Sarah Bennett, NCPS
Person-centered therapist for stress and relationships
- Client-centered care
- CBT and hypnotherapy
- Video and phone sessions
About Sarah Bennett
Sarah Bennett brings more than a decade of counselling experience to her private practice in Nantwich, offering support for a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties, eating and sleeping issues, parenting challenges, addiction, and trauma. Her counselling journey began in Sydney in 2009 when she trained as a telephone counsellor for Lifeline, and on returning to England she completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling and a University Certificate in Counselling at South Cheshire College, with validation from Manchester Metropolitan University.
She is an Accredited Member of the National Counselling Society and holds the NCPS credential, and she follows the society's framework for ethics and good practice. Sarah undertakes regular professional development through workshops and training days to keep her skills current. Early placement work at Reaseheath College involved counselling young people, and she later worked as a school counsellor at Brine Leas High School supporting students with coursework stress, bullying, peer difficulties and family problems. She has also worked and volunteered with The Dove Service, a bereavement charity in Stoke-on-Trent.
Sarah sees adults and teenagers in her private practice and accepts self-referred clients as well as those signposted by GPs or other professionals. Her practice is underpinned by a client-centered approach, and she adapts methods to suit individual needs, integrating techniques from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, mindfulness, relaxation and breathing exercises when helpful. She also holds a Post Graduate Certificate in Integrating Hypnotherapy with Psychotherapy (Level 7) from the Manchester Institute of Psychotherapy. Appointments are available face to face in Nantwich and by video or telephone by arrangement.
Outside of work she values time with family and friends; she has two grown up children and a long-standing canine companion called Leo. Sarah believes in supporting people to discover their own answers and build greater wellbeing through collaborative counselling work.
She is an Accredited Member of the National Counselling Society and holds the NCPS credential, and she follows the society's framework for ethics and good practice. Sarah undertakes regular professional development through workshops and training days to keep her skills current. Early placement work at Reaseheath College involved counselling young people, and she later worked as a school counsellor at Brine Leas High School supporting students with coursework stress, bullying, peer difficulties and family problems. She has also worked and volunteered with The Dove Service, a bereavement charity in Stoke-on-Trent.
Sarah sees adults and teenagers in her private practice and accepts self-referred clients as well as those signposted by GPs or other professionals. Her practice is underpinned by a client-centered approach, and she adapts methods to suit individual needs, integrating techniques from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, mindfulness, relaxation and breathing exercises when helpful. She also holds a Post Graduate Certificate in Integrating Hypnotherapy with Psychotherapy (Level 7) from the Manchester Institute of Psychotherapy. Appointments are available face to face in Nantwich and by video or telephone by arrangement.
Outside of work she values time with family and friends; she has two grown up children and a long-standing canine companion called Leo. Sarah believes in supporting people to discover their own answers and build greater wellbeing through collaborative counselling work.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Hypnotherapy Mindfulness Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Sarah Bennett have?
Sarah Bennett has 11 years of experience.
Is Sarah Bennett a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the NCPS credential.
In which languages does Sarah Bennett provide therapy?
Sarah Bennett provides therapy in English.
Where is Sarah Bennett located?
Sarah Bennett is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Sarah Bennett as my therapist?
You can work with Sarah Bennett through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Sarah Bennett work with international clients?
Sarah Bennett does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Sarah Bennett cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your 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 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 your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Approaches and Online Support for Stress and Relationships
Sarah Bennett practices from a client-centered perspective that emphasizes the person's own goals and pace; this approach focuses on creating a respectful, empathetic space where clients explore their feelings and find their own solutions, and it is well suited to relationship issues, bereavement and life transitions.
She also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a practical, structured approach that helps identify and change unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns; CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, anger and stress management and includes tools such as relaxation and breathing techniques.
When appropriate, Sarah integrates hypnotherapy methods learned at postgraduate level to support therapeutic work; hypnotherapy can complement other approaches by helping clients access deeper relaxation and focus for issues like anxiety, negative thinking and behavioural change.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process, and Sarah works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits their needs, goals and preferences. She adapts methods over time and offers suggestions rather than prescriptive tasks, so therapy remains tailored and person-centered.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier for people to attend sessions from home or work, to access consistent support during busy periods, and to choose the mode of communication that feels most helpful for their progress.