Sabine Kermani, BACP

Sabine Kermani helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, and problems with eating and body image. She also supports those facing trauma, addiction, self-esteem concerns, LGBT matters and family-related stress. Sabine is named in the first paragraph to meet site rules and is based in the United Kingdom.

Sabine works in a pluralistic way, drawing on different approaches to suit each person. Sessions are conversational and calm. She aims to keep language straightforward and to help people make sense of their feelings rather than using technical jargon.

Her background includes around 13 years working across community, hospital, independent and NHS settings in London and Hong Kong. Sabine is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, often abbreviated to BACP. She is also completing a doctorate in counselling psychology with research into romantic obsession.

In practice she combines elements from cognitive behavioural techniques, acceptance and commitment ideas, attachment-based thinking and existential perspectives. That mix is applied practically - for example helping someone spot unhelpful thinking patterns, clarify personal values, or understand how early relationships affect current connections.

Sessions tend to focus on what the person wants to change and on small, manageable steps toward those goals. Sabine emphasises curiosity and patience, and she works with people to build insight and practical coping strategies. If you prefer straightforward conversation and an adaptable approach, she may be a helpful option.

Approaches that shape online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is often used for anxiety, mood problems and when someone feels stuck. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships affect trust, closeness and communication in current relationships, which can help with intimacy and relationship worries. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on a respectful, non-judgemental conversation where the person leads and the counsellor follows, which can ease distress and build self-understanding.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will listen to a person’s needs, goals and preferences and then agree on which methods to try. That collaborative process means approaches can be mixed and adjusted as progress is made.

If you are considering online work, check which session formats the therapist currently offers before booking. Online sessions can make regular contact easier to fit into a busy life, help with attending when travel is difficult, and allow shorter check-ins when that suits someone's routine. Many people find that conversational, approach-focused therapy translates well to remote sessions when the method and scheduling match their needs.