Sarah Charney

• CBT
• ACT
• Attachment work

About Sarah

Sarah Charney works on stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression using practical therapeutic approaches she names. She is accredited with the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) and has ten years of experience in a mix of private, NHS and workplace settings.

Sarah uses approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), attachment-based work and client-centred methods. Sessions focus on identifying unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and learning clearer ways to manage emotions and respond differently to difficult situations.

She draws on training in counselling psychology and occupational psychology to address issues that affect work and personal life. That background informs practical discussion of stress, motivation and how patterns formed earlier in life can affect current relationships and choices.

Common themes in her work include attachment and abandonment concerns, codependency and communication problems. She also supports people dealing with body image, eating and food-related issues, addiction, dissociation, divorce and separation, and the emotional strain of caregiving.

Sarah combines skills from mindfulness, trauma-focused methods and structured therapies to help people change entrenched thinking and coping habits. Sessions aim to build clearer awareness, teach coping skills and practise different responses to triggers. The emphasis is on practical steps a person can use between sessions.

How her approaches translate to online work

Sarah commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in her practice. ACT involves helping a person clarify their values and practise small actions that align with those values while learning to accept difficult feelings. Attachment-based work focuses on patterns in early relationships and how they shape current ones, helping people notice and change repeated ways of relating. CBT concentrates on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with new behaviours to reduce distress and improve coping.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. She will help the client decide which methods fit best by discussing goals, preferences and how symptoms present, so decisions are collaborative rather than imposed.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove the need to travel to appointments. Registered or accredited professionals often find online work suits people who need flexibility while keeping the focus on practical skills and managing everyday problems.

Topics Sarah lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship issues
• Trauma and abuse
• Self-esteem
• Depression
• Abandonment
• Attachment issues
• Avoidant personality
• Body image
• Caregiver issues and stress
• Codependency
• Commitment issues
• Communication problems
• Control issues
• Dependent personality
• Dissociation
• Divorce and separation
• Drug and alcohol addiction
• Eating and food-related issues
• Emptiness
• Guilt and shame
• Hoarding
• Impulsivity
• Infidelity
• Isolation and loneliness
• Jealousy
• Life purpose
• Mood disorders
• Narcissism
• Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Paranoia
• Personality disorders
• Phobias
• Postpartum depression
• Post-traumatic stress
• Self-harm
• Self-love
• Sexual assault and abuse
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Young adult issues

Ways of working

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Attachment-Based Therapy
• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
• Mindfulness Therapy
• Motivational Interviewing
• Trauma-Focused Therapy

Questions about Sarah

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. Anxiety is listed as one of her main areas of work and she uses approaches such as CBT and DBT to address it.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She practises Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-based and client-centred approaches.

What experience does she have?

She has ten years of experience working with adults in private practice, NHS settings and workplaces.

Is she accredited and where is she based?

She is accredited with the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) and is based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

No. 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?

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