Sally Masson, BACP

Sally Masson is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with ten years' experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, depression, addiction, codependency and related concerns. She also supports those coping with grief, parenting strain, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem and career questions.

Sally often meets people who put others first until they feel worn out. She listens for patterns such as people-pleasing, trouble saying no, difficulty with boundaries, or living around someone else’s moods or drinking. In sessions she helps clients notice how those patterns began and what keeps them in place now. The aim is clearer choices rather than quick fixes.

Her style mixes practical skills and reflective work. She draws on attachment-based ideas to look at close relationships. Elements of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy help with managing strong emotions and building day-to-day coping skills. Emotionally-Focused Therapy is used to attend to feelings in relationships.

Sally encourages creative ways of rethinking problems. She works collaboratively, adjusting the approach as the client and she map out what is helpful. Sessions can involve talking, noticing patterns in behaviour, and trying new ways of responding between meetings.

People who come to her often want steadier relationships and more control over their reactions. She helps people test small changes, practise different responses, and build skills for managing stress and strong feelings. To begin, clients complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session.

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