About Stella
Stella Sacarello is a BACP therapist based in the United Kingdom. She supports people facing stress, anxiety, LGBT-related concerns, low self-esteem and motivation. Stella also helps people cope with life changes and with grief and loss.
She practises person-centred counselling, which starts from the idea that the client knows their own story best. Stella aims to create a calm space where people can talk through what matters to them. Sessions focus on identifying strengths and practical steps the person can try between meetings.
Background and approach
Stella has three years of professional experience working with a range of concerns including chronic pain, illness and disability, fertility and separation issues, and feelings of isolation. She also offers support around gender dysphoria, sexuality, and the effects of prejudice and discrimination. Her way of working is straightforward and collaborative.
She listens, reflects what she hears, and helps people find their own solutions. Conversations are paced according to the client’s needs and goals. People who choose Stella often want a respectful, accepting approach that centres their experience.
She uses person-centred principles to build on what is already working in someone’s life. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then arrange sessions based on her availability.
What Stella works with
Everything Stella lists, in their own terms. LGBT is the reason Stella is listed here; the rest shows what else Stella works with.
- 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 person-centred work translates to online therapy
Person-centred counselling focuses on listening, reflecting and helping people access their own strengths. In practice this means the counsellor follows what matters to the client, mirrors what they hear, and helps the person notice small steps they can try between sessions. This approach suits issues like anxiety, low self-esteem and life transitions where exploring personal meaning and choices is central.Another helpful technique is task-focused problem solving, which breaks larger worries into manageable steps and practical actions. This is useful for stress, daily functioning during chronic illness, and coping with practical problems such as fertility or separation logistics.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss what feels most useful and adapt the way they work to the client’s goals and preferences. Together they will try approaches and agree what to keep or change as therapy progresses.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow sessions during a lunch break or between appointments. It can also allow shorter check-ins by phone when less time is available, but check with the therapist which options she currently offers.
Questions people ask about Stella
What kinds of problems does Stella help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem and coping with life changes, and supports people with LGBT-related concerns and sexuality questions.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She uses person-centred counselling, so conversations focus on the client’s experience and strengths while the counsellor reflects and supports their choices.
What is her professional background?
She has three years of professional experience working with people on a range of emotional and practical issues.
What credentials and region are listed?
She is BACP registered and based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and payments handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Stella?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to her availability.
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