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Sandra 'Sandy' Vado

Therapist or counsellor · United Kingdom

Sandra 'Sandy' Vado

NCPS

Counsellor - Life purpose and relationships

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Experience
9 years
Based in
United Kingdom
Sessions
Online
Languages
English, Spanish, French, Haitian Creole
  • Addictions
  • Trauma-focused work
  • Attachment-based

About Sandra

Sandra 'Sandy' Vado is a counsellor registered as NCPS in the United Kingdom with nine years of professional experience. She works with people who are coping with addictions, LGBT issues, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and major life changes. Sandy also supports people facing parenting and intimacy concerns, self-esteem and career doubts, and ADHD-related challenges.

Her way of working is straightforward and person-focused. Sessions aim to let people talk through painful events and current stresses in clear language. She helps clients name what feels stuck and think about small, practical steps forward.

Sandra draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships shape present patterns. She uses client-centred practices to follow the client’s pace and priorities. For trauma-related concerns she applies trauma-focused approaches that focus on safety and processing upsetting memories.

She is able to work in English, Spanish, French and Haitian Creole. Sandra accepts international clients and can work with people living in different places who need help sorting out relationships, identity questions, or changes after a major life event.

People who choose her can expect direct conversation and an emphasis on making sense of problems. The process usually moves from identifying the most urgent issue to trying new ways of managing it in daily life. To begin, clients complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session.

Registration on record

NCPS
United Kingdom · NCS20-00915

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseCoping with life changes

Also works with

Family conflictsIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImmigration issuesInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Sexual assault and abuseSexualityWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

9+ years

Credentials

NCPS · United Kingdom

Languages

English, Spanish, French, Haitian Creole

Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions

Sandra commonly uses attachment-based ideas, client-centred methods and trauma-focused work in her sessions. Attachment-based work looks at how early bonds influence current relationship patterns and can help with commitment, communication and intimacy concerns.

Client-centred practice puts the person’s priorities first and relies on open conversation and reflective listening. This approach is useful when someone is unsure what matters most and needs time to name goals. Trauma-focused work concentrates on helping people process distressing memories and reduce the ways those memories affect day-to-day life.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. Sandra will discuss options with each person and decide together what to try based on needs, goals and preferences. The plan can change as work progresses and new priorities emerge.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work and family life, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also help people access a therapist who speaks their language across different locations.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she support?

Sandra helps people with addictions, LGBT matters, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, parenting, self-esteem, career questions and ADHD-related concerns.

How does she approach someone feeling stuck?

She uses client-centred conversation to follow what matters to the person and attachment-based ideas to examine relationship patterns. Trauma-focused methods are used where past events are contributing to current distress.

How many years of experience does she have?

She has nine years of professional experience working with people on a range of concerns including trauma, addictions and relationship problems.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is registered as NCPS and practices in the United Kingdom.

Which languages can sessions be held in?

Sessions are offered in English, Spanish, French and Haitian Creole.

Can people outside the UK work with her?

International clients are accepted; check time zones and scheduling when arranging sessions.

How are sessions paid for?

Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.

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