- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem work
- Compassion fatigue
About Sara
Sara Monahan is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with four years of experience. She works with people dealing with trauma and abuse, self-esteem and confidence, motivation, compassion fatigue and coping with life changes. Sara also helps with attachment issues, social anxiety, isolation and questions of life purpose, and she lists guilt and shame among her focus areas.
Sara approaches sessions believing people know their own stories and already carry strengths. She offers a straightforward conversational style that looks at practical steps as well as feelings. Sessions are a place to talk through what has happened and what keeps those feelings alive now.
In sessions she listens for patterns that feed shame, guilt or low self-worth. She supports people to notice those patterns and try small, testable changes. That can include looking at how past relationships or trauma shape current reactions and what new responses might feel possible.
Sara pays attention to the strain of ongoing caring roles and compassion fatigue, and to challenges linked to ADHD. She helps with setting boundaries, planning small routines and pacing responsibilities so days feel less overwhelming.
People interested in practical exploration of their guilt or shame can expect clear conversation and manageable next steps. To begin, clients are asked to use the site matching process and schedule an initial session following the platform instructions.
Approaches for tackling guilt and shame online
Many evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on what keeps difficult feelings going and on small changes that reduce their hold. Cognitive approaches look at unhelpful thoughts and test alternative, balanced ways of thinking; they can help with persistent self-blame and negative self-talk. Relational approaches pay attention to attachment and how early relationships shape shame responses, helping people recognise patterns and try different ways of relating.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sara will discuss options with each person and decide together what to try first based on their needs, goals and preferences. That collaborative process can include checking in about what feels useful and changing course when something does not fit.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking because this profile does not list them. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, such as shorter check-ins during a work break, not needing to travel to appointments, or choosing audio-only contact when video feels difficult. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists can use these practical options to make consistent support more achievable alongside daily responsibilities.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Sara works with trauma and abuse, self-esteem and confidence, motivation, compassion fatigue and coping with life changes. She also lists issues such as attachment, guilt and shame, isolation and social anxiety.
How does she approach guilt and shame in sessions?
She listens for patterns that keep guilt and shame active and suggests small, practical steps to test different responses. The focus is on noticing unhelpful cycles and trying manageable changes.
What is her background and experience?
Sara has four years of professional experience working in the UK helping people with trauma, motivation, self-esteem and coping with life changes.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and operates from the United Kingdom.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting clients from outside the United Kingdom.
What session formats are used?
Please confirm current session options before booking as formats are not specified in the profile.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule the first session through the platform.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.