About me
Hello and welcome. My name is Sara I am a fully qualified counsellor registered with the BACP.
I provide a safe, and confidential space where you can speak openly, and explore your thoughts and feelings without judgement or constraint's.
I am not here to tell you what to do, but to support you in making sense of what may be holding you back, and help you move towards living a life that you feel more comfortable with.
My private practice is based in Saltaire please see my spectr TV profile below:
I am trauma informed and work in an integrative way, this means that I am familiar with a range of concepts and theories and can adapt my approach to the needs of the client. I have a non-judgmental attitude and ensure the sessions are strictly confidential.
I provide talking therapy for you to talk about anything that might be having an impact on your life and causing you distress, worry, discontent or sadness. It might be something that is happening in the here and now, or something from your past that you need to talk about in-depth to help you gain clarity and understanding.
Together we will work through whatever brought you to therapy at a pace that feels comfortable and safe for you.
Additionally, if required, I am also fully trained to incorporate CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) tools for the client to use within and out of sessions; this form of therapy can assist in alleviating symptoms associated with anxiety, stress and depression. CBT tools are also helpful in identifying unhelpful behaviour’s such as avoidance, negative thought patterns and triggers that lead to unhealthy coping behaviours and low self-esteem.
Training, qualifications & experience
My Experience
At present I work with: Organisations, and individuals, on a one to one basis providing face to face, telephone, and online video counselling services.
Prior to working in private practice I worked in the charity sector where I counselled men and women from a broad range of backgrounds, experiencing a wide range of mental health challenges including stress, anxiety, low mood, relationship breakdowns, loss and bereavement.
Prior to this I spent 20 years working in the Corporate environment. This background means that I am familiar with the demands of structured workplace environments, the dynamics and challenges of working relationships, and the related stresses that can arise.
Qualifications
Level 7 Applied Cognitive Behavioural Skills for Practice.
BSc (Honours) Counselling Psychology (BPS Accredited).
ABC Level 4 Diploma Therapeutic Counselling.
CPAB Level 3 Certificate Counselling Skills.
Graduate Member British Psychological Society.
British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) certificate of proficiency.
I also attend regular supervision and update my skills through continued personal development training.
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.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Fees
£50.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
The charge is £50 for a 50 minute session.
I am flexible and provide short-term and long-term therapy. Usually on a weekly or fortnightly basis. Either in person, via online video, text, or telephone.
Please do not hesitate to contact me by whatever means feels comfortable for you for further information, an introductory phone call, or to arrange an appointment.
When I work
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Please contact me with regards to additional availability.
