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About me
Hello, my name is Sarah, and I’m a person-centred counsellor supporting the mental health of both adults and young people 11+. I believe that counselling should be a safe and supportive space where you can feel truly heard and understood. My work is grounded in the person-centred approach, and I draw on CBT techniques to offer practical tools alongside emotional support, helping you move forward in a way that feels right for you.
I help adults and young people learn to manage anxiety, recover from trauma, and face life’s challenges with greater clarity and confidence. I also specialise in various aspects of loss and bereavement. My approach is warm and customised to your individual needs. I draw on CBT and mindfulness techniques to aid emotional healing and foster enduring coping skills.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Pearson BTEC Level 5 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
- Pearson BTEC Level 5 Fitness to Practice (Certified for work placement)
- Level 3 Diploma in Counselling Skills
- Level 2 intro into counselling
- NHS Level 3 Safeguarding Children & Adults
- Oliver McGowan LD and Autism Training Level 1
- NHS Social Prescribing - elfh Hub
- Coaching, BACP 2025
- Bridging the Gap- Theory & Practical Activities for CYP following bereavement & Domestic Abuse
- Cura Therapy- CPD 6 hours - Domestic abuse & Self Injury
- Online resource -BACP. Changing landscape of college and school counselling
- BACP, CYPF Conference
- Counselling online BACP primer
- PARCS volunteer Induction Training
- Yearly Safeguarding training with Hampshire County Council
- Safeguarding and protecting children (Online classroom) UK Coaching
- Youth Mental Health First Aid Awareness - Street Games Training Academy
- Mental Health Champions Foundation - Place2Be training
- Mental Health Matters Conference
- Bereavement training
- Group facilitator to run a programme in anxiety and depression for children and families
- Counselling skills for ELSA’s
- ELSA training (Emotional Literacy Support Assistant)
- Therapeutic writing facilitator
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.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£55.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Concessions are available for:
- Low income
- College & University Students
When I work
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Further information
I work alongside adults and young people at The West Street Counselling Centre, offering a safe, supportive space to explore life’s challenges and emotional difficulties. I also work as a Young Person’s Counsellor at Eastleigh Youth Counselling Service, where I support young people in navigating issues such as anxiety, relationships, self-esteem, and identity.
Alongside my counselling work, I am a Social Prescriber within the NHS. This role allows me to connect individuals with community resources and wellbeing support, helping to promote a more holistic sense of health and connection.
These varied roles give me a deep and genuine understanding of the many challenges people face at different stages of life. This experience shapes my compassionate, person-centred approach and helps me offer support that meets each individual’s unique needs.
My Background
While training, I volunteered with Fareham & CEMAST College and Off The Record, supporting young people and adults. These placements offered me a rich and rewarding foundation in counselling work.
Before becoming a counsellor, I worked in within Mental Health supporting neurodivergent people to navigate everyday life, build confidence, and understand themselves on a deeper level. Together, we explored their personality, emotions, and strengths, while creating practical strategies to make daily routines and challenges easier to manage. The goal was to enable people to live authentically with greater independence.
After this, I worked in education for many years as a Family Support Worker, ELSA (Emotional Literacy Support Assistant) and an Assistant SENDCo, supporting children and their parents develop strategies to enable them to achieve their potential. These experiences offered a valuable perspective on the challenges they face as they navigate a system that isn't always suited to the needs of today's world.
Who I Work With
I offer one-to-one counselling for:
- Adults
- Young people aged 11+
- Parents and caregivers
- Individuals living with Long-term Conditions
- Students
