Sally Gardner, BACP
UK-licensed therapist specialising in relationships and trauma
- Relationship and intimacy focus
- Trauma and attachment work
- Seven years experience
About Sally Gardner
Sally Gardner is a UK-licensed practitioner with seven years of professional experience and a background as a registered mental health nurse. She also holds BACP membership, which indicates affiliation with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and a commitment to recognised professional standards.
Sally works with a broad range of people and provides counselling for couples alongside individual therapy. She has developed courses focused on how to find a healthy relationship and how to maintain it, reflecting a practical interest in supporting relationship skills and long-term connection.
A common theme in her work is addressing low self-worth that can stem from childhood experiences and past trauma. She often explores earlier relationships and events to help clients understand patterns in feeling and behaviour, using that insight to guide therapeutic work. Her main clinical focuses include relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related concerns, and she also supports people facing stress, anxiety, grief, addiction, and wider life changes.
Sally approaches each person with respect, sensitivity and compassion, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to individual needs. She recognises that beginning therapy can be a courageous step and looks forward to supporting clients through their journey.
Sally works with a broad range of people and provides counselling for couples alongside individual therapy. She has developed courses focused on how to find a healthy relationship and how to maintain it, reflecting a practical interest in supporting relationship skills and long-term connection.
A common theme in her work is addressing low self-worth that can stem from childhood experiences and past trauma. She often explores earlier relationships and events to help clients understand patterns in feeling and behaviour, using that insight to guide therapeutic work. Her main clinical focuses include relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related concerns, and she also supports people facing stress, anxiety, grief, addiction, and wider life changes.
Sally approaches each person with respect, sensitivity and compassion, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to individual needs. She recognises that beginning therapy can be a courageous step and looks forward to supporting clients through their journey.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Sally Gardner have?
Sally Gardner has seven years of professional experience working in mental health and counselling.
Is Sally Gardner a registered therapist?
Yes. Sally holds BACP membership - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and is a registered mental health nurse licensed to practise in the United Kingdom.
In which languages does Sally Gardner provide therapy?
Sally provides therapy in English.
Where is Sally Gardner located?
Sally is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Sally Gardner as my therapist?
Clients can work with Sally through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Sally Gardner work with international clients?
Yes, Sally works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Sally Gardner cost?
Costs can vary depending on factors such as location and availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time for any reason. For current pricing and plan details, please click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help match with a therapist. Depending on availability, clients can then schedule their first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Accessible Online Care
Sally uses approaches that combine practical skills with exploration of relationships and personal values. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns - it helps people understand attachment styles, improve intimacy, and address issues like abandonment and trust. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) works with thoughts, feelings and behaviours to build coping strategies for anxiety, depression, stress and problematic habits. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages acceptance of difficult internal experiences while identifying personal values and committed actions, supporting people facing chronic emotional pain, life transitions and low self-worth.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Sally works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences. The choice of techniques evolves as work progresses and is tailored to the individual rather than imposed.
Online therapy with Sally is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier for people who live abroad, have busy commitments, or prefer remote sessions to access registered professionals and therapists who can support relationship, trauma and wellbeing work.