Sally Rhodes, BACP
Sally Rhodes uses an approach that focuses on relationships and values to help people change unhelpful patterns.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and Abuse
- +5 more
About Sally
Sally Rhodes uses an approach that focuses on relationships and values to help people change unhelpful patterns. She combines gentle, client-centred listening with practical tools to reduce stress and manage anxiety. Sally draws on ten years of experience working with depression, addiction and trauma to support people who want clearer direction and more stable wellbeing.
She begins by helping someone say what matters most to them and what they want to be different.
Background and approach
From there she uses methods that encourage acceptance, emotional connection and mindful noticing. Sessions often include simple exercises, reflective talk and steps to practise between meetings. Sally has a British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy registration, shown as BACP, and has spent a decade in independent practice in the United Kingdom.
That time has included supporting people through relationship strain, intimacy-related issues, self-esteem concerns and symptoms linked to past abuse. Her wider focus also covers attachment difficulties, body image, codependency, coping after separation, dissociation and caregiver stress. She listens for patterns such as avoidant or dependent behaviours and helps people explore alternatives at a steady pace.
Practical problem solving is balanced with emotional exploration. Some sessions are skills-focused, others focus on processing painful events. Sally aims to help people feel more able to cope, make clearer choices and notice progress between sessions.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 386908 | May 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Sally works with
Everything Sally lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Self esteem
- Addictions
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Money and financial issues
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Sally lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Client-Centred Therapy gives time for someone to be heard without judgement, and that listening can reduce shame and build self-awareness. Each approach is practical in its own way and can be used in short exercises or longer conversations depending on the issue.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and suggest which methods to try first. That decision is collaborative and can change as progress is made or priorities shift.
Online sessions use video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to offer flexibility. Video works well for longer therapy sessions that benefit from seeing facial expressions. Phone sessions suit people with limited bandwidth or who need a shorter check-in. Live chat and messaging allow brief updates, written reflections and easier scheduling around work or caring duties. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt each format to match the pace and style someone prefers.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does Sally help with?
Sally supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression and addictions, along with relationship and intimacy-related concerns. She also works with trauma, self-esteem and a range of related issues such as body image and codependency.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style combines client-centred listening with approaches that encourage acceptance and emotional connection. Sessions use a mix of practical exercises, reflective conversation and mindfulness skills.
How much experience does she have?
She has ten years of practice working in the United Kingdom with people dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship difficulties.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages can sessions be held in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Work can be done via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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