Sarah Tolley, NCPS
Compassionate UK counsellor for trauma and anxiety
- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Couples and relationships
About Sarah Tolley
Sarah Tolley is a UK-based counsellor with 10 years of practice who brings a calm, solution-focused approach to work with individuals, couples and young people. She has worked in private practice and within educational settings supporting pupils across a wide range of difficulties, from low mood through to suicidal urges, and has extensive experience working with people from diverse socioeconomic, ethnic and religious backgrounds.
Her work has included significant support for members of the LGBTQ+ community, including the transgender community, and she has worked with clients of all ages. Sarah often helps people build mindfulness, strengthen self-esteem and reframe life scripts so they can develop a clearer vision for the future and greater inner stability.
In addition to individual work, Sarah has considerable experience working with couples to address emotional and intimate issues, providing a structured space where both partners can be heard. She combines a professional, friendly and approachable manner with a practical, solution-oriented style that aims to empower clients to find their own strengths and resources.
Sarah holds the NCPS credential, which indicates professional training and certification in counselling. Her clinical background includes supporting people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem concerns and depression, as well as a broad range of related issues such as attachment challenges, adoption and foster care matters, and substance use concerns.
Her work has included significant support for members of the LGBTQ+ community, including the transgender community, and she has worked with clients of all ages. Sarah often helps people build mindfulness, strengthen self-esteem and reframe life scripts so they can develop a clearer vision for the future and greater inner stability.
In addition to individual work, Sarah has considerable experience working with couples to address emotional and intimate issues, providing a structured space where both partners can be heard. She combines a professional, friendly and approachable manner with a practical, solution-oriented style that aims to empower clients to find their own strengths and resources.
Sarah holds the NCPS credential, which indicates professional training and certification in counselling. Her clinical background includes supporting people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem concerns and depression, as well as a broad range of related issues such as attachment challenges, adoption and foster care matters, and substance use concerns.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCodependencyCommitment issuesControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Gottman Method Hypnotherapy Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Sarah Tolley have?
She has 10 years of experience.
Is Sarah Tolley a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the NCPS credential. No additional license details were provided.
In which languages does Sarah Tolley provide therapy?
Therapy is provided in English.
Where is Sarah Tolley located?
She is based in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Sarah Tolley as my therapist?
You can work with Sarah Tolley through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Sarah Tolley work with international clients?
Yes, Sarah Tolley works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Sarah Tolley cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support
Sarah Tolley draws on several evidence-informed approaches to guide online work. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on early relationship patterns and how current connections are affected by past bonds - it can be helpful for attachment issues, abandonment concerns and relationship difficulties. Client-Centered Therapy offers a non-directive, empathetic space where the client’s own perspective and values guide the work - this approach supports self-esteem, self-exploration and personal growth. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, making it useful for managing anxiety, stress and low mood.
Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and is typically collaborative. Sarah will work with each person to assess needs, goals and preferences and tailor sessions so the chosen methods fit the individual situation and pace.
Online therapy with Sarah is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. These options provide flexibility for people with busy schedules, those who travel or live abroad, and anyone who prefers remote access to licensed professionals. The variety of formats makes it easier to maintain regular sessions and to receive consistent therapeutic support regardless of location.