Sarah Howell , BACP

Sarah Howell is a qualified therapist based in the United Kingdom with five years of clinical experience.

She has supported clients of different ages and backgrounds through work in both charity settings and private practice, bringing a practical and empathetic approach to each appointment. Her practice integrates solution-focused techniques, client-centered principles, and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) - a widely used model that explores the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours to create practical change.

Over the course of her work she has supported people facing low mood, anxiety, relationship difficulties, sexual abuse and other past trauma, addiction, grief, and low self-esteem. Sarah approaches every person as an individual, working in partnership with clients to recognise strengths and set realistic goals. She emphasises a collaborative, respectful relationship where listening and practical steps help clients build resilience and move toward the outcomes they want.

Sarah holds BACP accreditation, which indicates membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and offers therapy delivered in English.

Approaches used and how online therapy works

Sarah Howell draws on solution-focused methods that concentrate on identifying practical steps and building on existing strengths to resolve specific problems, which can be helpful for stress, coping with life changes, and goal-oriented work. She also uses client-centered therapy, which prioritises a warm, non-directive partnership where the client’s experience guides the pace and focus of sessions. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is another core approach she employs, offering structured ways to explore how thoughts, emotions and behaviours interact and to develop new patterns that reduce anxiety and low mood.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process. Sarah works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit best with their needs, goals and preferences, and adapts the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy with Sarah can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for people with busy schedules or mobility constraints. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care from different locations and to choose the format that feels most comfortable for each person.