Sara Watson , BACP, NCPS

Sara Watson is a counsellor who brings a humanistic, open-minded approach to therapy, combining a background in Holistic Therapies, Sports Therapy and Nutrition with formal counselling training. She holds BACP and NCPS credentials, reflecting recognised professional counselling qualifications, and has three years of clinical experience working with adults in the United Kingdom.

Sara is trauma informed and has worked extensively with people who have experienced domestic abuse, supporting clients through anxiety, depression, stress, low self-esteem, grief and relationship difficulties. Her practice also attends to a wide range of personal challenges including attachment and abandonment issues, body image concerns, communication and control problems, parenting and fatherhood issues, and the effects of separation or infidelity.

Guided by a belief in each person’s uniqueness, Sara aims to help clients make sense of their experience, reconnect with their strengths and find ways to move forward. She offers a non-judgmental space in which thoughts and feelings can be explored, and works collaboratively with clients to identify meaningful steps toward wellbeing. Sara provides therapy in English and does not currently work with international clients.

Humanistic and Trauma-Informed Approaches Delivered Online

Sara draws on a humanistic therapeutic perspective that emphasizes understanding each person as a whole - this approach focuses on building self-awareness, personal strengths and a supportive therapeutic relationship to help with issues like low self-esteem, life transitions and relationship difficulties. She also works with trauma-informed principles, which prioritise safety, pacing and sensitivity when addressing experiences such as domestic abuse, complex trauma and the emotional aftermath of loss or betrayal. In addition, Sara uses a range of evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to the client - these are practical methods grounded in research that aim to reduce symptoms and improve coping skills.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Sara works with clients to identify their needs, goals and preferences and adapts methods as therapy progresses so the plan fits each person’s circumstances and pace.

Online therapy with Sara is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier for clients to attend sessions from home or work, maintain continuity during life changes, and choose a format that supports their engagement and progress with licensed professionals and therapists.