Sarah Howell, BACP

Sarah Howell is a qualified therapist based in the United Kingdom who has worked with clients of all ages and backgrounds across both charity settings and private practice. She draws on a blend of solution-focused work, a client-centered stance, and cognitive behavioral theory (CBT) to help people understand and change patterns that contribute to distress. Her experience includes supporting adults affected by low mood, anxiety, relationship difficulties, sexual abuse, past trauma, addiction, grief, and low self-esteem.

Sarah approaches therapy as a collaborative partnership, valuing each person as an individual and helping them identify strengths, set realistic goals, and build practical coping strategies. She holds BACP accreditation, which is the UK professional association for counsellors and psychotherapists. Sessions are offered through video, email, and instant messenger to accommodate different preferences and schedules, allowing clients to access support in ways that suit their lives.

Approaches used in online therapy and how they help

Sarah integrates several practical therapeutic approaches to meet different needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people notice and adjust unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and is often useful for anxiety, low mood, and stress-related concerns. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on offering a supportive, nonjudgemental space where the client leads the conversation and the therapist reflects and clarifies - this approach supports self-exploration, confidence building, and relational issues. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on identifying goals and small, achievable steps toward change, which can be especially helpful for coping with life transitions, problem-solving, and short-term goals.

Finding the best approach is part of the therapeutic process. Sarah works collaboratively with each person to explore which methods feel most relevant, tailoring sessions to the client’s goals, preferences, and circumstances so therapy becomes a shared effort toward meaningful change.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to fit therapy into busy schedules, manage mobility or location constraints, and choose communication styles that feel most comfortable. Registered professionals and therapists can adapt these formats to offer consistent, accessible support that meets individual needs.