Sara Villar Gonzalez, BACP
Gestalt counselor helping clients find clarity and strength
- Stress and anxiety support
- Relationship and family work
- Addiction and trauma care
About Sara Villar Gonzalez
Sara Villar Gonzalez is a UK-licensed Gestalt psychotherapeutic counselor with 9 years of professional experience and registration with the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, the main professional body for counsellors in the United Kingdom. She has supported people navigating depression, stress and anxiety, addictions and eating disorders, cancer-related challenges, bereavement, trauma, relationship difficulties and family conflict. Her clinical work draws on Gestalt principles alongside evidence-based techniques to tailor interventions to each person she meets.
Sara approaches therapy from the belief that clients are the experts in their own lives. She focuses on helping people identify and build on their strengths so they can reconnect with what feels true and meaningful. Sara values practical, courageous steps toward change and works to empower clients as they explore patterns, resolve interpersonal issues and develop healthier coping strategies.
Known for a compassionate and respectful style, Sara offers professional support aimed at fostering resilience and clearer self-understanding. She seeks to create a collaborative space where clients feel supported to make changes that matter to them and to move toward a more fulfilling life.
Sara approaches therapy from the belief that clients are the experts in their own lives. She focuses on helping people identify and build on their strengths so they can reconnect with what feels true and meaningful. Sara values practical, courageous steps toward change and works to empower clients as they explore patterns, resolve interpersonal issues and develop healthier coping strategies.
Known for a compassionate and respectful style, Sara offers professional support aimed at fostering resilience and clearer self-understanding. She seeks to create a collaborative space where clients feel supported to make changes that matter to them and to move toward a more fulfilling life.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHearing impairedHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesYoung adult issues
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Sara Villar Gonzalez have?
She has 9 years of professional experience.
Is Sara Villar Gonzalez a registered therapist?
Yes. She holds the BACP credential.
In which languages does Sara Villar Gonzalez provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Sara Villar Gonzalez located?
She is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Sara Villar Gonzalez as my therapist?
You can work with Sara Villar Gonzalez through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Sara Villar Gonzalez work with international clients?
Yes, Sara Villar Gonzalez works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Sara Villar Gonzalez cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Gestalt-informed and Evidence-Based Care Online
Sara uses Gestalt therapy to help clients focus on present-moment awareness, personal responsibility and the ways current patterns influence relationships and emotions. This approach supports work on relationship difficulties, grief, trauma-related reactions and struggles with identity by encouraging clearer self-understanding and more intentional choices.
She also draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that translate well to remote sessions, including practical skill-building and coping strategies tailored to issues like anxiety, stress, addiction and mood difficulties. These techniques aim to reduce distress and improve daily functioning through structured, collaborative work.
Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Sara works together with each person to identify what fits best based on their needs, goals and preferences. She frames therapy as a collaborative effort to explore options and adjust methods as work progresses.
Online therapy with Sara can take place by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, offering flexibility to fit different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier for people to access consistent support from registered professionals without needing to rearrange major commitments.
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