Sarah Willcocks, BACP
Person-Centred counsellor for trauma and loss
- Bereavement and trauma
- Person-Centred approach
- 14 years experience
About Sarah Willcocks
Sarah Willcocks is a qualified Person-Centred counsellor with 14 years of professional experience. She is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) - the UK professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists - and works in line with the BACP Ethical Framework for Good Practice as well as the BACP Guidelines for Online Counselling and Psychotherapy.
Sarah specialises in bereavement, traumatic loss and post-traumatic stress, and has supported people facing a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive difficulties, personality disorder diagnoses and bipolar disorder. She has extensive experience working with clients who have experienced childhood and adult trauma, including physical, emotional and sexual abuse.
Her therapeutic style is warm and interactive, grounded in compassion, respect and sensitivity. Sarah primarily uses a Person-Centred approach alongside solution-focused and humanistic methods, aiming to create an honest, non-judgmental and accepting relationship in which the client can lead the pace of work. The Person-Centred principles that underpin her practice emphasise genuine engagement, empathy and acceptance, allowing clients space to explore and find their own solutions.
Recognising the courage it takes to seek change, Sarah aims to support and empower people as they move toward a more fulfilling and happier life.
Sarah specialises in bereavement, traumatic loss and post-traumatic stress, and has supported people facing a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive difficulties, personality disorder diagnoses and bipolar disorder. She has extensive experience working with clients who have experienced childhood and adult trauma, including physical, emotional and sexual abuse.
Her therapeutic style is warm and interactive, grounded in compassion, respect and sensitivity. Sarah primarily uses a Person-Centred approach alongside solution-focused and humanistic methods, aiming to create an honest, non-judgmental and accepting relationship in which the client can lead the pace of work. The Person-Centred principles that underpin her practice emphasise genuine engagement, empathy and acceptance, allowing clients space to explore and find their own solutions.
Recognising the courage it takes to seek change, Sarah aims to support and empower people as they move toward a more fulfilling and happier life.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityCancerCommitment issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Sarah Willcocks have?
Sarah Willcocks has 14 years of professional experience.
Is Sarah Willcocks a registered therapist?
Yes. She holds membership of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP).
In which languages does Sarah Willcocks provide therapy?
Therapy is provided in English.
Where is Sarah Willcocks located?
Sarah is based in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Sarah Willcocks as my therapist?
You can work with Sarah Willcocks through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Sarah Willcocks work with international clients?
Yes, Sarah Willcocks works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Sarah Willcocks 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 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.
Client-Centred and Practical Approaches for Online Support
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on providing a supportive, non-judgmental relationship in which the therapist offers empathy and acceptance while the client leads the pace of work. This approach can be helpful for people coping with grief, trauma, low mood and relationship concerns because it prioritises the client’s own experience and capacity for growth.Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative conversation style that helps people explore and strengthen their own motivation to change. It is often used when clients are facing difficult decisions or trying to change behaviours such as those related to addictions, health routines or major life adjustments.
Solution-Focused Therapy is brief and goal-oriented, concentrating on strengths, practical steps and small changes that lead toward preferred outcomes. It can be particularly useful for stress, coping with life transitions and relationship or career goals.
Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process. Sarah will work collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit best with their needs, goals and preferences, adjusting the way she works as the relationship develops.
Online therapy offers flexible, accessible options for connecting with registered professionals. Video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging allow people to schedule support around work, family and travel, and make it easier for international clients to access therapy with familiar practitioners.