Sandra Winterbottom

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Trauma and abuse
• Depression and coping

About Sandra

Sandra Winterbottom works on stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, depression and coping with life changes using a client-centred style. She is a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has 15 years of professional experience.

Sandra focuses on creating an open, non-judgemental space where people can talk about difficult feelings and thoughts. She listens to what matters to each person and follows their pace rather than imposing a fixed plan. Conversations cover practical coping strategies as well as emotional material that can feel hard to face.

Sessions often begin with listening and reflection to help the person find more clarity. From there she works with what the person brings, whether that means exploring relationship patterns, managing anxiety, or addressing the effects of past abuse. The emphasis is on supporting people to notice options and make small changes that fit day-to-day life.

Sandra also offers support for a wide range of related issues, including abandonment, attachment concerns, body image, long-term illness and pain, caregiving stress, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, loneliness, and life purpose questions. She has worked with clients affected by cancer and midlife transitions.

Her manner is straightforward and patient. People can expect to be heard and to work at a comfortable pace, with practical suggestions when these are useful.

How Sandra uses client-centred ways of working online

Client-centred therapy is based on listening closely, reflecting back what a person says, and following their lead. It helps with anxiety, stress, relationship concerns and low mood by giving the person space to make sense of their experience and decide what feels useful next.

The same approach can be applied online, keeping the focus on the person's priorities rather than a fixed treatment plan. This can be helpful for issues connected to trauma, depression, life changes and relationship patterns because the client and counsellor work together to find the right pace and focus.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sandra will discuss what is and isn’t helpful and will adapt sessions according to a client's goals, preferences and practical needs. That collaborative process helps decide what to try and how often to meet.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work, medical appointments or caregiving duties, and can reduce travel time. They also allow quieter or shorter check-ins when that suits a person's routine.

Topics Sandra lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship issues
• Trauma and abuse
• Depression
• Coping with life changes
• Abandonment
• Aging and geriatric issues
• Attachment issues
• Body image
• Cancer
• Caregiver issues and stress
• Chronic pain, illness, and disability
• Communication problems
• Dissociation
• Divorce and separation
• Guilt and shame
• Isolation and loneliness
• Life purpose
• Midlife crisis
• Post-traumatic stress
• Self-love
• Women's issues
• Workplace issues
• Young adult issues

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy

Questions about Sandra

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. Anxiety and stress are listed areas of focus and are part of her regular practice.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She practises client-centred therapy, which focuses on listening, reflection and working at the client's pace.

What experience does she have?

She has 15 years of professional experience supporting people with a range of concerns.

Is she registered with a professional body in the UK?

Yes. She is a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Can I have sessions in another language?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I get started?

Use the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.