Sarah Ginn

I specialise in  bereavement and end of life  counselling?  I also help people with 
anxiety and depression. Some People often feel as though they are on an emotional roller coaster. I can help you feel less isolated and overwhelmed with your feelings? 

It can sometimes seem scary to make changes or do something new but I hope that you feel able to contact me and together we can work to support you through these difficult times.

I am a genuine and caring experienced counsellor that can offer a safe confidential space where you will be listened to in a non-judgmental way. Working together counselling can help you to:

• Get through a crisis
• Help you take control of stress and anxiety
• Support  depression
• Work through traumatic occasions in your life
• Help resolve relationship issues with friends and family
• Change unhelpful behaviour patterns
• Build up your self-confidence, self-esteem and support network
• Adjust to loss, change and bereavement

Counselling For

Adults and older people

I provide both long and short term counselling, meeting weekly.

Where do I work?

I currently work  by phone and online. However, I am based in Castleford and Otley.

Payment

 I charge £50 for each session which lasts 50 minutes. Payment by BACS can be made just before the beginning of each session.

Please contact me by email, or you can telephone or text me, and let me know when it is convenient to talk to make the initial appointment.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I contact you?

Please phone or email me. I will try and get back in touch with you within 24 hours.

How much do I pay?

I charge £50 for each 50 minute session. Sessions are £50 per hour. Payment by BACS.

Where are you located?

I am based in the Otley, Leeds and Castleford Areas but I can be reached throughout the UK online using Zoom or by telephone.

When do you offer counselling sessions?

I am currently working online and by telephone.  I work Mondays and Fridays with some flexibility at other times. Please call me and we can work out a time to meet.

What will happen if I am late?

If you are late you will still be charged for the session.

What will happen if I need to cancel?

Please give me at least 2 working days' notice otherwise you will be charged £45

What will happen during these sessions?

During the initial therapy session we meet and discuss your expectations and needs from counselling. This session also gives you the opportunity to decide if we would like to work together.

Further sessions are often held at the same time and place weekly. We will look at your issues and find a way for you to resolve these and find ways to cope.

How many sessions will I need?

You can choose. I provide both long and short term counselling. For some people six sessions is enough and for others a few months or years help them.

What about confidentiality?

Everything that you say is confidential.

Except for the following:-

Supervision - I share my work with my supervisor to make sure that I work ethically and to protect you.

Danger to self and others - If you were to tell me that you were to harm yourself or others then I would have to take this further.

  If I had to take action I would aim if possible to discuss this with you first.

What type of therapy do you provide?

I use an integrative approach in which I work relationally.

What is your theoretical approach?

Relational

What is your code of ethics?

I am a member of BACP and follow the BACP Ethical Framework.

Are you registered?

I am a registered member of BACP

What are your specialist interests and experience?

I have a particular interest in bereavement and end of life care.

I have worked for years as a bereavement counsellor and have had 13 years’ post qualification clinical experience in general counselling. I see individuals and help them to meet their personal needs through supporting them through loss. The main work I do is help people through the process of making adjustments and accepting changes in their lives.

I initially trained to work with children and counselled in schools. I have experience working for a  university and  counselling for a children's bereavement charity.

More recently,  I worked for an older people's charity.  Currently, I work as an online counsellor for a national bereavement charity. As well as working in private practice.

Testimonials

'I appreciate what you have done. I can't talk to my family but you have listened. and been there for me. You have been really good.' I will miss our sessions'.

'You've really helped me greatly. Just thank you for listening'.

'You were there for me when my son died. I don't know what I would have done without you. Thank you'.
'Thank you so much for your support. I feel much better'.

Quotes
Taken from the publications of BKIS publications, www.inspiredstillness.com'

'It is better to make use of a chance to change than to try and change your chances'.

'Everything Flows, nothing is fixed' (all is flux, nothing abides) - Heraclitus

I help people to cope with stress and anxiety.

I have a particular interest in bereavement and end of life care.

Initial Phone Enquiry – Free of Charge

I charge £45 for each session which lasts 50 minutes.

Sessions are £45 per hour.

I am a Registered Member of BACP.

I am currently working online and by telephone.