Sarah Bayford, BACP
Relational therapist focused on self and relationships
- Relationship focused care
- Stress and anxiety support
- BACP registered
About Sarah Bayford
Sarah Bayford is a relational therapist based in the United Kingdom with seven years of clinical experience. She works with adults and young adults to explore the connections between personal history, current relationships, and emotional difficulties, helping clients understand how patterns with family, friends and colleagues shape everyday life. Her practice emphasises the relationship people have with themselves as the foundation for change, offering support for anxiety, stress, depression, shame, guilt and the barriers that limit a fuller life.
Using a compassionate, interpersonal approach, she supports people to build self-acceptance, develop healthier boundaries and make choices that reflect their values. Clients work on practical steps and inner shifts alike - for example learning to say no without overwhelming self-criticism, addressing feelings of inferiority, or repairing connections with others. She also works with issues related to trauma, addiction, grief, intimacy and a wide range of relationship and identity concerns.
As an experienced adult therapist she is qualified to work with young adults and is currently in training to extend her practice to children and young people. She holds BACP accreditation - BACP stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and presents a relational, person-focused style aimed at helping people live with greater authenticity and ease. More information is available at sarah-bayford-counselling-and-psychotherapy.co.uk
Using a compassionate, interpersonal approach, she supports people to build self-acceptance, develop healthier boundaries and make choices that reflect their values. Clients work on practical steps and inner shifts alike - for example learning to say no without overwhelming self-criticism, addressing feelings of inferiority, or repairing connections with others. She also works with issues related to trauma, addiction, grief, intimacy and a wide range of relationship and identity concerns.
As an experienced adult therapist she is qualified to work with young adults and is currently in training to extend her practice to children and young people. She holds BACP accreditation - BACP stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and presents a relational, person-focused style aimed at helping people live with greater authenticity and ease. More information is available at sarah-bayford-counselling-and-psychotherapy.co.uk
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBody imageCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Existential Therapy Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems Systemic Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Sarah Bayford have?
Sarah Bayford has seven years of professional experience working as a therapist.
Is Sarah Bayford a registered therapist?
Yes. She holds BACP accreditation. BACP stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
In which languages does Sarah Bayford provide therapy?
Therapy is provided in English.
Where is Sarah Bayford located?
She is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Sarah Bayford as my therapist?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging as ways to work with clients. Please note that she is not currently accepting clients.
Does Sarah Bayford work with international clients?
No. She does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Sarah Bayford cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as 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, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with a therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule a first session by phone, video call, live chat or in-app messaging.
Integrating Attachment, Client-Centered Work and CBT in Online Care
Sarah Bayford combines Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to address relationship patterns, self-perception and day-to-day thinking. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early connections influence current relationships and emotional responses, which can help with intimacy, abandonment and attachment issues. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on empathetic listening and the client’s own goals, offering a respectful environment for exploring identity, self-esteem and life choices. CBT works on the link between thoughts, feelings and behaviours, providing practical tools to manage anxiety, depression, stress and unhelpful coping strategies.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and is treated collaboratively. The therapist and client work together to identify which methods or combination of methods best fit the client’s needs, goals and preferences, and adapt the work over time as change unfolds.
Online therapy sessions can be delivered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it possible to maintain continuity of care across busy lives, reduce travel time, and allow registered professionals to tailor sessions to practical needs while focusing on meaningful therapeutic progress.