Sandra Charter

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UKCP registered Family Therapist or Systemic Psychotherapist

About me

I am a Systemic Psychotherapist based in Nottinghamshire, offering therapy for individuals and couples in person and online. I work with people experiencing anxiety, relationship difficulties, low mood, stress, and life transitions, as well as those who feel stuck in repeating patterns or unsure why things aren’t improving.

Systemic psychotherapy looks beyond symptoms to explore how difficulties are shaped by relationships, past experiences, and wider life context. Together, we identify patterns in how you think, feel, and relate to others, helping you develop new perspectives and more effective ways of responding.

I offer a calm, reflective, and non-judgemental space where you can explore what’s going on at your own pace. Whether you are coming as an individual or as a couple, we will work collaboratively to understand your situation and support meaningful, lasting change.

I have a particular interest in:

  • Relationship and couple dynamics
  • Anxiety within relational contexts
  • Repeating emotional or behavioural patterns
  • Life transitions and identity

My approach is grounded in the belief that change happens through understanding - not just of ourselves, but of the systems we are part of. The therapeutic relationship is an important part of this process, offering a space where different perspectives can emerge safely.

I offer sessions in Nottinghamshire and online across the UK.

If you are considering therapy, you are welcome to get in touch for an initial conversation to see if this way of working feels right for you.

Training, qualifications & experience

I am a UKCP-registered Systemic Family Psychotherapist with a background in social work, and I trained at the Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust. Alongside my private practice, I have over 5 years of experience working within the family justice system as a Family Court Advisor and Children’s Guardian with Cafcass, which has given me a strong understanding of the complexities families can face, particularly around separation and parent–child relationships. Over the years, I’ve worked with individuals, couples, and families experiencing a wide range of relational difficulties, and my approach is shaped by both my clinical training and my experience of working with people in often very challenging circumstances. 

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UKCP
UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP)

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Accredited register membership

UK Council for Psychotherapy
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Areas of counselling I deal with

Therapies offered

Fees

£75.00 - £150.00

Concessions offered for

  • Low income
  • Students
  • Trainee counsellors

Additional information

Fees are on a sliding scale depending on how many people are included in each session

Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG20

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone
Sandra Charter
Sandra Charter