Sarah Mac Farlane, BACP

Sarah Mac Farlane is a UK-based, BACP-registered therapist with nine years of professional experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties, and life transitions. She works with a wide range of concerns including depression, grief, anger, self-esteem, parenting challenges, eating issues, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and the effects of chronic illness and caregiving. Her practice also addresses attachment and abandonment issues, communication and commitment struggles, body image, blended family dynamics, and a variety of personality-related concerns.

Trained in an array of therapeutic modalities, Sarah describes herself as an integrative therapist who adapts methods to match each person’s needs. Her training includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness techniques, and BWRT. She also offers couples work and has training in the Gottman method and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). Sarah combines these approaches to support practical coping skills alongside deeper exploration of relationship patterns and personal values.

As a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) Sarah meets nationally recognized professional standards and ethical guidelines. She believes clients are the experts in their own stories and focuses on building on existing strengths. She frames change as a collaborative process and offers steady support for those taking the first steps toward a more fulfilling life.

Approaches That Translate Well to Online Therapy

Sarah Mac Farlane draws on several evidence-informed approaches that adapt effectively to remote work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take committed steps toward a meaningful life while learning to relate differently to difficult thoughts and emotions - it is often useful for anxiety, low mood, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early and current relationship patterns shape emotion regulation and intimacy; it can help with relationship difficulties, abandonment concerns, and parenting issues by exploring connection and safety in relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers structured tools to identify and reframe unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, supporting symptom reduction for anxiety, depression, phobias, and intrusive thoughts.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Sarah works with each person to understand their goals, preferences, and practical needs, then adapts methods from these models so therapy fits the individual rather than forcing a single technique.

Online sessions - via video, phone, live chat, or text messaging - make therapy more flexible and accessible, allowing people to engage from home or while balancing work, caregiving, or travel. Licensed professionals can deliver the same therapeutic skills and guided practices through these formats, offering continuity of care and scheduling options that support ongoing progress.