Psychotherapist Sara Barry, Surrey & Soho

About me

I am a Humanistic and Attachment Based therapist and have been working with individuals both privately and in a corporate setting for over 20 years. My motivation is to provide a relationship whereby you can safely explore your inner world, gain a better understanding of yourself and your relationships and become empowered to live a full and authentic life. I try to see the world through your eyes and perspective and place a strong emphasis on being client led. In other words, I am guided by you regarding the issues you want to explore and the pace of our work together. My aim is to help provide a safe environment to facilitate this and assist you to find clarity on the issues that arise.

I am aware that sharing your problems can feel quite daunting, particularly if its the first time, and I believe a good working relationship between counsellor and client is essential. My hope is that you will experience me as being genuine, sincere and accepting, and our first meeting will be an opportunity for us both to see how we relate to each other. I offer a free 15 minute telephone consultation, as an opportunity to discuss if working together will best suit your needs. Thereafter, we would arrange to meet on a weekly basis, for 50 mins, at a time that is mutually convenient. I work in an open ended way, with no time limitations, or for an agreed time period if preferred.

Training, qualifications & experience

I hold a BA(Hons) Degree in Person Centred Counselling and a Post Graduate Diploma in Attachment Theory. I believe that working with attachment issues can develop an understanding of how early relationships can influence the way we relate throughout our lives. I also hold certificates in Group Work, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction(MBSR) and am a trained 'Egan' Counsellor for crisis intervention work. I have many years experience of work place and crises counselling through my ongoing work, as Clinical Supervisor, within a counselling service for an international airline. I also design and facilitate workshops in Counselling Skills, Empathy and Emotional Resilience, for organisations and smaller groups.

As a member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists, I work within their Ethical Framework of Good Practice. In adherence to these guidelines and to ensure I am working professionally, I undergo regular supervision of my work.

Areas of counselling I work with include....