About Sara
Sara Paolini is a counsellor who offers a calm and listening presence for people feeling overwhelmed or uncertain. She works in English and supports LGBT people among others, helping them talk through anxiety, low mood, relationship strain and life changes. Her approach invites straightforward conversation so clients can feel heard and start to untangle what matters most to them.
Sara has five years' experience and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
Background and approach
She works both remotely and face to face. In sessions she focuses on what a person wants to change and on small, practical steps that can make day-to-day life easier. Therapy with Sara centres on clear discussion of patterns and feelings.
She often helps people notice how early relationships affect current choices and connections. Work can include understanding anger, addressing body image and eating concerns, and building resilience after trauma or loss. People bring a range of issues to her, including stress, grief, intimacy-related difficulties, career worries and problems linked to family of origin.
She also supports those dealing with long-term health challenges, caregiver strain and the emotional impact of separation or domestic violence. Sara invites clients to shape the work together, matching conversation style and pace to individual needs. To begin, clients use the site matching process and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
What Sara works with
Everything Sara lists, in their own terms. LGBT is the reason Sara is listed here; the rest shows what else Sara works with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Immigration issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
How therapeutic approaches shape online work
People often find it useful to know which evidence-based techniques a counsellor draws on. One approach Sara uses looks at patterns in relationships and how they influence feelings and choices; it helps when someone wants to understand recurring struggles like codependency, attachment worries or difficulty trusting others. Another approach focuses on stabilising reactions after trauma or dissociation by teaching grounding and emotion-regulation skills that reduce overwhelm and make daily tasks more manageable.Choosing the right method is part of the work. Sara will discuss different options and decide together with the client which approach fits their goals and comfort. This collaborative process means sessions can change as needs evolve and new priorities emerge.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit counselling into busy lives. It can reduce travel time and allow more flexible scheduling, which helps people balance appointments with work or caregiving. Because the original biography notes both remote and face-to-face experience, confirm the current session formats before booking so you know what to expect. Registered or accredited professionals can offer helpful ways to continue therapy if relocating or for international clients.
Questions people ask about Sara
What kinds of problems does Sara address?
Sara supports people with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and depression. She also helps with relationships, grief, trauma, eating and anger issues among other concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is conversational and practical. Sessions focus on noticing unhelpful patterns and trying small changes that can improve everyday life.
What experience does she have?
She has five years of clinical experience working with people remotely and in person. That experience includes supporting those affected by trauma and dissociation.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
International clients are accepted. Sessions are offered in English.
Which session formats are available?
The biography notes experience with both remote and face-to-face work. Please confirm current session options before booking to match your needs.
How are fees 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 Sara?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule appointments according to the therapist's availability.
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