- Ten years experience
- Evidence-based techniques
- Gentle practical tools
About Sarah
Sarah Porritt is a counsellor with ten years' experience working with adults, young people and families. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She describes therapy as a calm space to talk through thoughts and feelings without judgement.
Her approach is practical and down-to-earth. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques such as cognitive behavioural ideas, person-centred listening and mindfulness to help people manage daily pressure. Sessions focus on what matters to the person and aim to build clearer thinking and steadier routines.
Sarah often works with stress, anxiety and overthinking. She also supports people with low mood, motivation issues and self-esteem concerns. Relationship and communication problems, life transitions, loss and parenting strain are other common themes she addresses.
In sessions she listens for what is getting in the way and helps people try small, realistic steps. That might include noticing thought patterns, practising calming skills or testing different ways to speak with others. The emphasis is on practical tools that can be used between meetings.
Sarah aims to help people feel understood and to build practical strategies for everyday life. She invites people to explore their priorities and to work at a pace that suits them. To begin, people follow the directory process to match with her and arrange sessions.
How evidence-based techniques fit in online therapy
Sarah uses a mix of evidence-based approaches in her work. Cognitive behavioural ideas focus on noticing unhelpful thinking and testing small changes in behaviour to reduce anxiety and improve mood. Person-centred listening puts the person's experience at the centre and creates space to be heard and understood. Mindfulness practice teaches simple attention and breathing exercises that can help with stress and overthinking.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist works collaboratively to decide which methods suit a person's goals, needs and preferences. That shared decision-making means techniques can be adjusted as progress is made or circumstances change.
If you are considering online therapy, check which session formats the therapist currently offers before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around family, work or caregiving commitments and can reduce travel time. It also allows short check-ins when time is limited and means exercises and home practice can be reviewed together between meetings.
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Frequently asked questions
What issues does Sarah specialise in?
She works with stress, anxiety, overthinking, low mood and motivation. She also helps people facing relationship difficulties, parenting strain, loss and life transitions.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is down-to-earth and practical, combining listening with simple tools such as thought awareness and mindfulness exercises. Sessions aim to produce steps people can try between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has ten years of experience working with adults, young people and families in a counselling role.
What credentials and location apply to this counsellor?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international arrangements are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently taking international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.