Sara Pini
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About me
A warm welcome!
Whether you're here because you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of what you're feeling, counselling can help. There are moments in life when processing events and emotions on our own can feel too much. While talking to friends or family can be comforting, therapy provides a different kind of space—one where you can work through your most intimate thoughts and fears with non-judgmental guidance, gaining insight and clarity.
We know that the connection between therapist and client is crucial in determining outcomes, and at the same time, reaching out may feel intimidating—it’s completely normal to feel uncertain! That’s why I offer a free 15-minute initial consultation—giving us both the opportunity to see if we feel comfortable with each other and whether I’m the right person to support you on this journey.
- “The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now”-
Practice description
I trained integratively, meaning that I use a range of approaches based on what works for you. My aim is to make your time in therapy feel supportive, easy to relate to, and down-to-earth. In our sessions, you will experience the benefit of being met with compassion, free from judgment, in a safe and confidential environment.
I work long and short term, face to face from two locations in kent and online/telephone. I also offer sessions at the week end.
“Our wounds are often the openings into the best and most beautiful part of us.”D.Richo
Training, qualifications & experience
I hold a Level 6 Post-Grad Diploma in Integrative Counselling from Inter Psyche NHS Kent & Medway (MBACP) - Distinction.
And an EMDR certification from EMDR Centre London.
I have experience in various settings:
- University of Kent.
- Pilgrim Hospices - patients, carers and bereaved families.
- Rehab residential clinic - addiction (substance, behaviour) and mental health.
- Volunteering with organisations like Anxiety UK and Shout.
I integrate traditional psychotherapeutic theories with modern, evidence-based methods, working in a trauma-informed approach and always tailoring my methods to your individual needs.
I am a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, committed to upholding the highest professional standards in my practice.
I hold an Enhanced DBS and am registered with the ICO for data protection compliance.
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.
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Fees
£60.00 per session
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