BACP

Sara Paolini, BACP

Therapist in the UK

Sara is a BACP therapist in the UK.

5+ years of experience
Focus areas include Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem

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About Sara

Sara Paolini is an enthusiastic Transactional Analysis counsellor who offers both remote and face-to-face therapy across the United Kingdom. She combines a warm, curious stance with structured clinical thinking to help clients make sense of recurring patterns, relationship dynamics, and the emotional responses that can follow life changes or trauma. As a registered member of the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - she brings professional training and a commitment to ongoing development to her practice.

Sara creates a calm, non-judgmental space where people can explore thoughts and feelings, whether they are navigating a difficult period, searching for greater meaning, or simply needing someone to listen. She has particular experience supporting individuals with anxiety and depression, dissociation, self-harming patterns, and the aftermath of trauma, and she tailors her approach to each person’s needs and circumstances.

Working with Sara can include practical strategies for coping alongside deeper exploration of attachment, identity, and relational patterns. She is comfortable working with a wide range of concerns, offers flexible remote sessions as well as in-person meetings when possible, and is open to working with clients internationally and across different life stages.

Areas of expertise

Experience

5+ years

Credentials

BACP

Languages

English

Focus areas

Stress, Anxiety Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse

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Grief Intimacy-related issuesEating disordersAnger managementCareer difficulties

Transactional Analysis and evidence-based care online

Sara uses Transactional Analysis to help clients notice and change unhelpful interaction patterns and inner scripts that shape how they relate to themselves and others. This approach is useful for relationship difficulties, self-esteem issues, and understanding recurring emotional responses. She also draws on a range of evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address common concerns such as anxiety, depression, dissociation, self-harm patterns, and trauma. Those techniques focus on practical coping strategies as well as exploring meaningful life themes and attachment dynamics.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work together. Sara collaborates with each client to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the balance between short-term strategies and deeper exploration as therapy progresses. This collaborative process helps tailor sessions to what will be most useful for the individual.

Online therapy makes this flexible, allowing clients to meet by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options support access across different time zones and life commitments, and enable continuity of care whether someone is at home, traveling, or located outside the United Kingdom. Registered professionals and therapists can use these formats to maintain regular, goal-oriented work that fits the client’s routine.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Sara Paolini have?

Sara Paolini has five years of professional experience working with individuals on concerns such as anxiety, depression, dissociation, self-harm patterns, and trauma.

Is Sara Paolini a registered therapist?

Yes. She holds the BACP credential and is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

In which languages does Sara Paolini provide therapy?

Sara provides therapy in English.

Where is Sara Paolini located?

Sara is based in the United Kingdom and offers sessions to clients there and internationally.

How can I work with Sara Paolini as my therapist?

You can work with Sara through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.

Does Sara Paolini work with international clients?

Yes, Sara works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Sara Paolini cost?

Costs can vary based on location and availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time for any reason. For current pricing and details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is straightforward: click the "Start Therapy" button, complete a short questionnaire to help match you with Sara, and then schedule your first session. Depending on availability, the first meeting may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.