Sarah Bates

• Stress and anxiety
• Trauma and grief
• Parenting support

About Sarah

Sarah Bates works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and related concerns using evidence-based therapeutic techniques. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). She has five years of professional experience in the UK.

Sarah uses structured conversations to help people clarify problems and find manageable steps forward. Sessions are practical and focused on everyday concerns like sleep, anger, parenting strain, or workplace stress. She supports clients dealing with mood changes, bipolar and depression symptoms, and substance or behavioural addictions through paced talking and planning.

Her work also addresses intimate and relationship matters, including intimacy-related issues and LGBT concerns. She spends time understanding how life events and grief affect daily routines and relationships. This includes helping with coping strategies after bereavement and life transitions.

Sarah pays attention to signs of compassion fatigue and to challenges facing parents, such as balancing childcare and work. She also offers support for career decisions and for people managing ADHD-related difficulties in day-to-day tasks.

Sessions begin with an assessment to agree aims and decide practical steps. She and the client review progress and adjust goals as needed. The emphasis is on clear plans, small changes that fit into normal life, and steady progress over time.

How her therapeutic approaches work in online sessions

Sarah uses evidence-based approaches that focus on clear techniques and practical change. One common approach is structured problem-focused work, which breaks issues into manageable steps and looks at what to do differently day to day; this helps with anxiety, stress and coping with life changes. Another approach involves working through trauma-related responses by stabilising symptoms and building tolerance for difficult memories or feelings; this is useful for people affected by abuse or significant loss.

Finding the right approach is part of the early work. The counsellor will discuss options with the client, try approaches that match the goals, and adjust methods as progress is reviewed. This is a collaborative process where plans are agreed and reviewed together.

Please confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not specify exact options. Online sessions can help fit counselling into a busy week by reducing travel time and making it easier to attend short check-ins during a lunch break or after work. They also allow people to choose quieter surroundings, switch off video when needed, or use a phone call if bandwidth is limited. These practical benefits can make it easier to keep sessions regular and to build momentum with agreed goals.

Topics Sarah lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship issues
• Trauma and abuse
• Grief
• Self-esteem
• Addictions
• LGBT
• Family conflicts
• Intimacy-related issues
• Eating disorders
• Sleeping disorders
• Parenting issues
• Anger management
• Career difficulties
• Bipolar disorder
• Depression
• Coping with life changes
• Coaching
• Compassion fatigue
• ADHD

Questions about Sarah

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. She supports people with stress and anxiety using evidence-based approaches and practical strategies to manage symptoms.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and structured conversations to set goals and plan manageable steps.

How much experience does she have?

She has five years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom.

Is she registered with a professional body in the UK?

Yes. She is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS).

Can sessions be held in languages other than English?

Sessions are offered in English.

Do you accept international clients?

Yes. She accepts international clients.

How much do sessions cost?

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

How do I start with her?

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