Sarah Willcocks

Sarah Willcocks is a Person Centred counsellor with 14 years of professional experience. She works with people facing grief, bereavement and end-of-life concerns, as well as anxiety, depression and trauma. She also supports those coping with relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, bipolar and changes such as separation or bereavement. Sarah is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, which she follows in her practice.

Her approach is warm and interactive and she aims to create a respectful, non-judgemental space. Sessions are led by the person seeking help so they set the pace and focus. Sarah uses the Person Centred way of working alongside Solution-Focused ideas and Motivational Interviewing to help people find practical steps forward.

In practice she listens carefully, reflects back what she hears, and helps people identify small changes they can try between sessions. She often supports people through bereavement, traumatic loss and difficulties linked to past abuse. People also bring concerns about sleep, eating, anger, self-esteem and coping with life transitions.

Sarah describes her style as compassionate and honest. She aims to empower people to make choices that feel right for them. The work tends to be conversational and collaborative, with an emphasis on the person's own goals and resources.

Sarah works in the United Kingdom and offers help in English. If someone wants to begin, they follow the service sign-up steps to match with her and schedule sessions based on her availability.

How these approaches translate to online counselling

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening without judgement and following the person’s lead. It helps when someone needs space to talk about loss, grief or difficult feelings and wants support that respects their pace.

Motivational Interviewing helps people explore their own reasons for change and find motivation. It is useful for issues like addictions, managing mood changes or taking steps towards new routines.

Solution-Focused Therapy looks for small, practical steps that move a person towards their goals. It is helpful when someone wants short-term, goal-orientated work to try different coping strategies.

Finding the right approach is part of the process and will be decided together. The counsellor will talk through needs, goals and preferences and adapt methods as the relationship develops. That means work can be collaborative and adjusted if priorities or circumstances shift.

The practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time. If you prefer a shorter check-in, or need something that fits around work or caregiving, online options can make that easier. Please confirm the specific session formats offered before booking so you know what will be available.