Sarah Mac Farlane, BACP
Integrative therapist for stress, trauma, and relationships
- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and grief
- Couples and relationships
About Sarah Mac Farlane
Sarah Mac Farlane is a BACP-registered therapist based in the United Kingdom with nine years of professional experience supporting people through a wide range of emotional and relational challenges. She works with issues such as stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem and intrusive thoughts, as well as grief, anger, eating concerns, parenting difficulties, relationship problems and compassion fatigue. Her practice also addresses ADHD, attachment and abandonment issues, body image and many complex life transitions.
Trained across multiple methods, Sarah describes herself as an integrative practitioner who draws on models that fit each person's needs. Her background includes work with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness approaches and BWRT. She also offers couples work, informed by training in relationship-focused methods such as the Gottman approach and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT).
Sarah believes people are the experts in their own stories and aims to build on existing strengths to navigate change and overcome longstanding patterns. She emphasizes a collaborative style that helps clients set practical goals, develop coping skills and move toward a more fulfilling life with care and respect. BACP indicates membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, reflecting professional standards in the UK.
Trained across multiple methods, Sarah describes herself as an integrative practitioner who draws on models that fit each person's needs. Her background includes work with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness approaches and BWRT. She also offers couples work, informed by training in relationship-focused methods such as the Gottman approach and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT).
Sarah believes people are the experts in their own stories and aims to build on existing strengths to navigate change and overcome longstanding patterns. She emphasizes a collaborative style that helps clients set practical goals, develop coping skills and move toward a more fulfilling life with care and respect. BACP indicates membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, reflecting professional standards in the UK.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / 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-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace 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) Existential Therapy Gottman Method Hypnotherapy Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Sarah Mac Farlane have?
Sarah Mac Farlane has nine years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional, relational and life challenges.
Is Sarah Mac Farlane a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the BACP credential, meaning she is associated with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
In which languages does Sarah Mac Farlane provide therapy?
Sarah provides therapy in English.
Where is Sarah Mac Farlane located?
She is based in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Sarah Mac Farlane as my therapist?
You can work with Sarah Mac Farlane through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Sarah Mac Farlane work with international clients?
Yes, Sarah Mac Farlane works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Sarah Mac Farlane 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, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just 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.
Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support and Growth
Sarah Mac Farlane commonly integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy into her online practice. ACT focuses on helping people clarify personal values and take committed action even when difficult thoughts or feelings arise - it can be useful for anxiety, stress and low mood. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationship patterns influence current connections and emotional responses, supporting work on relationship difficulties, abandonment worries and attachment concerns. CBT offers practical tools to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behaviour, which can help with depression, intrusive thoughts, phobias and coping with life changes.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Sarah takes a collaborative stance - she will work with each person to select methods that align with their goals, needs and preferences. This flexibility allows adjustments as progress unfolds and as new priorities emerge.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to attend sessions from different locations, to maintain continuity during busy periods, and to choose the format that best supports focused work and emotional processing with licensed professionals and therapists.