Clinical Social Worker Bolton
- 01204 387363
- Victoria Hall, Back Entrance, Knowsley St, Bolton BL1 2AS, UK
Sarah Mac Farlane Psychotherapy Services offers professional counselling and psychotherapy in Worcester, with flexible options for both online and in-person sessions. Sarah MacFarlane is a highly qualified and accredited therapist (MBACP, GMBPsS) who works with individuals, couples, and teenagers. Her client base extends throughout the UK and internationally, demonstrating her ability to provide accessible and effective support regardless of location.
Sarah’s therapeutic approach is warm, grounded, and non-judgmental. She creates a safe and supportive space where clients feel truly seen and heard. With a strong educational background including a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology, multiple First Class Honours degrees, and postgraduate qualifications in psychology and education, Sarah brings both extensive knowledge and genuine empathy to her practice. She is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and a graduate member of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Her diverse academic credentials also include a Diploma in Trauma – PTSD & Complex PTSD and a Postgraduate Certificate in Education, reinforcing her expertise in handling complex psychological issues and working with clients of varying ages.
Sarah Mac Farlane offers a broad range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches tailored to individual client needs. Her specialisms include:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Transactional Analysis (TA)
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for depression and anxiety
Mindfulness (BPS Approved)
Brain Working Recursive Therapy (BWRT)
Emotionally Focused Therapy for Individuals and Couples (EFT & EFIT)
Gottman Method for Couples, including trauma and affair recovery
Solution-Focused Therapy
EFT Tapping
CBT for Trauma
Sarah integrates these modalities flexibly, tailoring therapy to the unique goals and challenges of each client. She works collaboratively to support clients through a variety of issues including trauma, anxiety, low self-worth, burnout, and relationship difficulties. Her training allows her to work effectively with both teenagers and adults.
Sarah’s personal journey enriches her professional practice. Born in the UK but raised largely in South Africa, she brings a culturally informed and compassionate perspective to her work. After completing a PhD in Organisational Psychology and working several years in London’s corporate sector, Sarah chose to return to her true passion: helping people through psychotherapy.
Clients describe her as warm, insightful, and down-to-earth, appreciating her empathetic presence and professional commitment. She does not offer surface-level advice or remain silent; instead, she actively engages with clients, encouraging meaningful change through a respectful and curious process.
Sarah’s practice in Worcester offers a safe, confidential space where clients can explore their challenges and develop the tools to improve their mental health and wellbeing. Flexible appointment options, including online therapy, ensure access regardless of your circumstances.
For those seeking compassionate, expert psychotherapy in Worcester or online, Sarah Mac Farlane provides a supportive environment and expert care, designed to meet you where you are and help you move forward with confidence.
