Sally Gardner, BACP
BACP-accredited therapist for relationships and trauma
- Relationship focus
- Trauma and intimacy
- Registered mental health nurse
About Sally Gardner
Sally Gardner is a UK-based therapist and registered mental health nurse with seven years of professional experience. She holds BACP accreditation, a recognised professional counselling membership that reflects her training and commitment to professional standards.
Sally works with a broad range of people and provides couples counselling focused on relationship dynamics. She also offers practical courses on finding and maintaining healthy relationships. Many of the clients she supports present with underlying low self-worth that can trace back to childhood experiences, and she often explores past events and relationship patterns to help clarify why someone might feel or behave in certain ways.
Her primary areas of work include relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related concerns. Sally approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and she tailors conversations and treatment plans to meet individual needs. She recognises that beginning therapy requires courage and aims to create a thoughtful, person-centred space for people who choose to engage in the process.
Sally works with a broad range of people and provides couples counselling focused on relationship dynamics. She also offers practical courses on finding and maintaining healthy relationships. Many of the clients she supports present with underlying low self-worth that can trace back to childhood experiences, and she often explores past events and relationship patterns to help clarify why someone might feel or behave in certain ways.
Her primary areas of work include relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related concerns. Sally approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and she tailors conversations and treatment plans to meet individual needs. She recognises that beginning therapy requires courage and aims to create a thoughtful, person-centred space for people who choose to engage in the process.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Sally Gardner have?
Sally Gardner has seven years of professional experience.
Is Sally Gardner a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds BACP accreditation, which reflects membership of a professional counselling organisation.
In which languages does Sally Gardner provide therapy?
Sally Gardner provides therapy in English.
Where is Sally Gardner located?
Sally Gardner is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Sally Gardner as my therapist?
You can work with Sally Gardner through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Sally Gardner work with international clients?
Yes, Sally Gardner works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Sally Gardner cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule a first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support
Sally Gardner draws on a mix of evidence-informed approaches to guide online work, tailoring methods to each person's needs. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while focusing on meaningful, values-driven actions - this approach can be useful for anxiety, low mood, and coping with life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships shape current patterns of trust, closeness, and conflict, making it helpful for relationship struggles, intimacy issues, abandonment concerns, and attachment-related difficulties. Client-Centered Therapy places emphasis on empathy, active listening, and a non-judgemental stance, supporting people who are working on self-esteem, grief, or processing past hurts.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Sally works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods best fit their goals, preferences, and life circumstances. That collaboration helps shape a tailored plan rather than applying a single technique by default.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place via video calls, by phone, through live chat, or via text-based messaging - which can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules or to access support from different locations. These options support ongoing, consistent work with licensed professionals and therapists while accommodating varying comfort levels and logistical needs.