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- Anxiety and stress
- Person-centred approach
- Practical coping tools
About Sarah
Sarah Bennett is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression and grief. She supports adults and teenagers with issues such as relationship difficulties, anger, low self-esteem, trauma and addictions. Her approach is warm and practical, and she introduces techniques people can use between sessions if they choose.
She began her counselling journey in Sydney in 2009 and trained as a telephone counsellor for Lifeline. After returning to England she completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling and a University Certificate in Counselling from South Cheshire College, validated by Manchester Metropolitan University. She is an Accredited Member of the National Counselling Society (NCPS).
Sarah’s work builds on a Person-Centred foundation. That means she aims to listen without judgement and follow what each person brings to sessions. She also draws on cognitive behavioural approaches for practical strategies to manage anxiety and low mood.
When useful, she offers relaxation and breathing exercises, mindfulness and meditation. She has also completed a postgraduate certificate in integrating hypnotherapy with psychotherapy and will suggest these options as possibilities rather than requirements. Sessions are offered in a conversational way and shaped to each person’s goals.
Her background includes placements counselling young people at Reaseheath College and school counselling at Brine Leas High School, plus volunteering for a bereavement charity. She now works from a private practice in Nantwich and provides video-call appointments by arrangement.
She began her counselling journey in Sydney in 2009 and trained as a telephone counsellor for Lifeline. After returning to England she completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling and a University Certificate in Counselling from South Cheshire College, validated by Manchester Metropolitan University. She is an Accredited Member of the National Counselling Society (NCPS).
Sarah’s work builds on a Person-Centred foundation. That means she aims to listen without judgement and follow what each person brings to sessions. She also draws on cognitive behavioural approaches for practical strategies to manage anxiety and low mood.
When useful, she offers relaxation and breathing exercises, mindfulness and meditation. She has also completed a postgraduate certificate in integrating hypnotherapy with psychotherapy and will suggest these options as possibilities rather than requirements. Sessions are offered in a conversational way and shaped to each person’s goals.
Her background includes placements counselling young people at Reaseheath College and school counselling at Brine Leas High School, plus volunteering for a bereavement charity. She now works from a private practice in Nantwich and provides video-call appointments by arrangement.
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Approaches used in online counselling and what they do
Client-Centred Therapy is about being listened to and respected. The counsellor follows the person’s priorities and helps them find their own solutions, which can suit grief, relationship issues and low mood.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, focuses on practical steps to change unhelpful thinking and behaviour. It often includes simple exercises and breathing or relaxation techniques to manage anxiety, panic or persistent negative thinking.
Hypnotherapy integrated with psychotherapy uses guided relaxation and focused attention to help people access resources for coping and change. It may be suggested alongside other techniques for issues like anxiety or habit change.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The counsellor will discuss options and try different methods to see what fits a person’s goals and preferences. Decisions are collaborative and reviewed as progress is made.
If you are considering online sessions, please check which formats the counsellor currently offers before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Some people prefer video calls to keep face-to-face contact, while others choose audio for lower bandwidth or quieter check-ins. These practical benefits can help make therapy more manageable alongside daily commitments.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)HypnotherapyMindfulness Therapy
Experience
11+ years
Credentials
See below
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and relationship struggles, plus issues such as eating and sleeping problems, parenting strain, trauma and addictions.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
The work is person-centred and conversational, with practical techniques offered when useful. Sessions focus on what the client brings and what they want to achieve.
What experience does she have?
She has 11 years of experience, starting in 2009, with roles including Lifeline telephone counselling, school counselling and work for a bereavement charity.
Which credentials and location are listed?
She holds NCPS accreditation with the National Counselling Society and works from the United Kingdom in a private practice in Nantwich.
Which languages are supported and can international clients be seen?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The biography notes face-to-face work in Nantwich and video-call appointments by arrangement; confirm the current session options before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What is the first step to begin?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.