Sara Watson

• Stress and anxiety
• Trauma and abuse
• Grief and loss

About Sara

Sara Watson works on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, depression, addictions, relationship concerns and parenting issues using a humanistic approach. She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is a member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). Sara has three years' experience in counselling.

Sara trained in holistic therapies, sports therapy and nutrition before qualifying as a counsellor, and she describes her work as humanistic. She uses this perspective to focus on the person's experience and to help them make sense of difficult feelings. She has supported people affected by domestic abuse and other traumatic events, and works with common problems like anxiety, low mood and stress.

In sessions she listens without judgement and helps people explore what they are feeling. She offers practical conversation about relationships, self-esteem, coping with loss and managing strong emotions such as anger. She also addresses issues connected to attachment, abandonment and communication problems.

Sara aims to help clients reconnect with themselves so they can start moving forward. Her background in sports therapy and nutrition informs a broad interest in health and wellbeing rather than specific medical advice. She works with people facing life changes, career concerns, isolation and guilt or shame.

If someone is unsure how to begin, Sara asks questions to understand their situation and then plans sessions with them. Her approach is collaborative and paced to the person's needs, helping them find clearer steps and coping strategies for day-to-day life.

How therapeutic approaches work in online counselling

Her stated humanistic approach centres on the person's own experience and aims to help them make sense of their feelings and choices, useful for issues such as self-esteem, relationship concerns and coping with life changes.

She also describes herself as trauma informed, which means she pays attention to past hurt and its effects when discussing symptoms such as anxiety, depression or reactions to domestic abuse. This helps shape the pace and focus of sessions so they do not rush difficult topics.

Finding the right approach is part of the work and the counsellor will discuss options with the client. Together they will agree which methods and topics to focus on, based on the client's goals and what feels most helpful in early sessions.

Confirm the exact session formats and how they run before booking, as these details are not specified here. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions around daily life, such as shorter check-ins during a work break or avoiding travel time, and it can also suit people who prefer not to use video for every session.

Topics Sara lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Trauma and abuse
• Grief
• Self-esteem
• Depression
• Addictions
• Relationship issues
• Parenting issues
• Anger management
• Career difficulties
• Coping with life changes
• Abandonment
• Attachment issues
• Body image
• Commitment issues
• Communication problems
• Control issues
• Divorce and separation
• Domestic violence
• Emptiness
• Family problems
• Fatherhood issues
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• Infidelity
• Isolation and loneliness
• Jealousy
• Midlife crisis
• Self-love
• Women's issues
• Workplace issues

Questions about Sara

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. She supports people dealing with anxiety, including managing symptoms and finding coping strategies.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She uses a humanistic approach, focusing on the person's experience and on collaborative conversation.

What experience does she have?

She has three years' experience in counselling and has worked with people affected by domestic abuse and trauma.

Is she registered with a professional body in the UK?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is a member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS).

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can I book sessions from outside the UK?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription 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 your first session.