- Guilt and shame work
- CBT and client-centred
- Family and friends group
About Sandra
Sandra Adams is a counsellor registered with BACP and NCPS and has 26 years of experience in practice in the United Kingdom. She sees people for a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and addiction-related problems. She also lists work with guilt and shame among her focus areas.
Sandra meets people for individual work and has experience supporting those affected by gambling through a Family and Friends group she created. She has worked with clients presenting anger, low self-esteem, grief, parenting and career difficulties. She also lists work with attachment and abandonment concerns, body image, codependency and issues around commitment and communication.
Her background includes work as a domestic abuse, psychosexual and gambling addictions therapist and she has provided clinical supervision. Over the years she has supported people who identify as LGBT as well as those facing isolation, life changes and financial stress.
Sandra describes her approach as integrative and uses person-centred methods alongside Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy. In sessions she focuses on practical steps, exploring patterns and helping people notice what works for them. She aims to adapt the way she works to each person's needs.
If someone wishes to begin, they are asked to use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How Sandra blends talking therapies for online work
Client-Centred Therapy means the counsellor listens without judgement and helps the person lead the pace and focus of sessions. It is useful when someone needs a sounding board for difficult feelings such as guilt or shame.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at connections between thoughts, feelings and actions and uses practical exercises to test and change unhelpful patterns. It can help with anxiety, low mood and rumination around past actions.
Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, achievable steps and what already works in someone’s life. It is often used alongside other methods to build quick, practical ways to cope with stress and relationship problems.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what the person feels comfortable trying, then adapt methods collaboratively rather than sticking to a single label.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments around work or family commitments, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals can offer these practical ways to make therapy fit everyday life while matching approach to the problem being worked on.
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Experience
26+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she work with?
Sandra works with depression, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and addictions. She also lists many related concerns such as guilt and shame, grief, parenting and career difficulties.
How would she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She uses an integrative style that includes client-centred listening, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Solution-Focused techniques. The work focuses on noticing patterns, practical steps and what helps the individual move forward.
What experience does she have?
She has 26 years of experience and has worked with a broad range of presenting problems including domestic abuse, psychosexual issues and gambling addiction.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is listed with BACP and NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients. Check the booking details for any regional considerations.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. See the booking flow for exact rates.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the booking process.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.