Counselling & Psychotherapy Online counselling and psychotherapy
Sass Boucher MSc BA (Hons) MBACP

I offer online counselling and psychotherapy in a thoughtful, relational way, grounded in the belief that change happens through feeling genuinely heard, understood, and accepted.

Choosing to contact a counsellor can feel like a big step, particularly if you’re already feeling overwhelmed or unsure. Therapy offers a confidential space where you can slow things down, speak openly, and begin to make sense of what’s going on for you, at your own pace.

What is counselling and psychotherapy?
Counselling and psychotherapy are talking therapies. They involve a professional, therapeutic relationship where you can explore thoughts, feelings, and experiences in a way that feels safe and respectful.

People come to therapy for many reasons. Sometimes it’s because something feels unmanageable or unsustainable. At other times, it’s a quieter sense that something isn’t quite right, or that life feels heavier, narrower, or more confusing than it used to.

Therapy can offer space to explore this, without pressure to have clear answers or to change anything before you’re ready.
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How I approach therapy
My work is rooted in a person-centred approach, which places you and your experience at the heart of the process. I work within Carl Rogers’ core conditions of empathy, authenticity, and unconditional positive regard, creating a space that is non-judgemental, supportive, and collaborative.

I don’t see myself as the expert on your life. My role is not to fix or analyse you, but to sit alongside you as you explore what feels difficult, unresolved, or unclear. You don’t need to understand therapy theory for this to be helpful.

Alongside my person-centred training, I have experience and training in other approaches, including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), transactional analysis, and solution-focused work. This allows me to work flexibly and responsively, while remaining grounded in a relational, person-centred way of being.
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How might therapy help?
Therapy can offer relief, perspective, and support during times of difficulty. Many people notice that, over time, they feel calmer, more connected to themselves, and better able to understand their thoughts, feelings, and patterns.

Having someone who listens without judgement, takes you seriously, and stays alongside you can be a powerful experience. Change doesn’t need to be rushed, and there is no expectation that you arrive knowing what you want or need.
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Who I work with
I work with adults aged 16 and over.

People may come to therapy bringing experiences such as:
- Anxiety or persistent worry
- Low mood or depression
- Stress or burnout
- Loss and bereavement
- Relationship difficulties
- Identity or self-esteem concerns
- Feeling stuck or uncertain about decisions
- Panic attacks
- Trauma or distressing experiences

Alongside my general practice, I bring particular experience and focus to working with people in caring roles and helping professions, including the impact of responsibility, burnout, and professional trauma and fatigue, and to working with experiences of domestic or sexual abuse, informed by specialist interest, ongoing learning, and a careful, trauma-aware approach.
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How long will therapy take?
This is an important and very individual question. Time and money are real considerations in private therapy.

Some people come with a specific issue and choose to work for a set number of sessions. Others prefer longer-term therapy to explore themselves and their lives more deeply. Many people initially think in terms of 6–12 sessions, while others work over months or longer.

We can talk about this together and review things as we go.
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Practice hours and fees
Practice days: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
Session times: From 10am, with the last session usually starting at 6pm

Fees:
£50 per 50-minute session

Payment options:
Direct bank transfer or cash on the day