Sarah Trent

Sarah Trent is a counsellor who uses person centred therapy as her main approach. She greets people with respect, sensitivity and compassion. She describes counselling as a practical space where people can talk through what feels hard and take small steps towards change.

She has a BA (Honours) in counselling and psychotherapy from the University of Warwick and six years of professional experience. Over that time she has supported people dealing with stress, anxiety and depression. She also helps with relationship worries and the after-effects of trauma and abuse.

Her work often focuses on confidence and self-worth. She supports people who feel stuck by guilt, shame or questions about life purpose. Isolation and loneliness are also areas she pays particular attention to in sessions.

Sarah aims to tailor sessions to each person. Person centred therapy is used to follow the client’s pace and priorities. Conversations tend to centre on what matters most to the individual and on practical next steps they can try between meetings.

She frames counselling as a partnership. The counsellor offers active listening, gentle challenge and encouragement. The aim is to help people discover choices that feel realistic and hopeful for them.

How person centred work adapts to online therapy

Person centred therapy focuses on listening closely and responding to what matters most to the person. It places emphasis on empathy, acceptance and following the client’s pace, which helps when discussing loneliness, self-esteem or relationship worries.

Alongside person centred work, evidence-based therapeutic techniques can include straightforward, practical ways to manage anxiety and low mood, such as pacing activities and trying small behavioural experiments. These approaches help people notice what changes feel useful and which do not.

Finding the best approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about their goals and preferences and adapt the way they work together. This is a collaborative process and may shift over time as needs change.

For practical arrangements, confirm the session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy day, reduce travel time and allow quicker follow-up between meetings. Some formats also suit shorter check-ins or times when being on camera is difficult, so discussing needs and preferences at the outset helps arrange the right setup.