Sarah Tolley, NCPS
UK counsellor for trauma and relationships
- Trauma and abuse
- Couples and relationships
- LGBTQ+ and transgender
About Sarah Tolley
Sarah Tolley is a UK-based counsellor who brings a thoughtful, approachable style to work with clients across the lifespan. She has practiced in both private and educational settings, supporting pupils experiencing a range of difficulties from low mood to suicidal thoughts, and offering therapy to adolescents and adults facing emotional, relational, and identity-related challenges. Her experience includes couple work addressing emotional and intimate concerns and a substantial body of work with people from diverse socioeconomic, ethnic, and religious backgrounds.
Sarah has particular experience working with the LGBTQ+ community, including extensive support for transgender clients, and she regularly helps people coping with trauma, anxiety, stress, anger, and depression. She emphasises empowering people to build self-esteem, revise unhelpful life scripts, and strengthen self-belief, guiding many toward a clearer vision of calm and self-worth. Her practice combines a professional manner with a friendly, accessible presence.
Clients benefit from Sarah’s solution-focused orientation in couple and individual work, and from therapeutic approaches that aim to promote self-awareness, resilience, and practical change. She holds the NCPS credential, which indicates formal training and professional qualification in counselling practice.
Sarah has particular experience working with the LGBTQ+ community, including extensive support for transgender clients, and she regularly helps people coping with trauma, anxiety, stress, anger, and depression. She emphasises empowering people to build self-esteem, revise unhelpful life scripts, and strengthen self-belief, guiding many toward a clearer vision of calm and self-worth. Her practice combines a professional manner with a friendly, accessible presence.
Clients benefit from Sarah’s solution-focused orientation in couple and individual work, and from therapeutic approaches that aim to promote self-awareness, resilience, and practical change. She holds the NCPS credential, which indicates formal training and professional qualification in counselling practice.
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?
Sarah Tolley has 10 years of experience.
Is Sarah Tolley a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the NCPS credential, which indicates formal training and professional qualification in counselling practice. No additional licence details are provided.
In which languages does Sarah Tolley provide therapy?
Sarah Tolley provides therapy in English.
Where is Sarah Tolley located?
Sarah Tolley is located 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, 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 and online support
Sarah integrates Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into her work, using each approach to address different needs. Attachment-Based Therapy explores early relationships and how they influence current patterns in close connections - it can be helpful for people dealing with attachment issues, abandonment, or relationship difficulties. Client-Centered Therapy places the client at the centre of the process, offering empathy and acceptance to foster self-exploration and growth; it is well suited to building self-esteem and clarifying personal goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, making it useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and anger management.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Sarah works collaboratively with people to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts strategies over time so therapy remains relevant and effective for each individual.
Online therapy gives practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to access support from different locations. These options allow licensed professionals to maintain continuity of care and to use formats that suit the client’s communication style and life commitments.