Sarah Willcocks, BACP

Sarah Willcocks is a BACP counsellor with 14 years of experience. She supports people coping with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, bereavement and loss, depression and bipolar difficulties, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, sleep and eating issues, ADHD and major life changes.

Her style is warm and interactive. She listens without judgement and aims to treat people with compassion and respect. Sessions are shaped by the person in front of her so pace and focus are set by the client.

Sarah uses a person-centred way of working alongside solution-focused ideas and motivational interviewing. That means she offers an accepting space, helps clarify small practical steps, and explores what motivates change for each person.

She has worked with people affected by childhood and adult trauma, including physical, emotional and sexual abuse, and with those facing bereavement and traumatic loss. Her experience also covers working with clients living with mood instability, personality difficulties and the practical aftermath of trauma.

Sarah emphasises honesty and sensitivity in the therapeutic relationship. She supports people who want to make steady changes, find ways to cope with difficult feelings, and rebuild their day-to-day life after loss or trauma.

How Sarah’s approaches can work online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on providing a respectful, accepting space where the client leads the conversation and sets the pace. This approach helps when someone needs time to make sense of difficult experiences, such as grief or trauma.

Solution-Focused Therapy looks for small, practical steps that move a person towards their goals. It is useful for people who want focused, goal-oriented support with everyday problems like sleep, eating habits or coping with life changes.

Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify what matters to them and find their own reasons to change. It can be helpful when someone is unsure about changing behaviours related to addiction, mood or lifestyle choices.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and collaborate to choose what fits the client's needs, goals and preferences. That choice can change over time as goals shift.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example by reducing travel time or allowing shorter check-ins during a workday. Practical arrangements for sessions are not detailed in the biography, so confirm the available session formats before booking. Many people find remote work helps maintain continuity of care and make attendance more manageable.