Sally Wright
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About me
These are the most challenging of times and feelings of anxiety, isolation and depression are on the rise. The experiences of the last few years have been unprecedented and disorientating on a global scale, changing us and the world around us. Financial pressures, disconnection from each other and worries about the future are common. It's no wonder that so may of us feel overwhelmed and confused by the situation we find ourselves in.
Reaching out and speaking to a counsellor can help you make sense of how you're feeling. Having someone who is not involved in your life, actively listen and respond compassionately to what you bring, can expand your perspective. It can help you explore why you may be feeling or behaving a certain way and empower you to make changes.
You may find that issues you felt you were coping with, are now magnified and more painful. It may be that there is no-one that you can be honest with about your thoughts. Perhaps your close relationships feel strained or you feel that you need to be strong for others and have no-one to talk to. Many people are feeling the stresses of work. For NHS and other frontline workers the stresses of the job, coupled with responsibilities at home can be overwhelming.
Asking for help can be one of the most difficult things to do. We may blame ourselves for our situation, and often feelings of guilt and shame can make reaching out even more daunting. Perhaps you think you should be able to cope on your own, as you always have up until now. However, finding the courage to take that first step to talk through and explore what’s going on for you, at your pace, can be the beginning of gaining the clarity and control you need to become unstuck.
The counselling space is all about you so it's important to find a counsellor that you feel a connection with, someone you could develop a trusting relationship with. I offer a free initial 20 minute chat over the phone or by video call, with no obligation, so that you can decide if you want to go ahead with therapy. I also offer creative ways of working such as therapeutic art, which can help to explore and identify issues in a different way. Please email me to make contact. I always reply to email enquiries and aim to do so with 12 hours. If you haven't heard from me, please check your spam folder.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Therapeutic Use of Person Centred Creative Arts
- Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy
- COSCA Certificate in Counselling
I have always enjoyed working with people from all walks of life and my experience has been gained over many years. Beginning my career in the ambulance service, I worked there for 8 years, 5 of those as a paramedic. Working in the NHS gave me an insight into how it operates and what workers encounter day-to-day. Answering emergency calls and supporting people in acute distress, I became adept at responding to people’s emotional pain in different situations and my calm and empathetic approach was a good fit.
The job opened my eyes to the prevalence of more chronic mental distress in society and I wanted to work more closely with people, longer term, giving them more targeted support.
That lead me to pursue a career in the social care sector, where I have over 20 years experience with varied client groups including people with severe disabilities and their families, people with HIV and hepatitis C, people from LGBTQ+ backgrounds and people who use substances. I have experience of counselling people who have been through trauma and abuse in childhood and I currently work as a counsellor with students.
I am trained in using art in a therapeutic way. Artistic expression can be a powerful way of working, helping to reveal feelings in a different way, tapping into feelings we can't verbalise. No artistic talent is needed for this type of therapy.
Member organisations
COSCA is the professional body for counselling and psychotherapy in Scotland, and seeks to advance all forms of counselling and psychotherapy and the use of counselling skills by promoting best practice and through the delivery of a range of sustainable services. COSCA Counsellor Accreditation is a pathway to entry onto the UKRC.
It is a requirement of all individual and organisational members of COSCA to abide by its Statement of Ethics and Code of Practice and be accountable to the Complaints Procedure. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Accredited register membership
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Fees
£60.00 per session
Free initial telephone or online session
Additional information
£60 per hour. Initial free 15 minute introductory call.
Face to face appointments are on Wednesday only.
I always reply to email enquiries, and aim to do so within 12 hrs. Please check your spam folder if you have not heard from me.
When I work
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