- Person-centred counselling
- Self-esteem work
- Guilt and shame support
About Stella
Stella Sacarello is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, LGBT issues, grief, low self-esteem and life transitions. Stella also supports clients with concerns linked to chronic illness, family of origin issues, fertility, gender dysphoria and guilt and shame.
Stella uses a person-centred counselling approach. She treats each person as the expert in their own story and focuses on the client’s strengths. Sessions usually involve listening, gentle reflection and helping people notice options for change.
People come to her when everyday coping no longer feels enough. She talks through current difficulties, memories that keep returning, and practical steps to manage emotions day to day. Conversations can include exploring values, setting small goals, or finding ways to repair or accept difficult situations.
Her background includes work with grief, motivation and confidence, alongside stress and anxiety. She aims to help clients clarify what matters to them and what might make life more manageable. Stella draws on straightforward therapeutic techniques to support people through painful feelings like guilt and shame.
Sessions are carried out in English in the United Kingdom. The profile notes that international clients are not currently accepted. If someone wishes to begin, they are asked to follow the site process to match and book an initial session.
How therapeutic approaches guide online sessions
Person-centred counselling is the main approach Stella uses. It focuses on the person rather than the problem, so sessions tend to involve listening, reflecting back what the client says, and exploring the client’s own goals. This approach is commonly used for issues like low self-esteem, identity concerns and working through guilt and shame.In practice Stella also uses straightforward evidence-based techniques to help manage anxiety and stress, such as practical coping strategies and small behavioural steps. Those techniques aim to reduce overwhelm and give people concrete actions to try between sessions. They can be useful for coping with life changes, grief and chronic illness related stress.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Stella will talk with the client about what feels most helpful and adjust methods to match their needs and preferences. The process is collaborative and based on the client’s goals.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current online options before booking. A practical benefit of online sessions is that they can fit into busy days more easily, such as short check-ins between commitments or avoiding travel time. Some clients prefer not being on camera, which can make talking easier, while others use video to aid connection. Registered or accredited professionals commonly offer these flexible arrangements to help therapy fit around everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, LGBT issues, grief, self-esteem concerns and coping with life changes. Additional areas listed include chronic illness, family issues, fertility, gender dysphoria and guilt and shame.
How does she approach guilt and shame?
She uses person-centred counselling, which focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters to the client. The work often looks at how people understand themselves and practical steps to carry on despite painful feelings.
What is her professional background?
She has three years of professional experience supporting people with anxiety, motivation, confidence and grief. Her practice includes work with a range of life and identity issues.
What credential does she hold and where does she work?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Are sessions offered in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with people outside the UK?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site flow.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.