Sarah Mac Farlane, BACP
Integrative therapist for emotional wellbeing and growth
- Stress and anxiety support
- Trauma and abuse recovery
- Relationship and couples work
About Sarah Mac Farlane
Sarah Mac Farlane is a UK-based, BACP-accredited therapist with nine years of clinical experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, grief, anger and depression. She practices as an integrative therapist, drawing on a range of evidence-informed methods so that care is tailored to each person rather than following a single protocol. Her training includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), BWRT and mindfulness, and she has also trained in couple work with the Gottman method and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT).
Sarah works collaboratively with clients to understand their strengths, histories and immediate concerns, helping them build practical skills for managing intrusive thoughts, phobias, motivation difficulties and relationship challenges. She views the person seeking support as the expert in their own story and focuses on empowering each individual to find sustainable ways forward. Taking the first step toward change often requires courage, and Sarah offers steady, respectful support throughout that process.
Her approach balances practical techniques with compassionate listening, adapting methods to meet needs such as parenting stress, grief, eating concerns, ADHD-related challenges and issues for LGBT clients. As a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), she combines professional standards with a warm, person-centered stance to help clients navigate life transitions and long-standing patterns.
Sarah works collaboratively with clients to understand their strengths, histories and immediate concerns, helping them build practical skills for managing intrusive thoughts, phobias, motivation difficulties and relationship challenges. She views the person seeking support as the expert in their own story and focuses on empowering each individual to find sustainable ways forward. Taking the first step toward change often requires courage, and Sarah offers steady, respectful support throughout that process.
Her approach balances practical techniques with compassionate listening, adapting methods to meet needs such as parenting stress, grief, eating concerns, ADHD-related challenges and issues for LGBT clients. As a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), she combines professional standards with a warm, person-centered stance to help clients navigate life transitions and long-standing patterns.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace 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) Existential Therapy Gottman Method Hypnotherapy Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Sarah Mac Farlane have?
She has 9 years of professional therapeutic experience.
Is Sarah Mac Farlane a registered therapist?
Yes. She holds the BACP credential. BACP stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
In which languages does Sarah Mac Farlane provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Sarah Mac Farlane located?
She is based in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Sarah Mac Farlane as my therapist?
You can work with Sarah Mac Farlane through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Sarah Mac Farlane work with international clients?
Yes, Sarah Mac Farlane works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Sarah Mac Farlane 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.
Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Therapy and Support
Sarah draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients notice painful thoughts and feelings without being overwhelmed by them, and to clarify personal values that guide meaningful action. ACT can be useful for anxiety, depression and life transitions where a shift in perspective and purposeful action are important.
She also uses Attachment-Based Therapy to explore relational patterns that affect current relationships and emotional regulation. This approach helps when difficulties trace back to early caregiving experiences or to repeated patterns across intimate relationships.
In addition, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) provides practical tools to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavioural patterns, which can ease symptoms of anxiety, phobias and low mood.
Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Sarah works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods best fit their needs, goals and preferences, and adapts techniques as progress unfolds.
Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These options allow clients to access consistent, ongoing support from registered professionals without needing to travel, making it easier to fit therapy into busy or changing lives.