- Evidence-based techniques
- Compassionate and direct
- Practical coping tools
About Sarah
Sarah Porritt is a counsellor with ten years of experience helping adults and young people. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, which she follows for professional ethics. She creates a calm space where people can talk about stress, anxiety, low mood and relationship worries without feeling judged.
Sarah uses practical, evidence-based techniques alongside a straightforward, compassionate manner. Sessions focus on understanding what is happening now and on developing small, usable tools to manage thoughts and emotions. She aims to help clients build confidence and clearer communication skills.
Her work covers common but heavy things like grief, parenting strain, and life transitions. She also supports people dealing with attachment and abandonment concerns, body image, chronic illness or pain, and guilt or shame. Communication problems, control issues and separation are included in her areas of focus.
Sarah is based in the United Kingdom and works with issues such as isolation, midlife questions and men’s concerns. Her approach is down-to-earth and tailored to each person’s situation. She helps people find steps they can use between sessions to make daily life feel more manageable.
Reaching out is framed as a practical first step. Sarah asks people to start with a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to availability. Therapy uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
Practical approaches for online wellbeing
Sarah works with a small set of evidence-based techniques in plain terms. Cognitive approaches focus on spotting unhelpful thinking patterns and learning new ways to respond; these are useful for anxiety, stress and overthinking. Person-centred work gives space to be heard and to make sense of feelings at a steady pace, which helps with low mood, life transitions and grief.Finding the right approach is usually collaborative. The therapist will listen to what matters most, try a method and adjust as needed. Clients help set goals and choose which tools feel most useful for their daily life rather than following one fixed method.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking. Many people find online work helpful because it can fit more easily around work and family commitments, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with the therapist about how sessions could be scheduled and what will work best for your routine so therapy fits into everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Sarah commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, low mood and relationship and communication difficulties. Other focuses include grief, parenting strain and self-esteem.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
The style is down-to-earth and compassionate, blending practical techniques with person-centred listening. Sessions aim to leave people with simple tools to use between meetings.
What is her experience in counselling?
She has around 10 years of experience working with adults, young people and families. That background shapes her practical way of supporting people through life changes.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted; she works with people based in the United Kingdom.
How much does therapy with her cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin sessions?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then book sessions according to the therapist’s availability.