Sarah Mac Farlane, BACP

Sarah Mac Farlane is a counsellor who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety and sexual dysfunction alongside other common concerns. She works with people feeling low, stuck after a loss, or facing difficult life changes. Sarah aims to make the first step easier and to offer steady, practical support through sessions.

She brings nine years of professional experience in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, or BACP. Sarah uses a blend of approaches to match what a person needs, drawing on cognitive methods, acceptance-based ideas and emotion-focused work. Sessions are collaborative and centred on the client’s goals.

In practice she helps people with trauma and abuse, grief, relationship difficulties, body image and eating concerns, ADHD and challenges with self-esteem. She also supports those coping with chronic illness, caregiver stress and the emotional effects of ageing. Sarah describes herself as integrative and adapts techniques to suit each case.

Her style is down-to-earth and practical. People can expect clear tools to try between meetings alongside space to talk things through. She encourages small steps that fit everyday life and builds on each person’s existing strengths.

Sessions are conducted in English and Sarah accepts international clients. Prospective clients should confirm current session options and scheduling details before booking.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and then take actions that match their values. It can help with anxiety, low mood and decisions about life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact and offers practical exercises to shift unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, phobias and low mood. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how early relationships shape current ways of connecting and responding, and can be useful when relationship patterns, abandonment worries or trust issues are central.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options with each person and agree a plan based on their goals and preferences. That conversation is collaborative and can change as needs evolve.

The original biography does not specify which online session types are offered, so please confirm current session options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time and allowing shorter check-ins when days are tight. Others appreciate that talking remotely can make scheduling across time zones easier for international clients. The emphasis is on practical ways to connect that suit the person’s routine and goals.