- Client-Centred Therapy
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
About Sandra
Sandra Xavier is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. She works with stress and anxiety, relationship and family concerns, grief and loss, and matters of self-esteem including guilt and shame. Sandra speaks English and Hindi and uses conversational, person-focused sessions to help people talk through difficult feelings.
Sandra sees clients as experts in their own stories. She leans on client-centred ways of working that keep the person’s perspective central. Sessions aim to identify feelings and patterns that make shame and guilt feel heavier, and then to try different ways of responding to them.
She draws on emotionally-focused ideas to look at how feelings shape relationships and how attachment wounds can leave people feeling alone or blamed. Psychodynamic thinking is used to look at earlier experiences that may influence how someone reacts in the present. Sandra combines these approaches to make sense of feelings rather than to label them.
In a session she listens for what matters most right now and gently brings attention to recurring patterns. Conversations are straightforward and paced to suit the client’s comfort level. Practical steps and short exercises may be suggested between meetings to practise new ways of relating to self and others.
People who come for help with grief, relationship strain, workplace stress, body image, or persistent shame and guilt can expect sessions that focus on understanding what keeps those feelings going. Before booking, confirm the current session options and exact formats available.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what you say so you can notice your own thoughts and feelings more clearly. It is helpful for people who want a respectful, non-directive space to talk about guilt, shame or stress.Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) looks at how emotions affect close relationships and attachment. It helps when guilt or shame is tied to how you relate to others or when past hurt keeps repeating in current connections.
Psychodynamic Therapy pays attention to earlier experiences and recurring patterns that shape responses today. It can help make sense of where strong self-judgement or avoidance comes from and how it shows up now.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Sandra will discuss these ways of working and help decide which fits your needs, goals and preferences. That choice is a collaborative step, reviewed as therapy progresses.
Confirm the current session options before booking as formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people join from a quieter spot or use audio-only when a video call is not wanted.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Hindi
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, grief, self-esteem, and feelings of guilt and shame.
How does she approach feelings like guilt and shame?
She uses client-centred listening to understand personal experience, then draws on emotionally-focused and psychodynamic ideas to explore patterns and origins of those feelings.
How much experience does she have?
Sandra has three years of professional work experience in the UK.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is listed with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and Hindi.
Can international clients book sessions?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.