Sarah Bennett
NCPS
Therapist / counsellor in the United Kingdom
Continue with SarahPerson-centred counsellor for anxiety and life changes
- Experience
- 11 years
- Languages
- English
- Sessions
- Online
- Listed in
- the United Kingdom
- Anxiety management
- Grief and loss
- Mindfulness techniques
About Sarah
Sarah Bennett offers support for a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, stress, grief and relationship difficulties. She also helps people facing parenting challenges, eating and sleeping problems, anger and self-esteem issues. Sarah works with adults and teenagers and describes a practical, down-to-earth approach that aims to make talking feel manageable.
Her counselling journey began in Sydney in 2009 where she trained as a telephone counsellor for Lifeline. On returning to England she completed a Postgraduate 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 spent time doing placement work with young people at Reaseheath College and worked as a school counsellor at Brine Leas High School, supporting students with coursework stress, bullying and family matters. She has also volunteered with The Dove Service bereavement charity and has experience supporting people affected by serious illness and loss.
Her practice is rooted in a person-centred way of working. She offers practical techniques when helpful, such as breathing and relaxation, mindfulness, and cognitive behavioural ideas for managing negative thinking and anxiety. She may also suggest hypnotherapy techniques as an option in sessions.
Sessions are held in her private practice in Nantwich. Sarah keeps learning through regular workshops and training days and aims to offer straightforward support that helps people find their own solutions.
Her counselling journey began in Sydney in 2009 where she trained as a telephone counsellor for Lifeline. On returning to England she completed a Postgraduate 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 spent time doing placement work with young people at Reaseheath College and worked as a school counsellor at Brine Leas High School, supporting students with coursework stress, bullying and family matters. She has also volunteered with The Dove Service bereavement charity and has experience supporting people affected by serious illness and loss.
Her practice is rooted in a person-centred way of working. She offers practical techniques when helpful, such as breathing and relaxation, mindfulness, and cognitive behavioural ideas for managing negative thinking and anxiety. She may also suggest hypnotherapy techniques as an option in sessions.
Sessions are held in her private practice in Nantwich. Sarah keeps learning through regular workshops and training days and aims to offer straightforward support that helps people find their own solutions.
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting relationship. It helps people feel heard and find their own solutions through empathic, non-judgemental conversation. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, is a practical approach that looks at thoughts and behaviours and teaches techniques to reduce anxiety and negative thinking.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and suggest techniques that suit the person's situation. This is a collaborative process and adjustments can be made as things move forward.
The profile notes that video call appointments are offered alongside face-to-face sessions, so check the booking information to confirm current session options. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy day, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes it possible to try techniques such as guided relaxation or mindfulness exercises during a session without needing extra equipment.
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
NCPS · United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems can be discussed in sessions?
Sarah supports people with anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem, addiction and many other issues listed on her profile.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her work is person-centred, warm and practical. She also uses mindfulness, CBT ideas and relaxation techniques when these fit a client's needs.
What experience does she have?
She has 11 years of counselling experience, including telephone charity work in Sydney, school counselling, placements with young people and volunteering with a bereavement service.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed with NCPS and practises from Nantwich in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs and payments organised?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to see her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.