Sally Gardner, BACP
UK therapist specialising in relationships and trauma
- Relationship-focused care
- Trauma-informed approach
- Seven years experience
About Sally Gardner
Sally Gardner is a UK-licensed mental health professional with seven years of clinical experience who also trained and practised as a registered mental health nurse - a nurse who specialises in supporting people with mental health needs. She works with a broad range of clients and offers counselling for couples alongside individual therapy, drawing on experience supporting people through anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties and other complex concerns.
Many of the people she sees experience low self-worth that often traces back to earlier life experiences. Sally prefers to explore past relationships and formative events to help clients understand patterns in feelings and behaviour, and to uncover the roots of present struggles. Her primary clinical focus is on relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related concerns, and she is experienced working with related areas such as self-esteem, addiction, parenting and grief.
Sally describes her approach as respectful, sensitive and compassionate. She individualises conversations and treatment plans to meet each person’s unique needs and circumstances. She also offers structured guidance about building and sustaining healthy relationships, drawing on specialised coursework she has completed. Taking the first step can be difficult, and Sally aims to provide steady, nonjudgmental support for people ready to begin that work.
Many of the people she sees experience low self-worth that often traces back to earlier life experiences. Sally prefers to explore past relationships and formative events to help clients understand patterns in feelings and behaviour, and to uncover the roots of present struggles. Her primary clinical focus is on relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related concerns, and she is experienced working with related areas such as self-esteem, addiction, parenting and grief.
Sally describes her approach as respectful, sensitive and compassionate. She individualises conversations and treatment plans to meet each person’s unique needs and circumstances. She also offers structured guidance about building and sustaining healthy relationships, drawing on specialised coursework she has completed. Taking the first step can be difficult, and Sally aims to provide steady, nonjudgmental support for people ready to begin that work.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Sally Gardner have?
Sally Gardner has 7 years of professional experience.
Is Sally Gardner a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the BACP credential.
In which languages does Sally Gardner provide therapy?
Sally Gardner provides therapy in English.
Where is Sally Gardner located?
Sally Gardner is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Sally Gardner as my therapist?
You can work with Sally Gardner through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Sally Gardner work with international clients?
Yes, Sally Gardner works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Sally Gardner 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, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just 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 for relationships, trauma, and online care
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape expectations and patterns in adult connections. It helps people explore attachment styles and the ways those patterns show up in current relationships, especially around trust, closeness and abandonment.Client-Centered Therapy emphasises a respectful, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship. The therapist listens closely and supports the person in finding their own insights and strengths, which can be useful for self-esteem, relationship questions and life transitions.
Sally integrates these approaches with practical strategies in collaboration with each client. She works with individuals to identify which methods fit their goals, needs and preferences, and adjusts the approach as the work progresses so clients and therapists decide together what is most helpful.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage - video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging allow people to access licensed professionals from different locations and at times that suit them. These options can make it easier to balance therapy with work, family and other commitments while maintaining continuity of care and therapeutic momentum.