Sara Kirkpatrick

Hello, and welcome to my page. You may be here because you are needing support with emotions, thoughts or behaviour patterns that are making life feel hard.

Perhaps you are living with grief in the aftermath of bereavement, miscarriage or other loss, such as the end of a relationship or job.

You might be overwhelmed by trying to manage feelings of anxiety, anger, depression or low self-esteem, and the unhelpful thoughts that go with it. This can leave you numb to the joy and excitement in life.
 
Maybe there is a sense of loneliness, or being out of step with the world, which makes it difficult to understand yourself and feel like you belong.

When it’s like this, it can be difficult to find perspective on what needs to change, or even believe that things can be different for you. 

How counselling can help

It can be helpful to talk to someone who is not already involved in your life, in a safe, supportive, non-judgemental and confidential space.

As a trained, experienced, BACP-Accredited counsellor I can help you explore what’s happening, notice patterns and understand the connections between your experiences and the way you feel and act. This can open up possibilities for change, making different choices and ideas for getting unstuck.

Counselling with me

I practise humanistic therapy, which means I believe we are all unique individuals who respond to, and make meaning of our experiences in different ways. I believe we all have the capacity for change, and that there is no ‘one-size-fits-all’ answer, so I will work collaboratively with you to find the right approach to meet your needs.

I have particular experience working with grief and loss, patterns in relationships, loneliness, fertility issues, low self-esteem, anger, anxiety and trauma.

It might be that you know exactly what you want to talk about in your sessions, however if it is difficult to know where to start, I can offer questions that might help. I also have additional training in creative arts facilitation with the Association for Person-Centred Creative Arts (APCCA) and the Creative Counsellors network, so I sometimes suggest using art, image work and guided visualisations. Not all clients want to do this, but some find it helpful when it’s difficult to find words for what needs our attention.

Introductory appointment

I understand that making the decision to come to counselling can be daunting,  and there are many counsellors to choose from. That’s why I offer a free first appointment, to see how it is to meet, and talk through how our sessions could be helpful.

Contact me by email or phone if you would like to know more. Our initial meeting is free. Further sessions cost £50-£60 for 50 minutes, depending on income. I am committed to offering some spaces at a reduced fee when concession rates are needed. If you have any questions about fees, or anything else, please get in touch.

Free initial session to find out more and to see how we could work together.

Further sessions cost £50-£60 for 50 minutes, depending on income. I am committed to offering some spaces at reduced rates when concessions are needed, so please ask.