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Sarah Beardsley

BACP

Calm client-centred support for eating and life stressors

  • Client-centred approach
  • BACP registered
  • Works with eating issues

About Sarah

Sarah Beardsley helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief and body image worries. She also supports those dealing with eating and food-related issues, self-esteem struggles, and the strain of life changes. Sarah presents as calm and respectful and aims to make talking about difficult topics easier.

Sarah uses a client-centred way of working. That means sessions focus on the person in front of her, not a fixed programme. She listens without judgement and helps people identify their own goals. Conversations move at the client s pace while practical steps are discussed.

Over five years of professional work in the United Kingdom have shaped her practice. She has supported people with ADHD, autism and specific learning differences such as dyslexia and dyspraxia. She also has experience with issues linked to gender identity, relationship breakups, parenting strain and chronic illness.

Sarah is registered with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She tailors sessions to suit an individual s needs and preferences, and she speaks English.

People can expect straightforward conversation, gentle challenge where helpful, and collaborative goal-setting. Sarah encourages small, achievable steps and checks in on progress. Her focus is to empower each person to make changes that feel meaningful to them.

Client-centred approaches and online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on helping a person lead the conversation. The therapist listens carefully and reflects back what they hear, which can help with issues like low self-esteem, anxiety and eating concerns by clarifying what matters to the client.

Sarah aims to use this collaborative stance online as she would in person, working together to set goals, notice progress and adjust the work as needed. The choice of therapeutic approach is discussed openly, and she will help people decide what fits their needs and preferences.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm the current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow quieter check-ins during a lunch break or after work. For some people, remote sessions make it simpler to maintain regular contact and carry forward practical tasks between meetings.

Professional registration

BACP United Kingdom · No. 405811

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Areas of expertise

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseEating disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMoney and financial issuesNarcissismPregnancy and childbirthSelf-harmSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Credentials

BACP · United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Sarah specialise in?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem and relationship problems, as well as eating and food-related issues and related body image worries.

What is her way of working in therapy?

Sarah uses a client-centred approach that prioritises the person's experience and goals, with listening, reflection and collaborative planning.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has five years of professional work experience in the United Kingdom supporting a range of concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

Sarah is registered with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are sessions available in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

International clients are accepted, so people outside the UK may be able to arrange sessions.

How does payment and cost work?

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

What do I need to do to start therapy?

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