Sacha Whittaker

Sacha Whittaker offers support for people facing stress, anxiety, grief, trauma and the upheaval that follows major life changes such as separation. She helps people work through family tensions, relationship endings and feelings of shame or isolation. Her approach aims to identify strengths and build practical coping skills that can be used day to day.

Sacha is a BACP member, which means she is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She brings 18 years of experience to sessions and prefers a person-centred way of working. That means the conversation is led by what matters most to the client, and Sacha adjusts her style to each person’s needs.

In practice she listens without judgment and helps people name the emotions behind their reactions. Sessions focus on simple, manageable steps - for example improving communication, recognising unhelpful patterns, and practising small changes that ease stress. She also supports people dealing with trauma, abuse and grief, helping them pace difficult memories and feelings.

Sacha emphasises collaboration. She works with clients to spot existing strengths and to build new coping strategies. This can include managing caregiver stress, addressing attachment or abandonment concerns, and finding meaning during a midlife shift.

The aim is steady progress rather than quick fixes. Sacha offers a calm space to talk, reflect and plan practical next steps for moving forward.

How a person-centred approach works online

Sacha practises Client-Centred Therapy, which focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the client. This approach helps people feel understood and can be useful for anxiety, grief, shame and the adjustments that follow separation. It concentrates on the person's own experience and supports self-directed change.

In sessions Sacha adapts to each person's pace and needs. She will work with clients to identify what matters most, try different ways of approaching problems, and agree on small practical steps. Deciding which approach to use is collaborative - the therapist and client choose together based on the client's goals and preferences.

If you are considering online work, please confirm the current session options before booking as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and offer a quieter or more flexible setting for reflection. It can also allow shorter check-ins when needed and help keep continuity during life changes. Registered or accredited professionals can help you decide which arrangement best suits your situations and goals.