Saffron Russo
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About me
“Although no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending” — CARL BARD.
A warm welcome to Root and Rise Therapy.
I’m Saffy, an experienced psychodynamic therapist passionate about and devoted to helping clients break free from what is holding them back and cultivate a deeper connection to themselves, others and life itself.
Based in Kings Langley, my practice offers a compassionate and non-judgemental space, both in person and online. A space to explore the thoughts we don’t always say out loud, the feelings we don’t always understand and all the messy, challenging parts of being human.
You don’t need to know where to begin. Wherever you are in life, you are welcome here. Together, we can work towards real, meaningful and lasting change.
Session fee £55
What can Root and Rise support you with?
Whether you’re carrying painful experiences from childhood, navigating loss or life transitions, battling anxiety or depression, feeling stuck in patterns or simply feeling the pressures of being human...you don't have to carry those burdens alone. My practice is a place to begin untangling confusion and difficult feelings, make sense of and improve relationships and learn more about you.
How I work
As a psychodynamic therapist, I explore how unconscious patterns and past experiences may shape your present. While drawing on a deep understanding of the connection between mind, body and emotions to help you feel more at home in body and engaged in life.
My approach focussing on what lies beneath the surface, at the root of you and your difficulties. To create and maintain long lasting change. Ultimately, I want therapy to make a difference in your life — not simply help you understand yourself intellectually.
How We Work Together
Client Centred- I meet you where you are. Sessions are led and shaped by you and what matters to you most. There is no set way to approach our sessions, you are free to explore things at your own pace, in the way that feels right to you.
Collaborative Approach- Therapeutic work is something we develop together, with your needs, priorities and preferences at the centre. Although sessions are led by you, by working together with openness and curiosity, we can develop a shared understanding of what you are going through, what feels meaningful to explore and what will begin to make a real change for you.
Flexible Therapeutic Options- I offer in person (Kings Langley), online and hybrid therapy (online and in person if needed). Meaning you can access support on a consistent basis and from across the uk through online.
"First we find your roots, then you rise"
Chronic Illness and Psychological Barriers
Alongside my work as a psychotherapist, I bring many years of experience supporting individuals living with physical disabilities, cancer and other terminal illness and varied mental health difficulties. Giving me a deeper understanding of the challenges of navigating complex physical, emotional and psychological barriers, and how these experiences affect the individuals life, as well as the lives of the surrounding loved ones.
Relational Difficulties
I am particularly passionate about supporting people as they navigate relational difficulties, whether within family dynamics, friendships or romantic relationships. I have a strong interest and understanding of the complexities of human relationships and the patterns that can emerge within them, including communication difficulties, recurring conflict, attachment patterns, boundaries, and the challenges of feeling understood or connected to others.
If anything on my profile resonates with you or you'd like to know more, let's connect and have a discovery call.
Next Steps
Feel free to contact me, we can set up either a 20 minute discovery call to answer questions you may have or an initial consultation to begin the journey to somewhere new. (In person & online sessions available)
Email- saffronrootandrise@gmail.com
Website- www.rootandrisetherapy.org.uk
Instagram- @rootandrisetherapyuk
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a UK-qualified therapist, registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
>Certificate in Psychodynamic Counselling
>Diploma 1, 2 & 3 in Contemporary Psychodynamic Counselling.
Additional Trainings & Workshops:
-Body Awareness
-Attachment & Relational Issues
-Communication & Conflict Resolution
Previous work
>Experience working in the mental health field at the charity Mind.
>Many years experience working with people with both physical and mental health disabilities, in previous and ongoing roles.
Member organisations
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
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Fees
£55.00 per session
Additional information
I have a limited number of lower fee spaces for clients experiencing financial hardship. Please get in touch if this may be helpful to you.
I offer a free 20 minute discovery call to see whether my approach feels like the right fit for you. It’s also an opportunity to ask any questions you may have and get a sense of what working together might look like.
Further information
I have regular supervision sessions on both an individual basis and within a peer group to ensure my work stays ethical and I can provide the best outcomes for my clients.
I am a committed and dedicated therapist continually deepening my knowledge and skills to ensure my practice remains thoughtful and reflective. I regularly engage with trainings, reading, and both clinical and personal reflection, with a particular focus on developing and maintaining trauma-informed practice. This is an ongoing commitment to all my clients to maintain a safe and empowering therapeutic space that can create real, lasting change.
