BACP

Sarah Mac Farlane, BACP

Therapist in the UK

Sarah is a BACP therapist in the UK.

9+ years of experience
Focus areas include Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse
Approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy

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About Sarah

Sarah Mac Farlane is a BACP registered therapist based in the United Kingdom with nine years of professional experience supporting people through a wide range of life challenges. She works in an integrative way, tailoring her methods to each person rather than using a single fixed approach. Her practice supports those dealing with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, motivation and self-esteem difficulties, intrusive thoughts and phobias, grief, anger management, and depression.

Sarah has trained in a variety of therapeutic models, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness, and BrainWorking Recursive Therapy (BWRT). She also offers couples work and has training in the Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). She holds the BACP credential - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which indicates membership of a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK.

Committed to a collaborative stance, Sarah views people as the experts on their own lives and aims to help them draw on their strengths to make meaningful change. She recognises that taking the first step toward a more satisfying life takes courage, and she offers steady, compassionate support to help clients identify goals, build coping skills, and move toward greater wellbeing.

Areas of expertise

Experience

9+ years

Credentials

BACP

Languages

English

Focus areas

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes LGBTRelationship issuesGrief

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Eating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCompassion fatigue ADHD

Approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential Therapy Gottman Method

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Hypnotherapy Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems

Also listed for

Abandonment Aging and geriatric issues Antisocial personality Attachment issues Autism and Asperger Syndrome Avoidant personality

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Blended family issues Body image Cancer Caregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issues Coping with natural or human-caused disaster Dependent personality Dissociation Divorce and separation Domestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issues Fertility issues Forgiveness Guilt and shame HIV / AIDS Hoarding Hospice and end-of-life counseling Immigration issues Impulsivity Infidelity Intellectual disability Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Men's issues Midlife crisis Veteran and Armed Forces Issues Money and financial issues Mood disorders Multicultural concerns Narcissism Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Paranoia Personality disorders Phobias Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships Postpartum depression Post-traumatic stress Pregnancy and childbirth Prejudice and discrimination Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harm Self-love Sexual assault and abuse Sexual dysfunction Sexuality Smoking / vaping cessation Social anxiety and phobia Somatization Traumatic brain injury Trichotillomania Visually impaired Women's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Approaches and online support tailored to you

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take committed action toward a meaningful life, even when difficult thoughts or emotions are present. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood, and situations where avoidance is a problem. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in close relationships and how early bonds influence current ways of relating, which can be helpful for attachment issues, relationship difficulties, and trauma-related struggles. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) works by identifying and gently challenging unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns, offering practical strategies to manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, and other common concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Sarah works collaboratively with clients to decide which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time and encourages clients to help shape the direction of their work.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to fit support around work, family, and daily life. These options increase accessibility for people who live elsewhere, travel frequently, or prefer the convenience of remote meetings, while still allowing registered professionals to provide consistent, focused therapeutic support.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Sarah Mac Farlane have?

Sarah Mac Farlane has nine years of professional experience working as a therapist.

Is Sarah Mac Farlane a registered therapist?

Yes. She holds the BACP credential, which indicates membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. No additional registration details are provided here.

In which languages does Sarah Mac Farlane provide therapy?

Sarah provides therapy in English.

Where is Sarah Mac Farlane located?

Sarah is based in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Sarah Mac Farlane as my therapist?

You can work with Sarah through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Sarah Mac Farlane work with international clients?

Yes. Sarah works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Sarah Mac Farlane cost?

Costs can vary depending on factors such as your location and Sarah's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current pricing and details, please click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with a therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.