Sarah Stewart, BACP

Sarah Stewart is a United Kingdom based therapist who offers a warm, non-judgmental space for people working through stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, depression, trauma and abuse, eating and body image issues, anger, self-esteem difficulties, compassion fatigue and other life changes. She draws on training in psychology and psychotherapy and is accredited with the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK. At Holding Space Counselling and Psychotherapy she aims to create a collaborative environment where clients are invited to explore their experiences and find their own answers rather than being told what to do.

Sessions with Sarah emphasize genuine connection and acceptance while also offering gentle, thoughtful challenge when it helps a client see their story from a different angle. Her work blends person-centered and experiential ways of relating with practical psychological tools, and she sometimes brings in psychoeducation to help make patterns and responses clearer. Exploring inner conflict and the different voices or parts that live inside us is an important thread in her practice, helping clients understand attachment, abandonment, dissociation, codependency and related dynamics.

Sarah is comfortable working with people across diverse backgrounds and identities, including those exploring BDSM, kink and alternative sex culture. She offers online appointments by video, phone and live messaging, and she structures messaging sessions so they function as focused, live therapeutic time rather than open-ended chat. Whether a person wants support to process past hurts, improve communication, or change aspects of their life, she aims to walk alongside them with curiosity, respect and steady professional care.

Therapeutic approaches for online work and how they help

Sarah integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered work, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to support people in online sessions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and focuses on values-driven action to move life forward. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a warm, non-judgmental relationship where the therapist follows the client’s pace and perspective to build insight and self-acceptance. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical tools to identify unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and to practice new responses that reduce distress and improve functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Sarah works collaboratively to tailor methods to each person’s needs, goals and preferences. She explores what feels most useful together and adapts techniques over time so the work fits the individual rather than forcing a single model.

Online therapy with Sarah is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, which makes it easier to attend from home, work or other comfortable settings. These options add flexibility for people with busy schedules, mobility limitations, or those who prefer the convenience of remote sessions while still working with licensed professionals and therapists in a structured, focused way.