Sarah Mac Farlane , BACP

Sarah Mac Farlane is an integrative therapist based in the United Kingdom with nine years of professional experience. She holds accreditation with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, which represents counsellors and psychotherapists across the UK.

She supports people facing a wide range of concerns, including stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem difficulties, grief, eating-related issues, ADHD, relationship and parenting challenges, compassion fatigue, anger, and coping with life changes. Her work also extends to more specific areas such as attachment issues, body image, chronic illness and pain, and complex family dynamics.

Trained in multiple therapeutic approaches, Sarah draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness techniques, and Brain Working Recursive Therapy (BWRT). As an integrative practitioner she tailors interventions to each person, and she also offers couples work informed by training in the Gottman method and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT).

Sarah views clients as the experts in their own stories and focuses on building strengths, resilience, and practical skills. She aims to collaborate with people through change, offering steady support as they take steps toward clearer priorities and a more satisfying life.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a values-focused approach that helps people clarify what matters to them and take committed action even in the presence of difficult thoughts or feelings. It is useful for anxiety, avoidance, and life transitions as it builds psychological flexibility.

Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships influence current patterns of relating and emotional responses, helping people repair connection, manage fear of abandonment, and form healthier bonds in close relationships.

Sarah combines these approaches with practical techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) when helpful, adapting methods to each person's needs. Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process - she works collaboratively with clients to identify what fits their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, adjusting the plan as therapy progresses.

Online therapy offers flexibility in scheduling and access, allowing licensed professionals to deliver support through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, to maintain continuity during life changes, and to connect with a therapist from different locations while working toward meaningful change.