Sarah Hopkins, BACP

Sarah Hopkins is a counsellor registered with the BACP and has four years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. She focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression and life changes. Sarah aims to make starting therapy a manageable step for people who feel overwhelmed by that first move.

She encourages an open space where thoughts and feelings can be shared without judgement. Sessions are intended to be conversational and practical. Sarah listens for patterns in how people relate to themselves and others, then helps them notice small changes that make daily life easier.

Her work draws on psychodynamic ideas to look at how past experiences shape current feelings. She also uses solution-focused approaches to identify immediate goals and practical steps forward. Together these styles balance reflecting on deeper issues and finding concrete ways to improve day-to-day coping.

Sarah pays attention to issues often faced by carers, including stress linked to long-term caring responsibilities and feelings of isolation. She also supports people dealing with chronic pain or illness, workplace strain, and life-stage questions like midlife change or purpose.

People who come to Sarah can expect calm, steady listening and help forming small, realistic plans to manage symptoms. If you want to talk about what is making life harder, she offers a straightforward starting point and gentle guidance for next steps.

How these approaches work for online therapy

Psychodynamic Therapy looks at patterns that developed over time and how they affect current feelings and relationships. Online work with psychodynamic ideas often involves talking through memories and recurring reactions to make sense of difficult feelings.

Solution-Focused Therapy centres on small, practical steps and clear goals. In an online setting this can mean short, focused conversations to identify what is already working and to plan simple changes that fit into everyday life.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss your needs, goals and preferences and will suggest whether more reflective sessions or goal-focused meetings might suit you better. This is a collaborative process and plans can be adjusted as you progress.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also suit people who prefer to meet from their own familiar surroundings or who need appointments outside standard office hours.