Bill Sarre

Hello

As is often said, 'life is difficult' - sometimes, very difficult. As well as confusing.

Whilst talking about those difficulties has been proven to help, it can still feel awkward. Clients often arrive with many questions such as, will this help? how? and can I trust you? All valid and reasonable.

It is therefore important that my clients feel respected, supported, and able to be themselves in the room. This is what I strive for, and what my clients report back to me.

To reassure clients of my professional standards and capability, I have completed the accreditation process at BACP (British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists www.BACP.co.uk). This is defined as "a scheme to recognise the achievement of high standards of knowledge, experience and development in counselling..."

This can only be undertaken once you are qualified and have accumulated adequate experience.

How Can Counselling Help?

Research often tells us that the key factor in achieving a positive outcome from therapy is having a good working relationship with the therapist. Accordingly, I seek to provide the client with a reliable and safe environment - a place where life’s difficulties can be considered.

And at a pace that is comfortable with the client's wishes.

My Style Of Work

With any new client, my first role is to fully understand their difficulties and what brought them to therapy. Beyond that my style of work is very much about forming a collaboration so that we can work effectively together. 

In terms of how I work, I am an Integrative Therapist having studied multiple therapeutic approaches. 

This allows me to use the most relevant aspects of multiple theories that may assist the client. Indeed, research informs us that clients are best served by counsellors who can adapt their service rather than offer a single school of approach.

The way I see it, each client is unique. And so should the service provided.

My Experience

In addition to my private work, I have been a volunteer counsellor in various agencies, including Sanctuary House Men’s Homeless Shelter, and two organisations where I was the founder of the counselling service, namely; The Royal British Legion (counsellor to ex-services) and The Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust (staff counsellor). I also work part time in a mental health clinic undertaking therapy and mental health assessments.

My experience has exposed me to a wide variety of life’s problems with clients of all sexes, ages, sexualities, religions and nationalities, to name but a few differences.

Every person is welcome.

For much of my profession career I have been a Chartered Surveyor (RICS). Combined, these professions of Counselling and Surveying have exposed me to a wide variety of people and circumstances. But whatever role I provide, I always seek to deliver a professional and trustworthy service.

Session Structure

Sessions are 50mins in length. The main therapy is 45 mins with the final five mins to consider matters that have arisen, themes that have emerged for future work, and conclude the session.

There is no minimum number of sessions, and no obligation to continue. The regularity of the sessions is up to the client. This could be once a week, every fortnight, or longer. There is no pressure from me.

For access, I work from a centrally located office in St Helier. Online counselling may also available.

I welcome all people, and all issues.

However, it is worth noting that, like every therapist, I am under an ethical duty to consider whether it is suitable for me to work with each client.

Should this not be the case, then I will seek to support and help the client in the transfer to another service, therapist or agency.

£70 per session - however, I offer a discount to £50 for the first session.

At present, and subject to availability, my available times are;

Tuesday - afternoons 4.15/5.15pm

Friday - afternoons 3.15/4.15/5.15pm

Further slots may arise as the year proceeds.