Sarah Lacey, BACP

Sarah Lacey is a United Kingdom-based therapist with 22 years of experience who brings a practical, strengths-focused approach to supporting adults through times of change and distress. Accredited by the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - she specialises in a range of concerns including stress, anxiety, low mood and depression, grief, relationship difficulties, self-esteem challenges, compassion fatigue and work-related stress. She also offers coaching for clients seeking structured support toward clearer goals.

Sarah believes each person is the expert in their own story and works collaboratively to help people access the strengths they already have. She combines that client-centered respect with evidence-informed strategies so clients can learn practical tools and take actionable steps toward their goals. Her training includes approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centered methods, which she tailors to each person’s needs.

She offers short-term therapy for adults, typically up to eight sessions, with availability on Monday and Tuesday daytimes. If a client arrives late, she can wait up to 10 minutes before suggesting rearranging the appointment to preserve the quality of the work. She is not available on Saturdays or Sundays. Taking the first step can take courage, and Sarah recognises and supports that decision to begin therapy.

Therapeutic approaches and flexible online support

Sarah uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify their values and learn ways to act in service of what matters, even when difficult thoughts or feelings arise. This approach can be useful for anxiety, stress and motivation-related concerns.

She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and replacing them with more effective strategies. CBT is often helpful for anxiety, low mood and stress-related problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Sarah works collaboratively with each client to explore their goals, preferences and experiences and to choose methods that fit their needs, adjusting the plan as therapy progresses.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, which makes it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to access support from home or work. These options provide flexibility in scheduling and communication style, and registered professionals can adapt techniques to work well in each format.