Sara Barry
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This professional is available for new clients.
About me
I work relationally, as a Humanistic and Attachment Based therapist and Supervisor and have been working with individuals for over 20 years. My motivation is to provide a relationship whereby you can safely explore and 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. I am guided by you regarding the issues you want to explore and offer a collaborative approach to deciding the depth and pace of our work together. My approach is trauma informed, with an emphasis on safety, mutuality and collaboration in our working relationship.
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 for an initial appointment, before agreeing to meet on a weekly basis, 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.
As a Supervisor I work relationally with the Seven Eyed model to support exploration of core beliefs about ourselves, our work and relationships. Research has shown that meaningful work is a major contribution to a person’s well-being and I believe that Supervision can contribute to this, across professions. This reflective practice can enhance self-awareness and challenge how we think, not only about work but also how we live.
Training, qualifications & experience
I hold a BA(Hons) Degree in Person Centred Counselling and a Post Graduate Diploma in Attachment Theory. I believe that looking at our relationships from an attachment perspective can help develop an understanding of how early relationships can influence the way we relate throughout our lives. I also hold a Certificate in Supervision with the Centre for Supervision and Team Development.
I have many years experience of work place and crises counselling through my work as Clinical Supervisor, within a counselling service for British Airways. I also have experience of designing and facilitating psycho educational, interactive workshops on a variety of subjects for organisations.
As a member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists and an accredited member of National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society, 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....
- Anxiety
- Anger
- Attachment Issues
- Bereavement
- Bullying
- Depression
- Family Issues
- Low Self Esteem
- Panic attacks
- Post & Pre Natal Depression
- Relationship Issues
- Stress
- Trauma
- Work Related Issues
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£70.00 per session
Free initial telephone session
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
Therapy £70 per 50 min session
Supervision £70 per hour or £100 per hour and a half
I hold a limited number of appointments for students at a reduced rate
When I work
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Monday: 12-6pm West Molesey
Tuesday: 8-4pm West Molesey
Wednesday: 2-8pm West Molesey
Supervision and Training/Workshops offered Mon/Thursday
Further information
I am currently offering sessions by either zoom/telephone as well as in person.
I hold a current enhanced DBS check
