- Anxiety and stress
- Self-esteem work
- Guilt and shame
About Sarah
Sarah Porritt is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with over 10 years of experience. She works with adults, young people and families on common concerns such as anxiety, stress, low mood and relationship difficulties. Her listing also notes work with parenting, grief and self-esteem alongside issues such as guilt and shame.
Sarah uses practical, evidence-based techniques in sessions. She combines cognitive behavioural ideas with person-centred listening and mindfulness exercises. Sessions aim to be straightforward and down-to-earth, focusing on what feels relevant and manageable for the person in front of her.
In conversations she helps people notice patterns in thinking and behaviour. That can mean looking at unhelpful thoughts, practising different responses, or building simple routines to reduce overwhelm. She also helps people talk through relationship tensions and communication problems, including separation and divorce concerns.
Her work addresses longer-standing struggles too, such as attachment and abandonment issues, body image, and feelings of isolation. She also supports people dealing with chronic illness, caregiver stress and midlife re-evaluation. Grief, forgiveness and life purpose are part of the range she covers.
Sessions are intended to combine listening with practical tools. Sarah explains ideas plainly and checks that techniques fit each person's life. If someone is unsure where to begin, she uses the first meetings to agree manageable steps and goals.
Approaches and how online sessions can work
CBT ideas help people notice and challenge thinking patterns that contribute to guilt and shame. This approach breaks thoughts into simpler parts and tests them with practical exercises aimed at changing reactions and behaviour.Person-centred work focuses on clear listening and helping someone make sense of their own experience. It gives time to tell the story, reflect on feelings and decide what small steps to try next.
Mindfulness practice supports noticing painful thoughts and sensations without immediately reacting to them. Short exercises teach grounding and attention skills that can reduce rumination and overthinking.
Choosing a therapeutic approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to decide which ideas to try first, adapting methods to the person's goals and pace. Early meetings are used to agree practical steps and check they fit everyday life.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm which options are offered before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful for fitting therapy around work or family routines, allowing shorter check-ins or regular weekly meetings without travel. Online work can also make it easier to use written exercises, screen-share worksheets or practise mindfulness with guided audio during the session.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with anxiety, stress, low mood, relationship and communication problems, parenting and grief. Her profile also lists concerns such as guilt and shame, body image and caregiver stress.
How would she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She uses evidence-informed methods to notice unhelpful thoughts and patterns and to practise different responses. Work combines talking, thought work and short practical exercises to reduce overwhelm.
What is her experience and background?
She has more than 10 years of clinical experience working with adults, young people and families. Her practice focuses on common emotional and relational difficulties.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works in the United Kingdom.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does she provide?
The original biography does not specify formats. Please confirm the current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the chosen subscription and location.
How do I begin if I want to speak with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.