Sarah Charney, NCPS

Sarah Charney, NCPS, is a psychotherapist who draws on several evidence-based approaches to help people manage stress, anxiety, low mood and relationship problems. She works in a direct, down-to-earth way and aims to create a calm space for people to talk about difficult experiences and feel heard. Sarah’s background includes NHS clinical work and private practice in the United Kingdom.

Sarah often helps people notice patterns of thinking that cause them distress. She uses practical techniques from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) to teach new skills for managing strong emotions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and mindfulness tools are also used to help people live with difficult feelings rather than fight them.

Her training includes a Master of Science in Counselling Psychology and further postgraduate study in cognitive and trauma-related approaches. She is registered with the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). That experience underpins work with common problems such as depression, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and caregiver stress.

Sessions typically focus on building insight and practical coping strategies. Sarah describes therapy as collaborative and paced to each person’s needs. She aims to help people move from stuck patterns toward clearer choices and steadier day-to-day functioning.

People coming with concerns such as codependency, attachment issues, eating-related worries or substance problems can explore these themes in sessions. Before booking, readers should check current session options and practical arrangements.

How Sarah’s approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps in that direction. It uses simple exercises to notice thoughts and focus on values-based action, which can help with anxiety, low mood and caregiver strain.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings and behaviour. It teaches practical techniques such as thought records and behavioural experiments to reduce unhelpful patterns and manage symptoms of depression and anxiety.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences and recommend a mix of methods that fit those needs. That choice is decided together and can change as therapy progresses.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the exact session formats offered before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments around work, caregiving or other commitments. It also allows for shorter check-ins when time is tight, or sessions without video when that better suits someone’s comfort or bandwidth. Many people find these practical options help make therapy a regular part of life.