Sacha Whittaker, BACP

Sacha Whittaker is a counsellor who supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and major life changes. She also works with carers and those facing family problems, communication difficulties, and challenges like chronic illness, isolation or feelings of shame. Sacha writes plainly and aims to make therapy a straightforward place to talk and work things through.

She uses a person-centred approach, often called Client-Centred Therapy, and adapts her style to the needs of each person. Sessions focus on listening, identifying strengths and building practical ways to cope. Sacha describes therapy as a partnership where the client is seen as the expert on their own life.

Over 18 years in practice, Sacha has supported people through grief, separation, caregiver stress and issues around attachment and abandonment. Her background includes work with people affected by domestic violence, chronic pain and midlife transition. She draws on experience rather than fixed techniques, shaping sessions around what helps most in the moment.

Sacha is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, abbreviated BACP. That is the professional body named in her biography. She works from the United Kingdom and runs sessions in English.

To begin, a short matching questionnaire and scheduling step is used so people can choose a convenient time. The practical aim is to help callers find calm, make clearer choices and use their own strengths to move forward.

How client-centred work fits with online counselling

Sacha uses Client-Centred Therapy as her core approach, which means the session is led by the person's concerns and paced around their needs. This style focuses on empathic listening and helping people name their feelings so they can make clearer choices. It suits issues like anxiety, grief, caregiver stress and family problems.

Her person-centred way also means adapting the work to the individual. Together the therapist and client decide which aspects of therapy to try and how to shape sessions. That collaborative decision-making helps match the approach to your goals rather than imposing a fixed plan.

If you are considering online therapy, check the current session options before booking as the biography does not list specific formats. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy around work, caregiving or health needs and make it easier to keep regular appointments. Others prefer shorter check-ins by phone or sessions without video if that suits their day. Confirm the exact formats available when you arrange your first appointment so you can pick what fits your life.