- Work and wellbeing
- Trauma-aware
- Person-centred
About Sandra
Sandra 'Sandy' Vado supports people facing workplace stress and broader wellbeing concerns, including addictions, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, and career uncertainty. She welcomes conversations about parenting, intimacy-related issues, self-esteem and ADHD. Sandy offers a calm, non-judgemental space where people can say what they really feel and start exploring changes they want to make.
Sandy works in a straightforward, person-focused way. She listens first and follows the client’s lead, helping people put words to difficult feelings. Conversations are practical and paced to each person’s comfort, with attention to how past attachment experiences shape present relationships.
Over nine years of professional practice, Sandy has supported people through separation, grief, addiction recovery, and the stress of caregiving. She also helps people who are navigating adoption and foster care issues, attachment concerns, neurodiversity such as autism and Asperger syndrome, and communication breakdowns in close relationships.
Her approach draws on attachment-based methods, client-centred principles and trauma-focused work. That mix is used to help people feel understood, notice patterns, and try new ways of relating and coping. Sessions aim to build practical skills and clearer self-understanding rather than quick fixes.
Sandy holds NCPS as a professional credential and works from the United Kingdom. She speaks English, Spanish, French and Haitian Creole and is able to work with people internationally. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.
How attachment and trauma work online
Sandra draws on attachment-based work, which looks at how early relationships shape current patterns. This approach helps people understand connection, trust and repeated relationship choices. Client-centred therapy places the person’s experience at the centre and gives space for feelings to be heard without pressure. It suits people who need a steady listening presence while they make sense of things. Trauma-focused therapy helps people process difficult events and reduce the ways those events interfere with day-to-day life; it focuses on manageable steps towards feeling less overwhelmed.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about needs, goals and preferences and suggest which methods to try. Decisions are collaborative and can be adjusted as therapy progresses.
Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a working day and keeping momentum between appointments. Online work can make it easier to arrange appointments across time zones, which suits international clients. Because session formats were not specified in the biography, confirm the available options before booking so you know what to expect. Many people find that remote sessions save travel time and make it simpler to balance therapy with work and family commitments.
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Experience
9+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Spanish, French, Haitian Creole
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns can be discussed?
Sandy supports people with addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting stress, self-esteem struggles, ADHD, career worries and other life changes.
How would you describe the therapy style?
The style is warm and person-centred, with a focus on listening and following the client’s pace. Conversations aim to be practical and to help people notice patterns and try different ways of coping.
What experience does the counsellor have?
She has nine years of professional work experience supporting people through separation, addiction recovery, caregiving stress and trauma-related issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
Sandra uses the credential NCPS and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages can sessions be held in?
Sessions are offered in English, Spanish, French and Haitian Creole.
Can international clients work with this therapist?
Yes, international clients are accepted and Sandra is able to work with people outside the UK.
How are fees and payment handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.