- Client-centred therapy
- Guilt and shame
- Family and grief
About Sally
Sally Humphries is a BACP and NCPS registered counsellor in the United Kingdom with 22 years of professional experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, grief and depression, and has a specific focus on guilt and shame. Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
Sally aims to build an honest and straightforward connection with each person. She listens to what matters in plain terms and helps people talk through the thoughts and feelings that keep them stuck. The first sessions normally focus on what feels most pressing and on practical ways to make daily life more manageable.
Her approach is grounded in client-centred therapy, which means she follows the client’s priorities and responds to what is most helpful for them. People bring issues such as bereavement, cancer-related distress, postpartum difficulties, and the emotional impact of divorce or separation. She also has experience supporting people on the autistic spectrum and those managing blended family challenges.
Sally describes her role as walking alongside someone for as long as they want her there. That can mean quiet reflective work, talking through painful memories, or making sense of a specific event that has caused ongoing guilt or shame. She keeps sessions straightforward and focused on what the person wants to change.
Practical matters such as session cost vary with location and are managed via a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed before scheduling a first session using the site’s online options.
How client-centred approaches translate to online counselling
Client-centred therapy focuses on listening deeply and following the person’s lead. The counsellor reflects what the client says, checks understanding, and supports people to find their own answers. This approach can help with feelings of guilt, shame, relationship worries and grief by clarifying what matters to the client and by slowing down overwhelming thoughts.Sally uses client-centred principles to decide how best to work with each person. She and the client will discuss goals, preferences and small practical steps, then agree how sessions should proceed. That makes choosing an approach part of the work rather than a one-off decision, and it keeps the process collaborative.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also mean quieter surroundings, less need for high bandwidth, or the option to avoid being on camera if that helps someone engage. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists generally adapt the pace and tasks to suit how a client is managing day to day.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
22+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
Sally works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, grief and depression. She also lists focus areas such as guilt and shame, cancer-related distress, and postpartum issues.
How does she approach guilt and shame in sessions?
She uses a client-centred way of working, listening to what the person brings and following their priorities. Conversations aim to make painful feelings clearer and more manageable.
How much experience does she have?
She has 22 years of professional experience working with individuals and couples across a wide range of issues.
What are her credentials and where does she practise?
She is registered with BACP and NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be held in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.