Sarah Willcocks, BACP

Sarah Willcocks is a Person-Centred counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief and life changes. She works with clients experiencing depression, bipolar and effects of trauma and abuse. Her manner is warm and interactive and she seeks to create a respectful space where people can set the pace.

She has 14 years of professional experience and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, known as BACP. That membership means she follows the BACP Ethical Framework and its guidance on online work. Sarah explains things simply and focuses on what matters most to each person.

Her main approach is Person-Centred therapy, which means she aims to be honest, non-judgemental and accepting while letting the client lead the process. She also uses Solution-Focused techniques to help people notice what is working and build small steps towards change.

In sessions she offers a compassionate, practical style. Conversations are guided by the client’s priorities and may include looking at coping strategies for sleep, eating, anger or addictive behaviours. She also supports people dealing with relationship and intimacy issues, career strain, ADHD and first responder challenges.

People choose Sarah when they want a counsellor who listens closely and helps them find their own answers. She emphasises partnership and aims to empower clients to make changes that fit their life and values.

How these approaches translate to online counselling

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the counsellor offering honest, non-judgemental listening and accepting the client’s lead. Online or face-to-face this approach helps people feel heard and decide what changes matter most to them.

Motivational Interviewing is a conversational way to explore readiness for change and increase personal motivation. It can help when someone is unsure about making shifts in behaviour or wants support to commit to new goals.

Solution-Focused Therapy looks for existing strengths and small practical steps that make a difference quickly. It suits people who want concrete ways to move forward and to build on what already works in their life.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options with each person and shape sessions around their needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process where techniques are adapted over time.

Online therapy can make fitting counselling into everyday life easier. It can reduce travel time and help people arrange sessions around work or family commitments. Confirm the specific session options before booking, as the biography does not list formats, and the therapist can then advise which arrangements will best suit practical needs.