Sarah Willcocks , BACP

Sarah Willcocks is a qualified person-centred counsellor with 14 years of professional experience supporting people through loss, trauma and a wide range of emotional challenges. She is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works in line with the BACP Ethical Framework for Good Practice and the BACP Guidelines for Online Counselling and Psychotherapy.

Sarah has particular experience in bereavement, traumatic loss and post-traumatic stress, and has worked with clients experiencing depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive tendencies, bipolar disorder and personality-related difficulties. Her practice also encompasses childhood and adult trauma, including physical, emotional and sexual abuse, and she offers support for relationship, family and intimacy-related issues alongside concerns such as eating and sleeping problems, addictions, anger and self-esteem.

Her therapeutic style is warm, interactive and attentive, grounded in compassion, respect and sensitivity. The person-centred approach she uses places the client at the centre of the process, with the counsellor offering honesty, non-judgemental acceptance and a supportive presence that allows each person to set the pace. She also draws on solution-focused techniques and motivational, humanistic elements to help clients identify practical steps and build on their strengths. Sarah aims to empower people to take courageous steps toward a more fulfilling and balanced life, offering steady support throughout that journey.

Approaches that translate well to online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, non-judgemental relationship in which the client leads the pace and content of sessions. This approach helps when people need space to process grief, trauma, relationship difficulties or self-esteem concerns while feeling heard and accepted.

Solution-Focused Therapy emphasises practical steps and small, achievable changes. It is useful for clients seeking targeted progress around stress, anxiety, coping with life changes, career decisions or behavioural goals by identifying strengths and working toward clear outcomes.

Motivational Interviewing supports people who are ambivalent about change by exploring values and building internal motivation. It can be helpful for clients addressing addictions, lifestyle shifts or stages of readiness related to mental health and wellbeing.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the collaborative process. Sarah will work together with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences, adjusting techniques as trust and clarity develop. Licensed professionals and therapists often blend approaches to tailor therapy to the individual.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging offers flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care across locations, manage energy levels after difficult sessions, and access support without the need to travel, helping therapy fit into everyday life.