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Sabina Petrine, BACP

Somatic-informed counsellor for stress and identity

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About Sabina

Sabina Petrine is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression and trauma. She supports those navigating LGBT-related concerns, self-esteem struggles and workplace pressure. She also works with issues around sexuality, gender dysphoria, polyamory and kink-aware topics.

Sabina keeps sessions straightforward and grounded. She aims to create a non-judgemental space where people can say what they feel and think. Sessions focus on practical moments in daily life as well as deeper emotional patterns.

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Background and approach

Her approach draws on somatic practices that connect body sensations with emotions. She also uses client-centred ways of listening and psychodynamic ideas to notice recurring themes. Trauma-focused techniques guide work with difficult memories and their present-day effects.

Sabina has three years of professional experience and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She offers therapy online to people in the United Kingdom and internationally. Sessions are available by video, phone, chat or text-based messaging.

People starting work with Sabina first complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions to suit their availability. Her fees vary with location and depend on the subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. The focus in early sessions is on clear goals and a plan that feels manageable for each person.

How online therapy and somatic work can help

Somatic Therapy focuses on the links between body sensations and emotions. It uses simple awareness of breath, posture and bodily signals to help people notice how stress or trauma shows up in the body, and to find ways to settle those responses. Client-Centred Therapy places the person’s own experience at the centre. The counsellor listens without judgement, reflects what is said and helps the person find their own answers. This approach suits people who need space to be heard and to build confidence in their decisions. Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The counsellor will discuss different ways of working and agree a plan based on a person’s needs, goals and preferences. That collaborative process helps people try methods that feel comfortable and useful to them. Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls and phone sessions allow face-to-face conversation when that is best. Live chat and text-based messaging suit people who prefer shorter, written exchanges or need to fit therapy into a busy day. These options make it easier to continue work from home or while travelling, and to use methods that match personal rhythms and schedules.
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Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this counsellor help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and self-esteem issues, plus LGBT-related concerns and workplace stress.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is warm and non-judgemental with an emphasis on listening. She blends body-focused methods with reflective conversation to make sense of feelings.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and identity-related issues.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients and can work with people who live outside the United Kingdom.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are available as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs.
How are fees and scheduling handled?
Fees vary by location and therapist availability and use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To get started, select the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire.

Specialties and expertise

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Experience
3 years
Licensed
Languages
English