Online Person-Centred Counselling (UK)
You might be here because something inside you feels heavy, unclear, or difficult to manage on your own anymore.
Not necessarily a crisis, but a sense that you’re carrying too much, overthinking too often, or finding it harder to stay connected to yourself in the way you’d like.
Counselling can be a space where that doesn’t need to be explained perfectly.
A space where you don’t have to hold it all together.
What I can help with
I work with adults who may be experiencing:
- Overwhelm, emotional intensity, or feeling “full” mentally or emotionally
- Anxiety, overthinking, or difficulty switching off
- Repeating patterns in relationships or self-criticism
- Burnout, stress, or feeling like they are constantly managing themselves
- The emotional impact of long-term health conditions or fatigue
- Difficulty resting, setting boundaries, or trusting their own needs
Many people I work with describe feeling like they are “functioning, but not okay inside.”
What sessions are like
My approach is person-centred, which means the focus is on your experience, not a fixed method or agenda.
In practice, this means:
- We go at your pace, there is no rush or pressure
- You don’t need to arrive with the “right” words
- We pay attention to what feels most important to you in the moment
- We explore your thoughts, feelings, and body responses with curiosity rather than judgment
Over time, counselling can help things feel less tangled and more understandable. Not by forcing change, but by creating space for you to reconnect with yourself in a steadier way.
Some sessions are about talking things through. Others may be quieter, reflective, or focused on noticing what’s happening in the present moment.
All of it is welcome
My approach
My work is grounded in the person-centred approach, developed by Carl Rogers.
This means I offer:
- Empathy: I try to strive to understand your experience through deep listening
- Authenticity: I offer a genuine, human presence in the room
- Unconditional positive regard: I give acceptance without judgment
I don’t see you as something to fix.
Instead, I see therapy as a space where you can begin to understand yourself more deeply, and allow change to happen in its own way and time.
When therapy hasn’t worked in the past
It’s not uncommon to arrive at counselling feeling unsure. Particularly if previous therapy hasn’t felt helpful, or has left you feeling misunderstood.
You might have been left with the sense that you were:
- hard to read
- not engaging “in the right way”
- or that therapy simply didn’t work for you
In my experience, this is often less about resistance, and more about fit.
We all process thoughts, emotions, and experiences differently. When therapy moves too quickly, relies heavily on verbal expression, or feels like there is a “right way” to do it, it can be difficult to feel fully met.
My approach is to create a space where you don’t have to perform, explain everything clearly, or keep up with a particular pace.
Instead, we work with what’s there, as it is — allowing understanding and change to develop more naturally over time.
If therapy hasn’t felt helpful before
Practical details
Sessions are online and last 50 minutes, usually over Microsoft Teams or Telephone
Sessions are usually weekly, but we can adapt depending on your circumstances
Fee: £50 per session
Reduced-fee spaces may be available for students, carers, and those on a low income. Please feel free to ask
Daytime and evening slots available
Starting counselling
The first step is usually a free initial consultation.
This is a short conversation where we can:
- talk about what’s bringing you to counselling
- explore whether working together feels like a good fit
- answer any questions you might have
There is no obligation to continue afterwards.
Get in touch
If something here resonates, please reach out.
Sarah Morrell Counselling 