Philippa Sadler

My name is Philippa, thank you for taking the time to look at my profile. I am an experienced therapist with a particular interest in attachment, early trauma and somatic Psychotherapy. 

I really enjoy my work and helping my clients to understand who they are. I know that finding the right person to work with is also important to begin the process.

I offer a free initial session to give us time to talk to see if we can work together. With a warm and open approach, focusing on the relationship between myself and my client, we find creative ways forward with the aim of making positive change.

I have experience in working with a wide range of problems and have a special interest in childhood trauma, grief, separation, anxiety and anger. Feelings of  low mood or depression and struggles with low self worth and esteem.

I provide a safe confidential space within a professional setting for you to explore your thoughts and feelings. I like to work creatively and collaboratively.

Therapy can help a person to explore unconscious relationship patterns that are evolved from childhood and how this can affect a persons current thoughts, feelings and behaviour. When things are out of balance it can really help to have a therapeutic space to process feelings and experiences. I believe that when we increase awareness of our body, mind, heart and soul we can develop a deeper and truer sense of ourself.

I offer creative approach which encourages the person to draw on their inner creative resources and express their feelings without necessarily using words. This approach helps the person to communicate at their own level and their own pace.

For clients wishing to address their early childhood /developmental trauma or the underlying neurobiological causes for current or chronic anxiety/depression I also work with NeuroAffective Touch – a model developed by Dr Aline LaPierre, bringing together psychotherapy and somatic work. I am happy to discuss this approach during our initial session.

I prefer to work open ended with my clients, as this offers us a space to slow down and enable you to become more aware of who you are so that you can begin to live a more creative and fulfilling life.

I welcome any questions and I look forward to hearing from you.

I offer a free initial 50 minute session to give us time to meet and talk to see if we can work together - sessions thereafter are: 

The fee for a 50 minute appointment is £70
I am also able to offer some reduced fee sessions to those financially unable to meet the full cost.  

Fees can be paid in cash, cheque or bank transfer on the day of your appointment.

I tend to work long term,  shorter term work can be offered where it is appropriate. These details and others can be discussed at the initial appointment.

Please note that when you make an appointment with me I allocate this time specifically for you.  As such, if you need to cancel an appointment there may be a charge. I will always try to reschedule your appointment

For more information or to book an appointment please call or email me.
I look forward to hearing from you.

My consulting room can be found right in the centre of Dorchester. With easy access to parking and Dorchester Train Station within 10 minutes walk.