Stella Sacarello
Gentle person-centred counselling for adults
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About Stella
Stella Sacarello welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, life changes, low self-esteem or who are struggling after loss. She is a BACP registered counsellor with three years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. Stella aims to make the first steps towards change feel manageable and clear.
Stella uses person-centred counselling. That means she listens carefully and follows each person's pace. She treats clients as the experts on their own lives and helps them notice strengths they already have.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on practical conversation rather than labels. She has worked with issues affecting LGBTQ+ people and those coping with gender dysphoria, and she supports people dealing with fertility concerns, divorce and separation, and family of origin problems. Stella also works with chronic pain, illness and disability alongside emotional challenges that come with those experiences.
Other areas she commonly addresses include grief and loss, guilt and shame, loneliness, life purpose, and the effects of prejudice and discrimination. She is experienced in supporting people affected by sexual assault and abuse and those navigating non-monogamous relationships. Stella aims to create a space where clients can speak honestly about what’s hard and try out new ways of coping.
She helps people set simple, achievable steps and reflects back practical insights that arise in conversation.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 3
- Registered with
- BACP
- Registration number
- 404376
- Languages
- English
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Stella's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
What Stella works with
Everything Stella lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Divorce and separation
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fertility issues
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Immigration issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
How Stella works online
A second helpful technique is practical problem-focused conversation, where sessions include setting small steps and checking what works. This is useful for everyday stresses, motivation struggles and managing the emotional impact of chronic illness or change.
Deciding which way of working feels right is part of the process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences and what has or has not worked before. Together they test approaches and adjust the plan as therapy progresses.
The biography does not list supported session formats, so please confirm the current online options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy around family and work by removing travel time and offering more flexible scheduling. It can also allow quieter, shorter check-ins when a full-length session is hard to arrange. Many people find that regular online sessions help maintain momentum and apply what they discuss to everyday life.
Questions and answers
What kinds of problems does Stella help with?
She supports people experiencing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and coping with life changes. Other areas include grief, fertility concerns, chronic illness and concerns related to sexuality and gender.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Stella practises person-centred counselling, which focuses on listening and following the client's lead. The work emphasises the client's strengths and practical conversation rather than therapy jargon.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has three years of professional experience working with a range of concerns including anxiety, grief, and issues affecting LGBTQ+ people. That experience informs a calm, supportive way of working.
Where is Stella based and what registration does she hold?
She practises in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP.
Which languages can sessions be held in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm the current session options with the service before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Stella?
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