- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship concerns
- Blended family issues
About Sandra
Sandra WIllis is a BACP-registered counsellor working in the United Kingdom with four years of practice. She offers short-term and longer conversations to help reduce stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, grief and relationship concerns. Sandra names ADHD and blended family issues among the areas she focuses on.
Sandra uses an integrative approach that draws on evidence-based techniques and practical goal setting. Sessions tend to be about talking through what matters most, spotting patterns that cause distress, and trying small changes to test what helps. She aims to adapt how she communicates so it fits each person's needs.
Her background includes work in schools and agency settings, where she met people with a wide range of concerns. That experience informs how she supports people dealing with family problems, parenting strain and neurodiversity. She also works with people reporting chronic illness, caregiver stress and fertility-related distress.
In the room Sandra sets out a plan with clear steps and simple objectives. Conversations can cover relationship communication, managing anxiety, and practical coping strategies for day-to-day life. She will also talk about attachment patterns and how they affect current relationships.
Sessions are structured and conversational rather than overly theoretical. Sandra encourages realistic goals and regular review so people can see what is changing. To begin she asks a few questions to match someone’s needs, then schedules a first appointment through the clinic process.
Practical approaches and online sessions
Two of the common approaches Sandra uses are integrative work that combines talking therapy techniques and brief goal-focused methods. Integrative work means drawing on different techniques to match a person’s needs and can help with anxiety, relationship communication and managing mood. Goal-focused methods concentrate on identifying one or two clear goals and testing small changes to see what helps in daily life.She also pays attention to attachment-related patterns. That involves looking at how early relationship habits affect present relationships and communication. Addressing these patterns can be useful for people adjusting to stepfamily roles or coping with loyalty conflicts.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Sandra will discuss options and make that decision together with the client, based on symptoms, aims and personal preference. This collaborative process includes trying an approach for a few sessions and reviewing progress.
Confirm the specific online session formats before booking, as the biography does not list particular formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, school runs and other commitments. They also allow shorter check-ins when needed and remove travel time, helping conversations happen at times that suit everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she work with?
Sandra works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, low self-esteem and ADHD. She also lists additional focus areas such as attachment issues, neurodiversity and blended family issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
She describes an integrative, evidence-informed approach with practical goal setting and process work. Sessions are conversational and focus on concrete steps and regular review.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of clinical experience, including work in schools and an agency setting that informed her approach.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
Sandra is BACP registered and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are for people based in the United Kingdom.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the platform.
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