Sarah Porritt, BACP

Sarah Porritt is a counsellor with ten years' experience working in the United Kingdom. She is a BACP member, which means she follows the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy's ethical framework. Sarah offers a calm, down-to-earth space where people can talk about what matters to them without feeling judged.

She tends to focus on day-to-day problems like stress, anxiety and overthinking. She also helps with low mood, motivation, self-esteem and communication struggles. People come to her for support through life transitions, loss and uncertainty.

Sarah blends evidence-based techniques with a person-centred style and mindfulness. In practice this means sessions often include talking things through, learning practical strategies, and trying simple mind-body exercises. The aim is to leave each session with one or two things to try between appointments.

Her work covers a broad range of concerns including attachment and abandonment issues, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, control issues, separation and divorce, guilt and shame, and feelings of isolation. She also supports people thinking about life purpose, midlife challenges and some men's issues.

Sarah describes her role as walking alongside people while they make changes. She listens, helps clarify next steps, and shares tools to build resilience. To start, potential clients follow the site's matching and booking process to arrange an initial session.

How evidence-based techniques work online

Sarah draws on well-established approaches in her work. Cognitive behavioural approaches focus on spotting unhelpful thinking and trying practical experiments to change how you feel. This can help with anxiety, overthinking and low mood. Person-centred work puts your experience at the centre and helps you make sense of feelings by being listened to and reflected back. Mindfulness practices teach simple breathing and awareness exercises to reduce stress and improve focus.

Deciding which approach to use is a shared process. The therapist will talk with you about your goals and preferences, try a few methods, and adjust the plan as you go. This collaborative way helps find what feels most useful for day-to-day life and for the challenges you bring.

If you are considering online therapy, check what session formats are offered before booking. The practical benefits often include fitting sessions around work or family time, avoiding travel, and keeping appointments during busy weeks. Some people prefer shorter check-ins when time is tight, while others like longer sessions for deeper work. Confirm the exact options with the service when you book so sessions fit your routine.