Counsellor profile
Sarah Semper, BACP
United Kingdom
BACP counsellor - codependency and relationships
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- Credentials
- BACP
- Registration
- BACP, United Kingdom / 374243
- Experience
- 14 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- United Kingdom
About
- Attachment ideas
- CBT strategies
- Creative methods
About Sarah
Sarah Semper is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with 14 years of practice. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, low mood, relationship and intimacy difficulties, self-esteem problems, grief, parenting strains and codependency-related patterns.
Sarah uses a mix of talking therapy and practical tools. She blends Cognitive Behavioural Therapy with attachment-informed thinking and client-centred ways of working. That means sessions often look at unhelpful thinking, how early relationships affect current patterns, and what matters to the person now.
Her background includes arts psychotherapy approaches, so creative methods such as drawing, imagery and other expressive techniques may be part of sessions when they feel helpful. These are used alongside discussion and practical strategies rather than replacing talking therapy.
Sessions focus on clear goals and small steps. People commonly work on saying no, setting boundaries, managing anxiety, and rebuilding a sense of self after caring for others or living with someone else’s difficulties. The work aims to make everyday choices easier rather than offering quick fixes.
Sarah describes her approach as collaborative and grounded. She helps people notice patterns, try new ways of responding, and track what does and does not help. For first sessions she uses a short conversation to set priorities and agree a way forward.
How sessions work
How Sarah blends approaches during online work
Attachment-based work looks at how early bonds influence present relationships and emotional reactions. It can help people understand why they put others first or feel anxious in close relationships. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behaviour. It often includes practical exercises to reduce anxiety and improve mood. Client-centred methods emphasise listening and supporting the person to lead the agenda, helping them clarify values and what they want to change.Finding the right mix is part of the process. Sarah will discuss goals and preferences with each person and decide together which approaches fit best. That collaborative planning helps keep sessions practical and relevant to daily life.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking because no specific formats are listed here. Online work can help fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and make it easier to join from different locations. It can also allow for shorter check-ins when needed or use of expressive tasks such as imagery and art exercises adapted for remote sessions. Registered or accredited professionals often find these practical benefits helpful for keeping therapy consistent alongside other commitments.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Will she help with people-pleasing and saying no?
Yes. She works with people who struggle to set boundaries and puts practical steps in place to practice saying no.
What is her general way of working?
She combines client-centred conversations with CBT tools and attachment-informed ideas to look at patterns and choices.
How much experience does she have?
Sarah has 14 years of experience supporting people with stress, anxiety, low mood, relationships and related concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and practices in the United Kingdom.
Does she offer sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She accepts international clients.
What formats are used for sessions?
Please confirm current session options before booking as formats are not specified here.
How are sessions paid for and how do I start?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.