Sarah Charney

Sarah Charney is a psychotherapist with ten years of experience. She is registered with the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) and works with adults on issues such as stress, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties. Her approach blends practical tools with a calm, supportive attitude to help people make steady changes.

In sessions she draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy techniques. She also uses attachment-based ideas and client-centred listening to help people understand how early experiences affect current feelings and choices. That mix helps with problems like low self-esteem, codependency and communication difficulties.

Sarah previously worked in an NHS clinical setting alongside psychologists, counsellors and psychiatrists. She has also worked in private and workplace settings. Her training includes a Master of Science in Counselling Psychology and further study in CBT, REBT, DBT and ACT approaches.

Therapy with her focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and trying small, realistic changes. She aims to create a motivational space where people can notice progress and learn new ways of coping. Sessions combine practical exercises, reflective discussion and mindfulness tools when helpful.

People who come to Sarah often want straight talk and usable strategies for day-to-day life. She helps with problems ranging from trauma and abuse to struggles with body image, addiction-related issues and feelings of emptiness. If you are unsure whether to begin, she guides the first steps and helps set clear goals.

How Sarah's approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice thoughts without getting swept away by them, then commit to actions that match their values; it can help with anxiety, low mood and issues with direction. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings and actions and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns, which often helps with stress and depression. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships shape current ways of relating and can be useful for people struggling with trust, abandonment fears or repeating difficult patterns.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and together you will decide what fits your needs and goals. That makes therapy a collaborative process rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.

Session options are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current formats before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments around work or family life, cut travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let a therapist use worksheets, breathing practices and guided exercises during a session in ways that suit your day-to-day routine.