Sara Brewer

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location_on Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3
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About me

I’m a BACP registered integrative counsellor and therapist offering short and long-term therapy for trainees, young adults, adults and older adults, both in-person in a calm, friendly setting in Shrewsbury and online via Zoom. 

I offer a warm, non-judgemental space where you can feel truly heard and supported working with adults, parents, professionals, and neurodivergent clients.

You may be feeling anxious, low, overwhelmed, or stuck—or perhaps you’re navigating relationship challenges, burnout, or life changes. Whatever has brought you here, I’ll meet you with kindness and curiosity, and we’ll explore what you need at your own pace.

Clients often describe me as compassionate, grounded and easy to talk to. I aim to create a space where all parts of you are welcome—especially if you’ve ever felt unseen, unheard, or like you’ve had to mask who you are.

My approach is integrative, meaning I draw from a range of therapeutic models—including humanistic person-centred, psychodynamic, Gestalt, and Transactional Analysis—to shape sessions around your unique experiences and needs.

I believe that therapy works best when it feels like a collaborative and respectful relationship. My practice is rooted in the belief that every person is the expert in their own life. 

Whether you want to better understand yourself, break free from old patterns, or process something from your past, I’m here to support you in a way that feels safe, steady and empowering.

I offer a space where all parts of you are welcome—especially if you’ve ever felt unseen, unheard, or like you’ve had to mask who you are.

Whether you're looking to understand unhelpful patterns, reconnect with yourself, or process something from the past, I’ll meet you with empathy, curiosity, and kindness.

Together, we can explore how to move towards greater self-understanding, authenticity, and connection—with yourself and with others.

Training, qualifications & experience

  • Diploma in Integrative Counselling - BACP Accredited
  • Foundation Certificate in Counselling
  • Mindfulness Practitioner Foundation Course - Mindfulness Association
  • Licensed HeartMath Coach
  • Mental Health First Aid Instructor and RSPH Level 3 Award in Mental Health First Aid
  • Certificate of Professional Development (University of Strathclyde) in Executive Coaching - The School of Coaching Certified Programme
  • DBS Enhanced Checked

Member organisations

BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

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

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

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British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

Fees

£50.00 per session

Further information

First Session

Starting therapy can feel like a big step. 

I offer a free 15-minute telephone initial conversation for you to tell me a little about yourself, and to decide if you feel we might be a good fit.

In our first session, we’ll talk through what’s bringing you to counselling and what you’re hoping for. It’s also a chance for you to ask any questions.

We can agree on how many sessions will initially work for you.

We regularly check in to reflect on how you are experiencing us working together. There’s no pressure—we’ll go at your pace.

Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone

Types of client

Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)

Key details

DBS check info

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Wheelchair user access info
Wheelchair user access

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