Sally Humphreys , BACP

Sally Humphreys is a fully qualified person-centred counsellor with nine years of clinical experience, working from a private practice in Corby and alongside specialist services. She is a registered member of the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, which is the UK professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists.

Sally provides both face-to-face and online therapy, and she keeps her skills current through ongoing professional development and training. Her work spans a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, and issues related to LGBT identity. She also offers focused support for attachment and abandonment issues, body image, dissociation, domestic violence, infidelity, and other family and relationship problems.

She has experience in bereavement counselling within schools and runs a monthly bereavement support group in Kettering. Sally also works as a counsellor at Northamptonshire Rape Crisis, bringing specialist experience in supporting survivors of sexual violence. Her practice is based in the United Kingdom and operates under English and Welsh law, with contracts governed by UK jurisdiction.

Sally aims to create a warm, non-judgemental space where clients can explore their concerns. She offers flexibility in session formats and works collaboratively with each person to address their individual needs and goals.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Client-centred therapy is grounded in the belief that people have the capacity for growth when they are met with empathy, respect, and non-judgemental understanding. In practice this approach means the therapist listens attentively, reflects the client’s experience, and supports the client to find their own solutions - it is especially helpful for issues like low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, and general emotional distress.

Trauma-focused therapy concentrates on understanding and processing the effects of traumatic events. It combines careful pacing, validation of the client’s experience, and techniques to reduce distress and improve coping, making it suitable for survivors of abuse, assault, or other overwhelming experiences.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Sally Humphreys works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods fit best with their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as therapy progresses so the work remains client-led.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from different locations, and choose the format that helps a client engage most effectively with therapy.