Counsellor profile
Sandra Xavier, BACP
Counsellor for stress and relationships
See online counselling options- Client-Centred
- Emotionally-Focused
- Psychodynamic
About Sandra
Counsellor Sandra Xavier is a BACP member with three years of professional experience. She works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, family issues, grief and loss, and self-esteem difficulties. Sessions are offered in English and Hindi and are based in the United Kingdom.
Sandra aims to help people talk through what feels most pressing. She treats the person rather than a label. Conversations focus on what has been happening, how it affects daily life, and what the client wants to change. Sandra listens for patterns such as attachment or difficulties with trust and communication.
Her approach draws on client-centred methods to keep the client's perspective central. Emotionally-Focused Therapy ideas are used to look at emotional responses in relationships. Psychodynamic thinking helps explore how past experiences can shape current reactions.
Sessions typically look at current problems such as workplace stress, arguments in close relationships, or coping with loss. Practical steps and clearer communication skills are often part of the work. Sandra also pays attention to feelings behind behaviour, including shame, guilt and isolation.
People meet to set short-term goals and consider longer-term themes when needed. The first meeting focuses on what brought the person to therapy and what they hope to change. Sandra encourages straightforward talk about expectations and practical next steps.
Therapeutic approaches used in online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the client's perspective and on listening without judgement. It helps people clarify what matters to them and make choices about next steps. Emotionally-Focused Therapy looks at emotional patterns in relationships and aims to help people notice and respond to feelings in clearer ways. It can be useful for problems with communication, attachment or strong emotional reactions.Finding the best approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss what feels most helpful and will work with the client to try different ways of working. That decision is collaborative and can change as needs and goals become clearer.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking because the biography does not list them. Online counselling can make fitting sessions into everyday life easier, such as arranging a short check-in during a lunch break or having sessions when travel would be difficult. It can also allow people to access support while living in different parts of the United Kingdom. Registered or accredited professionals can discuss practical arrangements and how sessions will be organised when you schedule the first appointment.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Hindi
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with most?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, grief, and low self-esteem. Additional focus areas include attachment, body image and workplace problems.
What style of therapy does she use?
She uses client-centred work to keep the person at the centre of sessions. She also draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy and psychodynamic ideas to look at feelings and past patterns.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of professional work experience in counselling within the UK.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a member of the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available?
Sessions are offered in English and Hindi. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm the current session options before booking as the biography does not specify formats. Check the booking flow for up-to-date details.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
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