Sandra Adams, BACP, NCPS

Sandra Adams is an integrative counsellor with 26 years of experience working with individuals and couples across a wide spectrum of concerns, from depression and anxiety to relationship difficulties and trauma. She specialises in supporting people affected by domestic abuse, psychosexual issues and gambling addictions, and combines clinical practice with supervision work to support other practitioners in the field.

Sandra developed a Family and Friends group specifically for people affected by a loved one’s gambling, bringing practical group experience into her therapeutic approach. She works with sensitivity, empathy and respect, adapting her methods to fit each client’s individual needs and circumstances. Her integrative style means she draws on different therapeutic techniques to help clients access their inner resources and build sustainable coping strategies.

She holds BACP and NCPS credentials - BACP denotes membership of a professional counselling association in the United Kingdom and NCPS indicates further professional qualification in counselling and psychotherapy. Sandra welcomes clients who are ready to engage in change and offers collaborative support throughout their therapeutic journey.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support

Sandra combines Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Therapy to tailor online support to each person's needs. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening with empathy, helping people explore their feelings and identify their own solutions - it is especially helpful for building self-esteem and addressing relationship or attachment concerns.

CBT offers practical strategies to identify and change unhelpful thought and behaviour patterns, which can be effective for anxiety, depression, stress and many everyday difficulties. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on strengths and small, achievable steps toward preferred outcomes, making it useful when clients want direct, goal-oriented work.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Sandra will work with each client to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences and circumstances, and may integrate techniques from different approaches to suit what emerges in therapy.

Online sessions by video, phone, live chat or text-based messaging provide flexibility and accessibility, allowing therapy to fit around work, family and travel. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and access support from licensed professionals even when in-person meetings are not possible.