Counsellor profile
Sandra Henderson, BACP
BACP counsellor - family and relationship concerns
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- Attachment work
- CBT techniques
- Client-centred
About Sandra
Sandra Henderson is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with 16 years of experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, depression and life changes. Sandra also focuses on family concerns and intimacy-related issues.
Sandra invites people to talk through what is happening at home and how it affects day-to-day life. She treats conversations as practical problem-solving, not lectures. Sessions look at patterns in relationships, attachment and how past experiences shape current reactions.
Her approach draws on attachment-based work and client-centred listening. That means helping people notice what they already do well, and exploring how relationships influence their choices. Sandra also uses cognitive behavioural techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviours.
People often come with specific problems such as communication breakdowns, separation or divorce, addiction, or the aftermath of abuse. Sandra helps people map those issues step by step and find manageable ways to cope. She pays attention to concerns linked to ageing, abandonment, autism and attachment differences.
Practical change is the aim. Sandra supports people in building clearer boundaries, improving communication, and managing strong emotions. She encourages small, achievable adjustments that make daily life easier. To begin, readers are invited to use the site process to match and schedule a first session.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Attachment-based work focuses on how early and close relationships shape feelings and reactions. Online sessions can help identify these patterns so people can try new ways of relating and set healthier boundaries. Client-centred therapy prioritises the person's own perspective and goals, with the counsellor listening and reflecting to clarify next steps. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) looks at the connection between thoughts, feelings and actions and supports practical experiments to reduce anxiety and unhelpful habits.Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Sandra will discuss goals, try methods that suit the person's situation, and adjust over time. The first few sessions are often used to understand what matters most and decide whether attachment work, CBT or client-centred exploration fits best.
Confirm which session formats are offered before booking, as the profile does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around family routines, shorter work breaks or living further away from a counsellor. They can also support sessions that rely less on being on camera, or that allow a quieter check-in when time is limited. Registered or accredited professionals use these options to help therapy fit day-to-day life rather than disrupt it.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
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Which problems does she commonly help with?
Sandra works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, depression and life changes, plus family and intimacy-related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She combines client-centred listening with attachment-based ideas and cognitive behavioural techniques to help people notice patterns and try small changes.
How much experience does she have?
She has 16 years of professional experience as a counsellor in the United Kingdom.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and works from the United Kingdom.
Can I have sessions in another language or from abroad?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the profile.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Use 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.
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