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Sara Sukhija, BACP

Based in the UK Online sessions

Gentle psychodynamic counselling for life change

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About

About Sara

Sara Sukhija is a counsellor who aims to help people feeling stuck, anxious or overwhelmed. She presents a calm, steady presence and wants clients to feel heard and understood early in therapy. Sara works from a simple belief that people can grow and find more satisfying ways to live.

She practices psychodynamic therapy, which looks at patterns that often repeat across relationships and choices. Sessions focus on understanding how past experiences shape present feelings and behaviours.

Background and approach

This can help with problems such as anxiety, depression, grief and difficulties with trust or self-esteem. Sara has three years of experience and holds BACP registration, which is listed as part of her professional details. Her work has included supporting people through abuse, bereavement, addiction, infertility and trauma-related distress.

She also addresses concerns such as eating and sleeping problems, anger, compassion fatigue and the pressures of work and parenting. People who contact her often want a space to talk openly about relationship worries, identity questions including LGBT matters, or responses to life changes. In sessions she asks questions, listens closely and helps clients notice repeated patterns.

The aim is to build understanding, make different choices and reduce distress. Sara runs Mind Focus Counselling in the United Kingdom. If someone is thinking about starting therapy she encourages them to reflect on their goals and then arrange an initial match and scheduling step through the service's booking process.

Focus areas and approaches

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.

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.

Online support

How psychodynamic work translates to online counselling

Psychodynamic therapy looks at repeated patterns in feelings and relationships and how early experiences influence present choices. It often uses focused conversation to help people notice these patterns and understand their emotional responses. This approach can be useful for anxiety, depression, grief and difficulties with trust or self-esteem.

In practice Sara helps clients identify what they want to change and then works with them to test different ways of responding. Deciding on the best approach is a collaborative process and she will adapt the work to a person's goals, pace and comfort level. Together they review what helps and what does not, and adjust the sessions accordingly.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, avoid travel time and keep regular meetings during life changes. It can also allow shorter check-ins when needed and choices about whether to use video or audio depending on what suits someone on the day.
Questions

Questions people ask about Sara

What kinds of problems can be brought to counselling?

Sara works with issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, and difficulties with self-esteem. She also addresses a wide range of related topics including eating and sleeping problems, ADHD and compassion fatigue.

How would you describe the therapy style?

The approach is psychodynamic and conversational. Sessions explore recurring patterns, early influences and how these shape current feelings and choices.

What experience does the counsellor have?

Sara has three years of experience working with people facing anxiety, depression, trauma, bereavement, infertility and addictions. Her caseload has included a wide range of life and relationship challenges.

What professional credentials and location are listed?

She is listed with BACP and practises in the United Kingdom. BACP is shown as her supplied professional credential.

Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

Which session formats are offered?

The biography does not specify formats. Please confirm current session options with the service before booking.

How are fees handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

What is the first step to begin working together?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

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