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Sandra Ankrah

Sandra Ankrah

Therapist · United Kingdom

Calm, practical support for life’s challenges

  • Client centred
  • Short-term focus
  • NCPS credential

About Sandra

Sandra Ankrah offers calm, practical support for people facing difficult life moments. She greets each person without judgement and listens first to understand what matters most. Conversations are honest and straightforward, aimed at helping someone feel steadier and clearer about next steps.

Sandra trained in 2005 and has worked in the field for ten years. She holds NCPS, which is listed as her credential. Her experience includes grief and loss, parenting concerns, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem and coping with sudden illness or caring responsibilities.

Her way of working draws on client-centred ideas. That means Sandra aims to follow the client’s pace rather than imposing a fixed plan. She combines this with techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy, psychodynamic thinking and solution-focused methods when helpful.

Sessions focus on what the person wants to change and on practical steps that fit their life. Conversations may look at thoughts and behaviours, early patterns that still matter now, or short-term goals to reduce immediate stress. Sandra adapts her approach to match each person’s needs.

She speaks English and Twi and works with people in the United Kingdom and internationally. People who choose to start are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then book sessions according to Sandra’s schedule.

Sandra aims to be open, respectful and steady. She supports people through coping with change, managing anxiety, dealing with loss and finding clearer ways to move forward.

How her approaches work in online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and following the person’s lead. The counsellor offers empathy and genuineness to help people clarify what they want to change and to feel understood.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behaviour that keep problems going. It uses practical exercises and small experiments to reduce anxiety, improve sleep, or tackle unhelpful habits.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk about goals and preferences and help decide whether to emphasise client-centred listening, CBT techniques or psychodynamic reflection. That choice is collaborative and can change over time as needs evolve.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example by reducing travel time or allowing a shorter check-in during a lunch break. If you need specific session formats, please confirm the available options before booking since the biography does not list formats. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists can offer online work that lets you keep continuity of care while managing everyday commitments.

Areas of focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsGriefDepressionCoping with life changesAddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Frequently asked questions

What issues does Sandra help with?

She works with many concerns including stress, anxiety, grief, depression, parenting issues, relationship problems, addiction and coping with life changes.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is client-centred and non-judgemental, combined with practical elements from cognitive behavioural therapy, psychodynamic ideas and solution-focused techniques.

What is her professional background?

She qualified in 2005 and has ten years of professional experience supporting people through various challenges.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She holds NCPS and practises from the United Kingdom.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Twi, and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.

How are sessions charged?

Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

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