About me
You have a good job, you have good friends, yet you can’t seem to find the thing you want more than anything – a long-term relationship.
You’ve really tried “putting yourself out there” but nothing seems to work. And it’s really exhausting. You spend hours a day talking to someone on a dating app and think to yourself “this might be it”, only to find that they’ve been talking to lots of other people or suddenly disappear, leaving you feeling crap about yourself.
You’re also fed up of the apps but finding somebody “naturally” feels impossible. You’re surrounded by friends and family who are coupled up and they just don’t get it. They don’t get what’s it’s like to have nobody to vent to after a stressful day at work. They don’t get what it’s like to just need a hug. They don’t get what it’s like to feel like the odd one out and to question if there’s something wrong with you. And it's really lonely.
How I Can Help
Hi there, I’m Sadie. I’m a psychotherapist, trained in EMDR, which can help work through painful past experiences that continue to affect our current lives and relationships. I’m down-to-earth and deeply empathetic.
When we struggle to find a lasting relationship or seem to attract the wrong people, it can be linked to how we feel about ourselves and patterns we have developed over time. We might hold negative beliefs, such as feeling we’re not good enough or are unlovable, which can influence how who we attract or how we behave in relationships. We may also find ourselves needing constant reassurance, avoiding intimacy or feeling anxious about getting hurt.
Through talking therapy, we can explore these beliefs and patterns and how they affect our ability to find and maintain a lasting relationship. EMDR may also help us work through painful past experiences. Over time, this can help us break unhelpful patterns, feel better about ourselves and develop lasting relationships.
Ready to take the next step?
Book a free 20-minute call (see link above) to see if we might be a good fit.
PRACTICE DESCRIPTION
Accessible Online Sessions
I offer face-to-face sessions in a lovely, peaceful room in Gosforth, Newcastle, or outdoor sessions in a beautiful and peaceful location.
If you would prefer to work online, please do let me know.
Ongoing Support
I usually work with clients on a weekly basis, at the same time each week. That consistency helps build trust, creates a steady rhythm, and offers the support you need, especially as the work deepens.
I also recognise that therapy is a significant financial commitment. Some people come for a focused piece of work over 8–12 sessions, while others prefer longer-term support. I also offer a limited number of fortnightly sessions. Together, we can think about what feels realistic, helpful, and sustainable for you.
Private Insurance
I am also a recognised psychotherapy provider for Aviva and WPA. If you have a policy with one of these insurers, please contact them to confirm whether your policy covers you for psychotherapy work with me.
GETTING STARTED
Free Introductory Call:
I offer a free 20-minute introductory call to discuss what you're looking for and how we might work together. This call gives us the opportunity to see if we’re a good fit and for you to ask any question. Email me to arrange this.
First Session:
If we decide to move forward, the first session will include gathering information about your history and background. It will also help me understand what you're currently experiencing and how it affects your life and relationships. You'll also receive my Welcome Pack, which includes my Therapy Agreement and Privacy Notice.
Ready to get started?
Email me at info@sadiemavarani.com to book your free 20-minute introductory call
Training, qualifications & experience
I’m a qualified BACP, NCPS and EMDR Association UK registered psychotherapist with a particular interest in relationship difficulties, anxiety, stress and trauma. I've worked in a range of settings including an NHS GP surgery, a local mental health charity, a specialist therapeutic service for refugees and a residential care home for elderly people.
Qualifications and Further Training
I completed the following qualifications at the Northern Guild for Counselling and Psychotherapy (Newcastle):
- A Postgraduate Diploma in Psychotherapy (Masters Level 7, UKCP accredited)
- A Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling (Level 5, BACP accredited)
I have completed the EMDR (eye movement desensitisation and processing) Standard Accredited Training Parts 1-3 with Dr Naomi Fisher and am currently working towards accreditation.
I also hold qualifications in French, Spanish, law and history of art.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
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.
The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society This Not For Profit association of counsellors and psychotherapists aim to support the counselling profession, members and training organisations. In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
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.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
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Fees
£80.00 per session
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
20-minute introductory video call: FREE
60-minute initial assessment session: £80
60-minute session: £80
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