Andrea Sartor

Hi, my name is Andrea Sartor and I am a registered HCPC Counselling psychologist in England and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California. Most importantly, I am someone who can help and support change during the toughest times in your life. I am here for you and you don't have to face life challenges alone.

How I can help

I help adults who have been struggling with answers to some of life’s difficult questions and frustrating situations. Through therapy, I work with clients to find hidden meaning and then give them practical skills on how to improve.

I support people in exploring their past and uncovering the underlying patterns that impact their lives. Life brings so many ups and downs and you do not have to go through this alone. My goal is to help people make changes in their lives which will result in a positive impact in their life’s journey.

No matter what the issues you are bringing to therapy, I can provide a compassionate and understanding environment to help you pave a path of growing and healing. I offer a safe space to work with individuals through life stress, transitions, painful experiences, & overall wellness.

Working through life challenges can be difficult and I aim to empower clients and create a safe non-judgemental space for process and change to happen. In my practice, I have worked with many clients of various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds and I have a passion for working with young professionals.

I'm also trained to diagnose adults with ADHD by using psychometric assessments: including the Conners rating scale and the WAIS-IV scale. I will also  require a clinical interview before I complete the diagnostic report. Please contact me today (https://www.blueroots.co.uk/adhd-assessments) to book a free consultation to go over the process and see if this is what you are looking for.

Why seek therapy now

Giving yourself the gift of therapy can help you make the changes that you desire for yourself and for your family. If you are overwhelmed struggling to make meaning, feeling irritable, stressed out, feeling isolated, depressed, or anxious. I can help you overcome some of the most difficult challenges that you are facing.

It's not always easy to express our personal thoughts and emotions because it can be a vulnerable experience for us. However, I assure you that we will work collaboratively on therapeutic goals to bring meaning to what you want and what you don’t want in life. It’s important to know you, your struggles, your strengths, your values, your passions, and what you hope to get out of therapy.

I know from my 15 years of clinical experience working with individuals in: (community clinics, school districts, non-profit organizations, hospitals, and residential treatment centers)

that the hard work that is done in therapy is worth it. I welcome the challenges that you are facing and will approach them with grace and empathy.

Finding the right therapist can be scary. It takes a lot of courage to begin the search and build trust. I value this process and am honoured to be a part of this sacred therapeutic relationship. I believe every individual has the strength within to grow and change. Having a safe space to reflect, learn, and explore can be helpful in life’s journey.

My treatment modalities

My treatment approach is an eclectic approach because I know from experience that not one therapeutic model will work for everyone. I will tailor your treatment to what will work for you. My practice was born from the desire to help people feel empowered, fulfilled, and joyful in their lives. I strive to help my clients find happiness through humour and positive thinking and I always meet them where they are and what they are working on.

One of the most effective therapeutic models that I provide to my clients is Dialectic Behavioural Therapy skills. DBT is a type of skill-based therapy that focuses on four vital areas of mental health. These areas include distress tolerance, emotional regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness. I also incorporate creative therapeutic interventions using art and music to help my clients explore and strengthen their authentic selves so that they can create a life worth living.

I specialize in treating adults and couples and I use an eclectic approach to assessment, diagnosis, and counselling. I have specialized training and experience in providing therapy from the following approaches: DBT, cognitive-behavioural (CBT), person-centred, gestalt, art, play, music, psychodynamic, narrative, emotionally focused, solution-focused, behavioural, attachment-based, and teaching mindfulness. I also have extensive experience in treating mood disorders, anxiety disorders, phobia, eating disorders, learning disabilities, trauma-related issues, and other complex mental health disorders.

If you would like to see me as a private client my fees vary depending on whether you book for individual counselling or for couple's counselling. Please reach out to know more details about this. Currently, I am only providing online therapy at the moment.

I'm also providing in-person adult ADHD assessments in Windsor or London. Please contact me for more information and pricing details.

For insurance clients I'm currently registered with AXA PPP, BUPA, Cigna, AVIVA, WPA and Vitality.