Sandra Duffy

Hello, my name is Sandra.

I know it can be incredibly daunting trying to choose a counsellor; there are many to choose from and many different approaches. However, the central thing to hold in your head, heart and gut as you choose and then work with a counsellor is the quality of the relationship you have with them. The research is clear, if you want a good outcome in counselling then the relationship you have with your counsellor is paramount. 

I am a qualified and BACP registered person-centred counsellor dedicated to supporting my clients’ healing and growth. I create therapeutic relationships with clients that are non-judgemental, empathic and real. I will honour your dignity with compassion and companionship. I will hold hope that through our work together you increase your self-understanding and thereby appreciate and engage with your own internal resources to effect the change you are looking for.

The following are extracts of some of my client's testimonials that they have generously permitted me to share with you:

Female, 18 - “Sandra has helped me come to grips with how I feel … I have gained a better outlook on myself as well as life … she was considerate of my feelings and gave me time to talk about my struggles without making me feel like it’s a bad thing or second guessing my opinion … it was never difficult to speak my mind as Sandra made me feel very welcome.” 

Male, 23 - “Sandra has truly impacted my life for the better … I’m sure she will change many people’s lives for the better … I don’t know what I would have done without her.”

Male, 41 - “Sandra has helped me enormously. She is warm, understanding and patient. She has made revisiting difficult times less so. She is easy to communicate with and has a great sense of humour. She has helped me reconnect with myself and understand myself.”

Female, 51 - “My sessions with Sandra have been invaluable. She made me feel completely at ease discussing anything that was on my mind and I was able to let my guard down and express difficult emotions with huge relief! … Sandra is incredibly open minded, understanding and empathic person who made me feel I could talk about anything. Sessions with Sandra have enabled me to move forward in a very challenging time in my life. … Sandra, I’m eternally grateful for your professionalism, skills and friendship through this whole process.”

Male, 58 - “… thank you for all the patience, understanding and support that you have given me from day one. I can honestly say that my sessions with you were extremely rewarding.  In the majority of our sessions I left felling more positive and optimistic about my future.”

Female, 62 - “Sandra didn’t push or rush me.  She let me talk at my own pace … I started feeling validated and worthy.  She understood why I felt the way I did and helped me process all the trauma and turmoil I was holding inside … Sandra never judged me, her quiet manner helped.  She made me realise that I was stronger than I thought … It was like Sandra was reaching out and holding onto me as I started my journey to heal my mind and calm my demons … I started to realise the counselling was giving me the time and space that I needed to help me understand myself better and to heal. Sandra has made me see and realise that I am valued as a human being worthy of the help. I am grateful and thankful Sandra never gave up on me even when I wanted to give up on myself.”