Stella Sacarello, BACP

Stella Sacarello offers gentle, person-centred counselling for people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and major life changes. She works with those dealing with grief and loss, and with adults concerned about LGBT-related issues and identity. Stella writes plainly and aims to make therapy feel straightforward and humane. Stella is a BACP member, which means she holds registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She has three years of professional experience working with people who want practical help to manage difficult emotions and rebuild confidence. Her style is calm and encouraging rather than directive. Her core approach is person-centred counselling. That means she treats the client as the expert in their own life and follows the client’s pace. Sessions focus on listening, reflecting, and helping people notice their own strengths so they can decide what changes they want to make. Stella also supports people with concerns related to chronic pain, illness and disability, fertility and separation, family of origin issues, and challenges like guilt, shame or isolation. She works with matters linked to sexuality, gender dysphoria, prejudice and discrimination, and complex relationship arrangements such as polyamory and non-monogamy. If you are thinking about starting therapy, Stella asks people to use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire. This helps match needs and preferences before scheduling according to her availability.

Approaches that guide online therapy

Person-centred counselling is the primary approach Stella uses. It focuses on careful listening, reflecting back what the client says, and supporting people to recognise their own strengths and choices. This approach is helpful for issues like anxiety, low self-esteem and coping with life changes.

Evidence-based therapeutic techniques are also part of her practice. These techniques involve practical steps you can try between sessions to manage stress or mood, such as simple behaviour changes or breathing and grounding practices. They can be useful when dealing with grief, chronic illness, or seasonal low mood.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Stella will collaborate with each person to agree what feels most useful, adapting techniques to the client’s goals and pace. She aims to involve the client in choosing methods rather than imposing a single model.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow people to have shorter check-ins between commitments. It can also let someone choose whether they want to focus on talking, practical exercises, or a mix of both during sessions.