Sarah Tolley, NCPS
UK counsellor specializing in trauma and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Anxiety and stress
- Couples and relationships
About Sarah Tolley
Sarah Tolley is a licensed counsellor based in the United Kingdom with 10 years of clinical experience and the NCPS credential, a professional counselling qualification. She has worked across private practice and educational settings, supporting people of all ages through issues ranging from low mood and suicidal thoughts to relationship and intimacy concerns. Her practice has included work with couples, adolescents and adults, and a wide variety of social, ethnic and religious backgrounds, including extensive experience supporting LGBTQ+ people and the transgender community.
Sarah draws on mindfulness and solution-focused techniques to help clients build self-esteem, clarify life scripts and strengthen self-belief, guiding them toward greater calm and a clearer vision for the future. She combines professionalism with an approachable manner, creating a thoughtful space for expression and growth while applying interventions tailored to each person’s situation. Her background working with complex challenges such as trauma, abuse, addiction and attachment issues complements her work with relationship difficulties and family transitions.
Throughout her career she has prioritized empowering individuals to find inner resources and practical strategies for change, offering a supportive environment where people can explore difficult emotions and develop sustainable coping skills.
Sarah draws on mindfulness and solution-focused techniques to help clients build self-esteem, clarify life scripts and strengthen self-belief, guiding them toward greater calm and a clearer vision for the future. She combines professionalism with an approachable manner, creating a thoughtful space for expression and growth while applying interventions tailored to each person’s situation. Her background working with complex challenges such as trauma, abuse, addiction and attachment issues complements her work with relationship difficulties and family transitions.
Throughout her career she has prioritized empowering individuals to find inner resources and practical strategies for change, offering a supportive environment where people can explore difficult emotions and develop sustainable coping skills.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCodependencyCommitment issuesControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Gottman Method Hypnotherapy Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Sarah Tolley have?
Sarah Tolley has 10 years of experience.
Is Sarah Tolley a registered therapist?
Yes. She holds the NCPS credential, a professional counselling qualification.
In which languages does Sarah Tolley provide therapy?
Sarah Tolley provides therapy in English.
Where is Sarah Tolley located?
Sarah Tolley is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Sarah Tolley as my therapist?
You can work with Sarah Tolley through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Sarah Tolley work with international clients?
Yes, Sarah Tolley works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Sarah Tolley 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, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. 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.
Approaches for online therapeutic support
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on the ways early relationships shape emotional patterns and current connections. It helps people understand attachment styles, improve trust and security in relationships, and address difficulties rooted in past caregiving experiences. Client-Centered Therapy places the person at the heart of the process, offering empathic listening and unconditional positive regard so clients can explore feelings and make choices aligned with their values; it is well suited to building self-esteem and fostering personal growth. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is goal-oriented and practical, helping people identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop new coping strategies to manage anxiety, depression and stress.
Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Sarah works collaboratively with clients to assess needs, goals and preferences, and will adapt methods over time so the chosen approach fits the individual. Registered professionals and therapists often blend elements from different models to tailor care.
Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. These options allow people to engage in therapy from different locations and at varied times, making it easier to maintain continuity of care and to access support that fits busy or complex lives.