Sarah Bashford
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About me
UKCP psychotherapist and supervisor with over 30 years experience, offering both brief and long term work for individuals and couples. Trained in Brainspotting which is a treatment specifically aimed at trauma. For further information please visit the website BSP.uk. Also specialise in treatment of Eating Disorders.
I aim to bring a warm, empathic but clear thinking approach to the work thereby helping you to gain deeper insights and resolve difficult situations relating to both present and past events. Talking to a trained psychotherapist in a safe, confidential setting is a way of understanding your life and through this starting to take responsibility for making different choices. Difficulties I frequently deal with include anxiety, stress and panic attacks, depression including generalised anxiety disorder, post natal depression and bereavement. This can include a programme of learning mindfulness relaxation techniques if this is an appropriate treatment. I work with couples to help make a more meaningful relationship, looking at issues and feelings that may be holding them back. I also work with controlled separation and divorce and the impact this can have on the children.
My core training has been in Psychodynamic psychotherapy however my work draws on the strengths of many disciplines including Psychoanalytic, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Solution Focused and Trauma/Critical Incident therapy. This enables me to bring an integrative approach to suit the individual needs. Most of my training was completed with Westminster Pastoral Foundation (WPF). I am a licensed Practitioner in Understanding Your Eating, for people struggling to overcome disordered eating. This programme can be delivered individually or as a group.I have also undertaken the National Centre for Eating Disorders Master Practitioners training.
My current work is divided between my private practice established in 1998 and working as a Health and Wellbeing Therapist for BUPA, CIGNA as well as a variety of Employee Assistance Programmes including Critical Incident Response.
I am a trained supervisor and am able to offer supervision on a regular basis to practitioners who are trainees or qualified counsellors/psychotherapists.
Training, qualifications & experience
Member UKCP (United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy) Membership no.07159374
Member FPC (Foundation of Psychotherapy and Counselling)
Westminster Pastoral Foundation Psychodynamic Psychotherapist
Graduate Diploma in Psychodynamic Counselling
Post Graduate Certificate in CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy)
Post Graduate Certificate in working with Eating Disorders
Licensed Practitioner- www.understandingyoureating.co.uk
National Centre for Eating Disorders, Master Practitioner trained in Anorexia, Bulimia and Obesity.
Certified in BrainSpotting
BrainSpotting Consultant in Training
Mindfulness Training
Critical Incident Training and Responder
Diploma in Supervision
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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UKCP standards cover the range of different psychotherapies. Registration is obtained by training or accrediting with one of its member organisations, or by holding a European Certificate in Psychotherapy. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Accredited register membership
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
Fees be negotiated at first session.
Individual sessions last for 50 mins. Couples sessions last for 1 hour.
Sessions take place on a regular day and time once or twice a week.
Daytime and evening appointments available.
When I work
Availability Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday daytime and evening except Friday evening.
Further information
BUPA recognised Provider number 3000 3547 through GP recommendation
CIGNA recognised Provider number 192191
Critical Incident/Trauma Responder
