Sara Bruce-Vanderpuye
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About me
None of us are immune from the challenges of life but at times this can feel overwhelming and for some life can constantly feel difficult to manage and is often a lonely struggle. I whole heartedly believe that each and every one of us deserves to seek a happier, fuller life, one where we are at peace and comfortable with ourselves.
As your counsellor I will work with the upmost respect and integrity to help you understand what that means for you.
With counselling you can learn to access strength and internal resources which may have become obscured. Overtime and going forward, you will be able to draw on these skills when necessary to help make decisions and choices that you didn't feel were possible.
Working together at your pace, with compassion, acceptance and a belief that you can develop new perspectives you will begin to create the life that you want.
What to do next?
If you are unsure if therapy is right for you or have any questions, please telephone me for a FREE informal consultation to discuss how we can work together. Alternatively, text or email me and I will get back to you as soon as possible.
Tel: 07932 782 852
Email: sbruvan@gmail.com
Training, qualifications & experience
- BA(Hons) Registered MBACP Integrative counsellor and psychotherapist
- British Wheel of Yoga Teacher and Foundation Course Tutor
I am a member of the British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP) and adhere to the BACP Ethical Framework for Good Practice in Counselling and Psychotherapy.
My work includes a private practice in Thames Ditton for short and long term therapy. I also work for an organisation dedicated to Community Counselling and facilitate emotional and mental well-being courses and workshops. I have supported a GP practice for patients managing a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety, stress, feeling sad, abuse, trauma, sexuality, addiction, eating disorders, bereavement and relationship problems.
As a registered counsellor with BACP, I am committed to ongoing professional training and regularly attend workshops for continued current and professional development.
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.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
- Parenting
- Life changes and transitions
- Anxiety
- Personal development
- Negative Body Image
- Low Self Esteem
- Emotional Well-being
Therapies offered
Fees
£60.00 per session
Free initial telephone session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I offer a FREE 20 minute initial phone call. Zoom or telephone appointments cost £50, in person appointments £60. All appointments are for 50 minutes.
I feel it is important that counselling is accessible to all. A limited number of places for clients with financial difficulties are available with reduced rates for students please contact me to discuss.
When I work
Monday to Friday, day and evening appointments. Some Saturday morning appointments are also available.
Further information
I am located in Thames Ditton, a short walk from Thames Ditton Station or a 20 minute walk from Surbiton Station. My practice is within easy reach of Esher, Weybridge, Cobham and the A3. There is plenty of unrestricted parking.
It is easily accessible by public transport from Kingston, New Malden and Richmond.
- Valid DBS check
- Liability/indemnity insurance
- First Aid Certificate