- Collaborative approach
- Practical skills
- English sessions
About Sarah
Sarah Mac Farlane works with people facing worries about stress, anxiety, depression and life changes. She also supports those dealing with trauma, low self-esteem, grief, eating concerns, ADHD and related challenges. Sarah is based in the United Kingdom and offers therapy in English. She holds BACP registration, which is listed in her professional details.
Sarah has nine years of professional experience and uses a flexible approach tailored to each person. She draws on methods such as cognitive behavioural techniques, acceptance and commitment ideas, attachment-focused work and emotion-focused thinking to suit what a person needs. Sessions tend to focus on practical steps, learning ways to manage difficult feelings, and noticing patterns that keep problems going.
Her style is conversational and collaborative. She encourages people to say what they want to change and works alongside them to set realistic goals. Sessions can include skills practice, noticing thoughts and feelings, and trying new ways of relating to difficult experiences.
Sarah often helps with relationship difficulties, parenting stresses, compassion fatigue and the emotional impact of illness or caring roles. She also addresses issues such as body image, communication problems, and the aftermath of abandonment or attachment wounds. Her range of interests means she brings several ways of working to each conversation.
If someone is unsure whether therapy will help, Sarah invites an initial conversation to talk about needs and next steps. She aims to make the process straightforward and practical for people taking the first step.
Approaches that suit online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, low mood and life changes by teaching small, practical steps to move forward. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and offers concrete tools to reduce symptoms like panic, intrusive thoughts or avoidance. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns that formed in early relationships and how they affect current connections, which can help with relationship difficulties and feelings of abandonment.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about their needs, goals and preferences and then try ways of working together that feel most useful. That might mean mixing techniques or shifting emphasis as needs change, with decisions made jointly.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, for example by avoiding travel time or allowing a shorter check-in during a lunch break. It can also allow people to use video or phone sessions if that better suits concentration, bandwidth or comfort. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists often use remote sessions to maintain continuity of care and offer flexible scheduling.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Sarah help people with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression and trauma among other concerns, including ADHD, grief, eating issues and low self-esteem.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses conversational, collaborative work that combines techniques to suit each person, with a focus on practical steps and skills to manage feelings.
How much professional experience does she have?
She brings nine years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and behavioural difficulties.
What credentials and location are listed for this counsellor?
She is listed with BACP and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can international clients be seen?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm the current options before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.