Sallie Edwards , BACP

Sallie Edwards is a qualified and experienced integrative counsellor with over 4 years of professional practice. She blends person-centred, psychodynamic and cognitive behavioural approaches to tailor therapy to each individual's needs, placing the therapeutic relationship at the heart of the work. Sallie emphasises a respectful, nonjudgemental space where people can be truly heard and begin to explore thoughts, feelings and behaviours that may be holding them back.

Sallie has worked with people facing anxiety, depression, stress, grief, relationship difficulties, parenting challenges, trauma and addiction, among other concerns. She understands that sometimes it is hard to name what is wrong and that counselling can be a place to untangle confusion, process painful experiences and find practical ways forward. Her practice includes supporting parents and families, and she draws on lived experience caring for her autistic daughter, who also has Tourette Syndrome and Functional Neurological Disorder. That personal perspective informs her understanding of the impact of late diagnosis, masking, school attendance issues, anxiety and friendship difficulties on autistic girls and on family life.

Sallie describes her work as down to earth and paced to the client's needs. She may gently explore how past experiences continue to influence present patterns and can use practical strategies to help manage panic, reduce stress and rebuild confidence. She holds BACP accreditation, which signifies membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and adherence to professional standards.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on providing an accepting, empathetic environment where clients lead conversations and explore their own values and choices. This approach helps people who need a supportive space to clarify feelings, build self-esteem and regain a sense of direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, works by identifying unhelpful thought patterns and developing practical strategies to change behaviours and manage symptoms such as anxiety, panic or low mood. Psychodynamic Therapy explores how past experiences and relationships shape present feelings and reactions, which can be useful for understanding long-standing patterns and resolving deeper emotional conflicts.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Sallie Edwards works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences, and may combine elements from different approaches to create a personalised plan.

Online therapy with Sallie can take place by video call, phone session, live chat or text-based messaging, offering practical flexibility for busy lives, childcare responsibilities or mobility limits. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and attend sessions from home, and they support a range of communication styles so clients can choose what feels most comfortable.