Sara Monahan
Practical counselling to build confidence and resilience
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About Sara
Sara Monahan is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She has four years of professional experience and concentrates on helping people who are struggling with trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, compassion fatigue and major life changes. Sara speaks English and works from the United Kingdom.
Sara believes each person knows their own story best. She looks for existing strengths and practical steps people can use to move forward.
Background and approach
The work often focuses on building confidence, reducing shame, and finding clearer purpose in everyday life. Sessions tend to be straightforward and collaborative. Sara listens first, then helps clients identify small, realistic changes to try between meetings.
She encourages people to notice what helps and what does not, so the plan can be adjusted as they go. Common themes she addresses include ADHD-related struggles, feelings of isolation, social anxiety and relationship patterns linked to attachment. She also supports people wrestling with guilt, perfectionism and questions about self-love.
People who choose Sara often want a calm, practical space to sort things out. She aims to reduce overwhelm and make steps feel manageable. To begin, readers are invited to use the site Start Therapy button and complete the short matching questionnaire to schedule according to therapist availability.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 4
- Registered with
- BACP
- Registration number
- 406123
- Languages
- English
- 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.
How Sara works online
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sara will explore what feels most helpful, weighing up your goals and preferences together. She treats the process as a collaboration so the technique can be adjusted as you learn what helps most.
If you are considering online sessions, please confirm the current session options before booking. Many people find online work useful because it can fit more easily around daily routines, reduce travel time and make it simpler to have short check-ins between commitments. Online sessions can also make it easier to keep continuity when life changes make in-person visits harder. Registered or accredited professionals like Sara can explain practical arrangements and help match the session style to your needs.
Questions and answers
What issues does this counsellor help with?
Sara works with people facing trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, compassion fatigue and coping with life changes. She also supports those dealing with ADHD challenges, social anxiety and feelings of isolation.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is collaborative and practical. She listens, highlights strengths and suggests small steps clients can try between sessions.
How much professional experience does she have?
Sara has four years of professional work experience supporting people with a range of emotional and practical concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with this counsellor?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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