Sara Deal
Client centred counsellor for life challenges
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About Sara
Sara Deal works using a person centred approach to therapy. She aims to create a respectful, sensitive space where people can talk about what matters to them. She presents as calm and encouraging and focuses on helping people find their own path to change.
Deal has eight years of overall experience in the field and holds BACP credentials. She helps people with stress and anxiety and with low mood. She also supports those dealing with relationship difficulties and family conflict, and with problems around self-esteem and motivation.
Background and approach
She works with people affected by addiction and by trauma and abuse. Parenting pressures and coping with life changes are also areas she addresses. Sessions are shaped around each person’s needs rather than a one-size-fits-all method.
In practice she listens first and follows the pace set by the person in front of her. Conversations are used to explore options, identify what is getting in the way, and to build on existing strengths. The therapist aims to be warm and non-judgemental throughout.
Taking the first step can feel daunting, and she offers practical support to get started. To begin, users are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to availability.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 8
- Registered with
- BACP
- Registration number
- 238606
- Languages
- English
- Approaches include
- Client-Centered Therapy
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Sara's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
What Sara works with
Everything Sara lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Coping with life changes
Approaches Sara lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How Sara works online
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose how sessions are shaped based on needs, goals and personal preferences. That may mean adjusting the pace, focusing on practical coping steps, or spending more time exploring feelings and values.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy routine and reduce travel time. It can also allow shorter check-ins when life is hectic, or a quieter way to talk without needing to be on camera for the whole time. Registered or accredited professionals aim to adapt how they meet to suit everyday life and access to care.
Questions and answers
What concerns does she help with?
Sara Deal works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression and low self-esteem. She also supports those dealing with relationship and family issues, addictions, trauma and parenting pressures.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a person centred approach that focuses on listening and following the client’s pace. Conversations aim to help people clarify their own goals and make practical changes.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of experience in the counselling and therapy field. That experience underpins a practice oriented around respect and sensitivity.
What credentials and location are recorded?
She holds BACP credentials and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.
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