Sara Vaughan
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About me
Hi, I'm Sara, an Integrative Counsellor with several years of experience supporting clients as they navigate life's challenges and strive for more authentic, fulfilling lives.
My specialised training in children and young people's counselling means I often incorporate an understanding of child development psychology, even when working with adults. This helps me to better understand how your past experiences influence the present and which helps guide clients through significant life transitions.
I believe in a holistic and creative approach, taking into account you as a whole person and the environments where you live, work, and study.
My aim is to meet you where you are, offering a safe and non-judgemental space where we can explore your thoughts and feelings together. My style is client-centred and empathetic, shaped by both my professional training and personal experiences. This blend allows me to offer genuine support, whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or the ups and downs of parenting.
Having lived through some similar experiences myself, I can often directly empathise with the difficulties my clients face, which helps create a deeper understanding and connection.
In our sessions, you can expect to feel truly heard and understood, and find relief in sharing what's on your mind. I like to combine talking therapy with practical tools and visual aids to help clarify our discussions so you can apply them to your everyday life.
My goal is to empower you with the knowledge and confidence to make the meaningful changes you want and need, both now and beyond our time together.
I understand that reaching out for help can feel like a big step, and finding the right counsellor is so important.
I encourage you to speak with a few different counsellors to see who you resonate with, as the therapeutic relationship is key to the work we do.
Whether you're new to therapy or looking for a fresh perspective on longstanding issues, I'm here to support you on your journey.
Feel free to schedule an initial consultation to see if we might be a good fit for each other.
Training, qualifications & experience
- SEG Level 6 Advanced Specialist Diploma in Counselling Young People
- CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling.
- Private practice since 2020.
- Experience with a charity offering Low-Cost counseling to the East Kent Community.
- Involvement with a Domestic Abuse Charity.
- Experience working in Primary and Secondary school settings
CERTIFICATES I HOLD:
- The Impact of Mental Health on Sexual Relationships and Intimacy - Dr Anna Preston
- Disappointment, Embitterment, Entitlement, Grievance - An Introduction to Narcissism - Steve Starkey
- Recognising and Working with Autistic Spectrum Condition within the therapy room - Cheryl Sieloff
- Imagery Rescripting – An evidence-based intervention for childhood trauma - Steve Sharkey
- Understanding Vicarious Trauma - Dr Anna Preston
- Understanding the Spectrum of Domestic Violence - Christiane Sanderson
- Working with substance abuse - Adrian Hemmings
- Understanding Vicarious Trauma - Dr Anna Preston
- The Web of Shame in the Therapeutic Space - Christiane Sanderson
- Sexuality in the Consulting Room – Brian Fenton
- Working with Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse - Christiane Sanderson
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).
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£50.00 - £85.00
Free initial online session
Additional information
If therapy feels like an expensive commitment, please don't hesitate to ask me about concessions, especially if you are a counselling student.
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