Sarah Lacey, BACP

Sarah Lacey is a UK-based therapist with 22 years of professional experience who works with adults on a range of emotional and practical challenges. She is a member of the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which indicates alignment with national professional standards for counselling practice. Sarah specialises in stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, compassion fatigue, relationship difficulties, grief, and coaching, and she draws on well-established therapeutic methods including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to tailor support to each person.

Sarah approaches therapy with the assumption that each person is the expert on their own life and that people already possess strengths that can be used to move past what is holding them back. She works collaboratively to help clients identify those strengths and to develop practical strategies that align with their goals. Her practice includes short-term work when appropriate - offering focused support of up to eight sessions - and she typically schedules weekday daytime appointments on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Practical details are part of how Sarah works: she asks clients to arrive on time and notes that she can wait up to 10 minutes for a scheduled session before suggesting a rearrangement, since limited time can make it hard to complete the therapeutic work. She recognises that beginning therapy takes courage and supports people through that first step, while not offering sessions on Saturdays or Sundays.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts without getting stuck in them and focuses on living in line with personal values - it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and low mood. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist listens deeply and supports the client to find their own solutions - this approach can help with self-esteem, adjustment, and relationship concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, offers practical tools to identify and shift patterns of thinking and behaviour that contribute to distress, often benefiting people with anxiety, depression, and work-related stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Sarah Lacey works collaboratively with each client to explore which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds so the work remains practical and relevant.

Online therapy in Sarah's practice is offered by licensed professionals and includes video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options increase flexibility - making it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, attend from home, or continue work between meetings - while preserving the therapeutic focus and continuity that help people move toward their goals.