Sally Willsher, BACP

Sally Willsher is a United Kingdom based counsellor with 16 years of professional experience and more than 2,200 recorded counselling hours. She holds BACP accreditation - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and is a qualified supervisor, which means she is trained to support and oversee the practice of other counsellors.

Her background includes leadership roles as a Counselling Service Manager and a Counselling Student Placement Manager, and she has worked extensively with people facing stress, anxiety, family conflict, grief, loss, and significant life changes. Sally has particular experience supporting unpaid carers, addressing the complex feelings that can arise from caregiving such as resentment, guilt, and frustration.

Sally approaches therapy by fostering an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored honestly. She integrates ongoing continuing professional development and up-to-date knowledge of counselling legislation into her practice. She recognises that beginning therapy can take courage and offers encouraging, professional support to people taking that first step.

Online approaches - Attachment, CBT, and Mindfulness

Sally commonly draws on Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Mindfulness Therapy in her work. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and current relationships shape patterns of connection and trust, and can be helpful for relationship difficulties, abandonment concerns, and attachment issues. CBT focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, offering practical strategies for anxiety, stress, and coping with life changes. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and gentle acceptance, which can reduce reactivity and support people managing grief, stress, and emotional overwhelm.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Sally works collaboratively with each person to understand their needs, goals, and preferences, and she helps decide which combination of methods is the best fit for their situation.

Online therapy with Sally is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexible options that make it easier to fit therapy into daily life. These formats can increase accessibility for people who live far away, have caregiving responsibilities, or need adaptable scheduling, while enabling ongoing work with licensed professionals and therapists from different locations.