Sarah Johnson , NCPS

Sarah Johnson is a UK-based counsellor with six years of focused experience supporting people through a wide range of emotional and life challenges. She holds a BSc Hons in Therapeutic Counselling and a diploma in counselling children and adolescents, and she carries the NCPS credential. Her training and personal journey into therapy shaped a committed, empathetic practice that centers on helping clients rebuild confidence, manage distress, and navigate difficult transitions.

Sarah has worked with individuals from adolescence into later life, supporting those experiencing low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, abusive relationships, trauma, anger, addictions, self-harm and suicidal thoughts, body dysmorphia, and eating disorders among other concerns. She is experienced addressing relationship and family issues, grief and loss, intimacy-related difficulties, neurodiverse needs such as autism and Asperger syndrome, and complex co-morbid presentations.

Her style is person-centered and non-judgmental, offering compassionate listening while collaborating with clients to identify practical steps forward. Sarah integrates cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, solution-focused strategies, exposure work, and existential reflection to tailor support to each person’s situation. She aims to help people discover strengths, build resilience, and move toward meaningful change at a pace that feels right for them.

Sarah is accepting new clients, including international clients, and offers therapy through a range of remote formats to suit different needs and schedules.

Approach-focused online therapy with flexible access

Sarah uses a combination of client-centered and cognitive behavioral approaches alongside mindfulness work to meet different needs. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and collaboration, helping people feel heard and supported while they explore personal values, identity, and relationship concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to stress and mood difficulties, offering practical strategies to manage symptoms like anxiety, depression, and intrusive thoughts. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and stress-reduction practices that can help with emotional regulation, rumination, and coping with ongoing life pressures.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Sarah works together with each person to identify which methods fit their goals, preferences, and circumstances. This collaborative process allows adjustments over time so the work remains relevant and effective for the individual.

Online therapy with Sarah is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules, locations, and comfort levels. Working remotely makes it possible to access licensed professionals and therapists from the UK and beyond, supporting continuity of care and making therapy more accessible for those balancing work, family, or mobility needs.