Sara Knight
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About me
Hi, I’m Sara سارا
I'm a Gestalt Counsellor (MBACP) working in Shoreditch (EC2A) and online.
You may be reaching out because you're experiencing low-mood, anxiety or have a vague feeling something isn't feel right. I'm here to support you through towards a more happy, vibrant and meaningful life.
For me, therapy is a moment to reflect and explore what is and isn’t working for you and how to get more of what you want. I became a therapist as I felt there was something profoundly healing and transformative about therapy, which supported changes in myself, my relationships and my environment.
I hold a space for us to explore together. I feel having a companion whilst experiencing difficulties can be a new experience for some and profoundly healing.
"Rarely, if ever, are any of us healed in isolation"- bell hooks
Some examples of what people bring to therapy:
- You may be experiencing anxiety, depression, have low self-esteem, or finding yourself in unfulfilling, similar scenarios/relationships
- You may be wanting support for something challenging upcoming or want to explore something that has affected you in the past
- You may feel something is holding you back
- Have a general feeling something isn't right
I believe our behaviour, thoughts and feelings hold important information about how we navigate in the world and what we are needing more of. When you are aware of this you have more choice.
How I work:
I work in a Gestalt modality, which means I attentively focus on your immediate experience whilst working with you (this also includes memories and experiences that come up about your past). I believe our experience in our body is important information about how we really are. Exploring this with support can show glimmers into what we’re needing-which then allows potential change.
I am experienced with working in a somatic way, and use creative experiments with pillows, objects, pens and paper and voice when there are no words. This I find helps with any stuckness!
Next steps:
Get in contact to have an initial session to see how we might work together and how I can best support you. Feel free to get in contact with any questions!
“Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls; the most massive characters are seared with scars.” - Khalil Gibran
Training, qualifications & experience
Qualifications:
- Diploma in Gestalt Counselling - London Gestalt Centre
- Foundation in Counselling – Manchester Gestalt Centre
- MMUS – Trinity Laban Conservatoire
- BA(Hons) – Leeds College of Music
- CPD: Anti-Racist & Intersectional Approaches, Sex, Multi-Heritage experiences, Anger
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.
Black, African and Asian Therapy Network
Accredited register membership
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
- High-performance stress
- Performance injury
- Fear
- Confusion
- Grief
- Anger
- Voice and Breath
- Shame
- Blocks
- Creativity
- Perfectionism
Therapies offered
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Fees
£65.00 per session
Free initial telephone or online session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I offer concessionary rates also, please reach out for more info.
When I work
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(Nearest stations in walking distance are Shoreditch High St, Liverpool St and Old St)
Further information
My values:
I endeavour to respect every client I work with in honour of their uniqueness and identity and work in an anti-racist and LGBTQ+ affirmative way. I am Pakistani and English and constantly reviewing and reflecting on my unique biased lens. I am a member of BAATN (The Black, African, Asian Therapy Network).
