- Anxiety and stress
- Person-centred
- Practical techniques
About Sarah
Sarah Bennett is a counsellor who helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship worries, grief and self-esteem. She also supports clients facing addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleep and eating difficulties, parenting strains, and life changes. Sarah holds NCPS and has eleven years of experience.
Her counselling path began in Sydney in 2009 where she trained as a telephone counsellor for Lifeline. Back in England she completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling and a University Certificate in Counselling at South Cheshire College, validated by Manchester Metropolitan University. She is an Accredited Member of the National Counselling Society and follows their ethical framework.
Early placements included college settings and work with young people, and she has experience as a school counsellor supporting students with coursework stress, bullying and family concerns. She has also volunteered for a bereavement charity, working with those affected by loss and serious illness.
Sarah now sees clients in independent practice in Nantwich and offers telephone and video call appointments when booked in the usual way. Her training was based on the person-centred approach, and she aims to build a calm, respectful space where people can be listened to and understood.
She blends person-centred work with practical techniques when helpful. This can include cognitive behavioural ideas, relaxation and breathing exercises, mindfulness and meditation, and hypnotherapy offered as an integrated option. Sarah discusses any suggested techniques with clients before trying them.
Outside of counselling she spends time with family and friends and her dog Leo. She believes people can find their own answers and a greater sense of calm through the work they do together.
Her counselling path began in Sydney in 2009 where she trained as a telephone counsellor for Lifeline. Back in England she completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling and a University Certificate in Counselling at South Cheshire College, validated by Manchester Metropolitan University. She is an Accredited Member of the National Counselling Society and follows their ethical framework.
Early placements included college settings and work with young people, and she has experience as a school counsellor supporting students with coursework stress, bullying and family concerns. She has also volunteered for a bereavement charity, working with those affected by loss and serious illness.
Sarah now sees clients in independent practice in Nantwich and offers telephone and video call appointments when booked in the usual way. Her training was based on the person-centred approach, and she aims to build a calm, respectful space where people can be listened to and understood.
She blends person-centred work with practical techniques when helpful. This can include cognitive behavioural ideas, relaxation and breathing exercises, mindfulness and meditation, and hypnotherapy offered as an integrated option. Sarah discusses any suggested techniques with clients before trying them.
Outside of counselling she spends time with family and friends and her dog Leo. She believes people can find their own answers and a greater sense of calm through the work they do together.
How her approaches work in online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy places the person at the heart of the work. The therapist offers empathic listening and aims to help people find their own solutions, which can suit issues like low self-esteem, relationship worries and grief.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours. It uses practical exercises and simple strategies to manage anxiety, low mood and unhelpful thinking patterns.
Finding the right way of working is part of the process. The therapist will discuss preferences, goals and what feels comfortable, and then agree together which methods to try. This collaborative planning means the approach can change as progress is made.
For practical matters, please confirm current session options before booking. When arranged, online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow a quicker check-in during a break. Some people prefer shorter phone check-ins while others find video helpful for face-to-face conversation; the therapist will discuss what suits each person best.
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
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Sarah commonly help with?
She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationship and family worries, grief, self-esteem, addictions, trauma, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting and life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is person-centred and warm, focusing on listening and understanding. She also offers practical techniques such as CBT ideas, mindfulness and relaxation when these suit the person.
What is her professional background and experience?
She began counselling in 2009 and has eleven years of experience including telephone crisis work, school counselling, college placements and bereavement volunteering.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds NCPS and is an Accredited Member of the National Counselling Society. She practises in the United Kingdom and works from a independent practice in Nantwich.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I have sessions from outside the UK?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What steps are involved in starting therapy?
Use the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.