Sandra Adams

• Addictions support
• Relationship and intimacy
• CBT and client-centred

About Sandra

Sandra Adams works on addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, anger, self-esteem and a wide range of personal concerns using an integrative style that draws on Client-Centred, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Solution-Focused approaches. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) and has 26 years' experience.

Sandra has worked with people on depression, anxiety and trauma. She has particular experience with gambling-related problems and with the people affected by a relative's gambling, having set up a Family and Friends group for that purpose. She also supports people with relationship difficulties, sexual and intimacy concerns, and issues linked to attachment and abandonment.

Her clinical practice includes work on anger, grief, caregiver stress, codependency and problems around trust and commitment. She also helps people dealing with body image, financial stress, work and life-change pressures, and isolation or loneliness. Sandra has experience addressing domestic violence and its effects in individual work.

In sessions she uses person-centred listening alongside practical CBT techniques and short-term solution-focused planning. That means time is spent both on understanding a person's experience and on trying simple, practical steps that can change patterns of thinking or behaviour.

Sandra offers supervision to other clinicians and brings many years of practice to clinical decision-making. Sessions are conducted in English and she welcomes clients from the United Kingdom and internationally. Before booking, readers should confirm the current session formats available.

How Sandra's approaches work in online sessions

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so the client feels understood and can find their own solutions; it suits people wanting a conversational, supportive setting. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression and stress. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, achievable steps and on what the client wants to be different in their life, making it useful for goal-focused work.

Choosing an approach is part of the work together. Sandra will discuss your goals and preferences and help decide which methods to use, adjusting plans as you progress. This is presented as a collaborative process so the client helps shape the focus and pace of sessions.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work, caring roles or travel, and they can reduce time spent on commuting. They also allow practical choices such as shorter check-ins or reduced use of video if that suits a person better. Registered or accredited professionals can deliver these approaches effectively in a remote setting, and Sandra uses her clinical experience to adapt techniques to the format chosen.

Topics Sandra lists

• Addictions
• Relationship issues
• Intimacy-related issues
• Anger management
• Self-esteem
• Stress and anxiety
• LGBT
• Family conflicts
• Trauma and abuse
• Grief
• Parenting issues
• Career difficulties
• Depression
• Coping with life changes
• Abandonment
• Attachment issues
• BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
• Body image
• Caregiver issues and stress
• Codependency
• Commitment issues
• Communication problems
• Domestic violence
• Family problems
• Guilt and shame
• Infidelity
• Isolation and loneliness
• Life purpose
• Money and financial issues
• Multicultural concerns
• Paranoia
• Polyamory and non-monogamous relationships
• Prejudice and discrimination
• Process addictions
• Self-harm
• Self-love
• Sex addiction
• Sexual assault and abuse
• Sexual dysfunction
• Sexuality
• Workplace issues

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Solution-Focused Therapy

Questions about Sandra

Does she work with addiction problems?

Yes. Her practice includes gambling and other addictions, and she has run a Family and Friends group for people affected by a relative's gambling.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She uses Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Therapy in an integrative way.

How much experience does she have?

She has 26 years' experience working as a counsellor and as a clinical supervisor.

Is she accredited and where is she based?

She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS), and she practises in the United Kingdom.

Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?

Yes. She accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.

What session formats does she use?

The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start working with her?

Select the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.