Sarah Greenwood, BACP
Experienced person-centred counsellor and CBT practitioner
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- Person-centred approach
- CBT techniques
- BACP member
About Sarah
Sarah Greenwood is a counsellor with 17 years of experience in the UK. She offers a calm, non-judgemental space where people can talk about anxiety, low mood, stress and the issues that make daily life harder. She describes herself as empathic and friendly, and she encourages people to take the first brave step of asking for help.
She trained as a person-centred counsellor and works integratively, drawing on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside other methods. Sarah is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), and she follows its ethical framework. She engages in regular supervision and ongoing professional development.
In sessions she helps people talk through practical problems and painful feelings. That may include coping with trauma, addiction issues, low self‑esteem, grief, relationship struggles, sleep or eating difficulties, and the strain of caring for others. She also supports people facing identity and intimacy-related concerns.
Her style is collaborative and straightforward. She listens first and then suggests small, realistic steps that can be tried between meetings. Clients can expect a welcoming space to explore what matters to them and to test new ways of managing difficult thoughts and emotions.
Sarah has worked across private and public settings and holds an enhanced DBS check. She sees children, young people and adults and asks people to be honest about their goals so therapy can be tailored to their needs.
She trained as a person-centred counsellor and works integratively, drawing on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside other methods. Sarah is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), and she follows its ethical framework. She engages in regular supervision and ongoing professional development.
In sessions she helps people talk through practical problems and painful feelings. That may include coping with trauma, addiction issues, low self‑esteem, grief, relationship struggles, sleep or eating difficulties, and the strain of caring for others. She also supports people facing identity and intimacy-related concerns.
Her style is collaborative and straightforward. She listens first and then suggests small, realistic steps that can be tried between meetings. Clients can expect a welcoming space to explore what matters to them and to test new ways of managing difficult thoughts and emotions.
Sarah has worked across private and public settings and holds an enhanced DBS check. She sees children, young people and adults and asks people to be honest about their goals so therapy can be tailored to their needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodHypnotherapyImago Relationship TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
17+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
How therapeutic approaches translate to online counselling
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small committed actions even when feelings are difficult; it can suit those feeling stuck or facing big life changes. Attachment‑Based Therapy focuses on patterns in close relationships and how early experiences influence current trust and closeness, which can help with intimacy and relationship worries. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and offers practical tools to change unhelpful patterns, often useful for anxiety, depression and sleep or eating issues.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about their goals and preferences and try methods that fit their situation. Sessions are collaborative and adjusted over time so the chosen approach meets the person’s needs.
Session formats are not specified here, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around everyday life, such as squeezing a meeting into a lunch break or avoiding travel time. It also allows for shorter check‑ins when that helps maintain momentum, and options that do not require being on camera can reduce the need for bandwidth or lengthy preparation. Registered or accredited professionals can support therapeutic progress through these flexible arrangements, helping people use therapy alongside family, work and other commitments.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Sarah commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression and coping with life changes, among many other concerns such as trauma, addictions, grief and self‑esteem.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Sarah uses a person‑centred, collaborative style and integrates CBT to suggest practical steps. She aims for clear, manageable strategies alongside empathic listening.
How much experience does she have?
She has 17 years of experience working across private and public sector settings and continues professional development and supervision.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients access her sessions?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Sarah?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.