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Sandra Ankrah

Sandra Ankrah, NCPS

Therapist in United Kingdom

Supportive counsellor who listens first

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  • Person-centred approach
  • Solution-focused help
  • Speaks English and Twi

About Sandra

Sandra Ankrah welcomes people who are worried, overwhelmed, or unsure where to turn. She speaks English and Twi and aims to make first conversations simple and direct. Her approach is calm and straightforward, starting with listening before any suggestions are made.

Sandra uses a person-centred way of working that treats each person as the expert on their own life. She focuses on being genuine and non-judgemental while helping clients clarify what matters to them. That first phase is about building trust and making a plan together.

Her background includes ten years of practice and membership of NCPS, the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society. Sandra has supported people through grief, relationship strain, parenting stresses, low self-esteem, and life changes such as sudden illness. She also has experience with difficulties like anxiety, depression, addiction concerns, and issues around intimacy and attachment.

In sessions she draws on a mix of methods including Client-Centred work, cognitive behavioural ideas, psychodynamic thinking, and solution-focused strategies. That allows her to adapt to different needs - sometimes working on practical coping steps, sometimes looking at early patterns that repeat, and sometimes focusing on immediate goals.

Sandra aims to tailor conversations and plans to each person’s situation. She invites people to take the next step when they feel ready, and supports them through the practical and emotional parts of change.

How Sandra’s approaches fit into online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and creating a respectful, non-judgemental space. It helps when someone needs time to make sense of what matters to them and to decide on next steps.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thought and behaviour and works on practical steps to change unhelpful cycles. It is often used for anxiety, low mood, and coping strategies that need clear, short-term goals.

Psychodynamic ideas help identify recurring patterns that may come from earlier life experiences. This can be useful when similar problems keep repeating and someone wants to understand where those patterns began.

Finding the right mix is part of the work. Sandra will collaborate with the person to choose which approaches to use, guided by their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can change over time as progress is made.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. If you prefer a particular session format please confirm which options the therapist currently offers before booking. Online sessions aim to help people make steady progress while fitting therapy alongside everyday life.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Psychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Credentials

See below

Languages

English, Twi

Frequently asked questions

What sort of concerns does Sandra help with?

Sandra works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting strains, and coping with life changes.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

She uses a person-centred style that starts with listening and being non-judgemental, then adapts with cognitive behavioural, psychodynamic, or solution-focused ideas depending on what suits the person.

What professional background does she have?

She has ten years of experience supporting people through varied challenges and has practised in settings that include grief, parenting support, and long-term caring situations.

What credentials and location are listed?

Her credential is NCPS, and she is based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Twi.

Can people outside the UK work with her?

International clients are accepted; consider time differences when arranging appointments.

How are costs handled?

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

How do I begin working with Sandra?

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