relationship, and works with each client to identify the most helpful path forward.

Sandra holds BACP and NCPS credentials, professional counselling qualifications that reflect her training and standing in the field. If an individual is ready to build on their own resources and feel more empowered, Sandra welcomes the opportunity to be part of that journey.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support

Sandra commonly uses client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and solution-focused therapy in her practice. Client-centered therapy focuses on building a trusting, nonjudgmental relationship and supports individuals to explore their feelings and values - it is useful for those seeking greater self-understanding and emotional support. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, making it a practical option for anxiety, depression and stress-related concerns. Solution-focused therapy concentrates on identifying goals and small, achievable steps toward change, which can be effective when people want clear, goal-oriented progress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Sandra works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals and preferences. She adapts her style and techniques as the work develops, involving clients in decisions about the pace and focus of sessions.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, fit therapy around work or family commitments, and access support from a licensed professional even when in-person meetings are not possible.