Sara Monahan

• LGBT concerns
• Self esteem
• Compassion fatigue

About Sara

Sara Monahan works with people on trauma and abuse, self-esteem and confidence, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue and related concerns using evidence-based therapeutic techniques. She is a BACP member and has four years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. Sara uses a person-centred stance and encourages clients to draw on their own strengths when tackling difficult issues.

Sara focuses on helping people who are living with low self-worth and social anxiety, and those adjusting after painful experiences. She talks through what is happening now and what the person wants to change next. Sessions aim to build practical steps and clearer thinking rather than rely on complex jargon.

Her work also covers ADHD-related challenges, feelings of isolation and shame, and questions about life purpose. When feelings of guilt, resentment or pressure from others are present, she helps people identify manageable ways to respond. She offers straightforward tools to reduce overwhelm and improve daily functioning.

Sara places attention on relational patterns such as attachment worries and issues that show up in close relationships. She helps people notice repeated patterns and try different responses. This can help reduce repeated hurtful cycles and improve confidence in social situations.

People who come to Sara can expect calm, direct discussion and practical planning. The first sessions focus on what matters now, setting goals, and agreeing small steps to try between meetings. To begin, people choose the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

How evidence-based approaches are used in remote counselling

Two evidence-based approaches commonly used are trauma-informed work and strategies for managing attention and concentration. Trauma-informed work focuses on understanding how past harmful experiences affect current feelings and behaviour, and it helps people build safety and practical coping strategies. Approaches that address ADHD-related difficulties use structure, planning tools and short, focused tasks to reduce overwhelm and improve day-to-day functioning.

Another common method is straightforward work on self-esteem and social anxiety that looks at unhelpful thoughts and habits. This approach helps people test new ways of responding in familiar situations and notice what changes. Finding the right mix of methods is part of the process; the counsellor will work with the client to agree which approaches fit their needs, goals and preferences.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into everyday life, for example by saving travel time, allowing a shorter check-in during a work break, or avoiding the need to be on camera when that helps concentration. Registered or accredited professionals can use these practical advantages to make therapy more manageable alongside other commitments.

Topics Sara lists

• LGBT
• Self-esteem
• Coping with life changes
• Compassion fatigue
• ADHD
• Trauma and abuse
• Attachment issues
• Guilt and shame
• Isolation and loneliness
• Life purpose
• Narcissism
• Self-love
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Women's issues

Questions about Sara

Does she work with anxiety or social phobia?

Yes. She works with social anxiety and phobic concerns as part of her focus on self-esteem and confidence.

What kind of counselling style does she use?

She uses a person-centred style alongside evidence-based therapeutic techniques, encouraging practical steps and clearer thinking in sessions.

How much experience does she have?

She has four years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom.

Is she registered with any professional body in the UK?

She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.

Can I work with her in a language other than English?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does she take international clients?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How much do sessions cost?

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

How do I get started with a first session?

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