- Years in practice
- 11
- Registration
- BACP
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Family conflicts
About Sally
Sally Pettigrew is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with 11 years of professional experience. She holds BACP registration and has worked extensively with relationship and family concerns. Sally also supports people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and parenting challenges.
She keeps weekday hours and does not work evenings or weekends. She trained to work with couples as a Relate practitioner for ten years and holds a Masters in relationship therapy.
Background and approach
That experience shaped her practical focus on communication, repair and rebuilding trust. Sally uses everyday language and simple tools rather than jargon so people can act on what they learn between sessions. Sessions are shaped around each person’s situation.
She listens for what matters most and suggests small, manageable steps to try at home. Many clients come for help with blended family issues, divorce and separation, or struggles around pregnancy and childbirth. Others seek support for panic attacks, guilt, shame or midlife questions.
Sally aims to create a respectful, warm atmosphere and keeps a sense of humour in the work. She helps clients talk through difficult moments and plan practical changes. Her approach is collaborative and paced to fit the client’s needs.
If someone prefers remote options, Sally offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text messaging. International clients can be supported in English, and sessions are organised by scheduling through the service interface.
What Sally works with
Everything Sally lists, in their own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Sally helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Blended family issues
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-love
- Women's issues
Approaches that guide online work and practical sessions
Sally uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to focus on relationships and family dynamics. One common approach she draws on emphasises communication skills and behavioural exercises to help people change interactions, repair trust and manage conflict. This work often includes practising conversations or setting small experiments to try between sessions.She also uses trauma-informed methods aimed at reducing distress after abusive or frightening experiences. These methods focus on stabilising strong emotions, building coping strategies, and slowly addressing painful memories when the person is ready. This can be helpful for anyone dealing with panic attacks, shame or ongoing anxiety.
Finding the right approach is part of the process and happens together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and practical needs, then suggest which techniques to try first. Work is collaborative and can shift if a client needs a different pace or focus.
Online therapy is offered via video calls, phone, live chat and text messaging. Video calls are useful for a fuller face-to-face style when discussing relationship issues. Phone sessions can be easier when video is impractical, and text-based options suit short check-ins or people who prefer written communication. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into a weekday schedule and support international clients in English.
Questions people ask about Sally
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
Sally works with stress, anxiety, relationships and family concerns. She also supports people dealing with trauma, parenting problems and related issues such as infidelity and divorce.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and conversational. She listens, helps identify small next steps and uses plain language rather than clinical terms.
What background does she bring to sessions?
She has 11 years of professional experience and has been a Relate practitioner for ten years alongside a Masters in relationship therapy.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She practises from the United Kingdom and is registered with BACP.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Yes, international clients are accepted and sessions are offered in English.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions can be arranged as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging depending on personal preference.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist’s availability.
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