About me
Hi there. I'm Sarah, and I'm a clinical psychologist and accredited EMDR therapist. I have ten years of experience in supporting people with anxiety, depression, OCD, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties and trauma. I'm here to help and would love to support you on your journey toward better mental wellbeing. Please visit my website or book a free 15 minute call to gain more information.
Clinical Psychology
As a Chartered Clinical Psychologist and accredited EMDR therapist, I am dedicated to supporting individuals through a wide range of mental health difficulties using evidence-based, integrative therapeutic approaches.
Initial Psychology Consultation & Assessment
During our first session, we will explore your current difficulties to understand why these may have developed and identify what’s maintaining these feelings of being stuck. We will discuss your goals for therapy to ensure our sessions are focused on what’s most important to you. I create a warm, supportive, and non-judgmental environment where you can comfortably share your experiences. Together, we will develop a clear plan for your recovery and growth.
Personalised, Integrative Therapy for Emotional Healing
In subsequent sessions, I utilise a tailored, integrative approach that combines proven techniques such as EMDR, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and other evidence-based methods. This personalised therapy plan is designed to address your unique needs, helping you build resilience, boost confidence, and achieve emotional wellbeing.
About Me
Clients describe me as warm, caring, and approachable—someone they feel comfortable talking to from the very first session. My commitment is to listen carefully, understand your challenges, and support you in developing practical strategies for lasting change. We will work at a pace that feels right for you, empowering you to become happier, more confident, and more fulfilled.
About Serendipity Psychology Services, Heart of England
I am also a Clinical Lead and Director of Serendipity Psychology Services, across Stratford, Leamington Spa and Warwick. I lead a team of mental health specialists who share my commitment to making this therapy journey as straightforward and supportive as possible. My team includes highly skilled psychologists, psychotherapists and counsellors who can support both young people and adults. I understand that finding a therapist is no small task—it’s a big step that can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re already feeling vulnerable. When you reach out, I will listen to what your needs are and what you are looking for and together we will decide who would be best positioned to support you in meeting your goals. I will handle everything for you, so you can focus on the most important part: your journey towards healing and growth. If you’d like, I will even check in after your first session to make sure you’re on the right track and feel comfortable with your therapist.
Let me introduce to you some of the members of my team who are here to support you in Leamington Spa and Stratford immediately:
Alex Musto, Sex and Relationship Therapist, Clinical Sexologist (available online and in person in Leamington Spa evenings, weekdays and weekends)
Alex is a specialist relationship counsellor who helps couples break free from cycles of conflict, silence, and emotional distance. By acting as an impartial "ally to the relationship," she creates a secure space where both partners can explore their needs without fear of judgment. Her approach focuses on identifying the root causes of friction, helping couples move past surface-level arguments to rebuild genuine trust and intimacy.
With a focus on practical transformation, Alex equips partners with the communication tools necessary to navigate life’s pressures—whether recovering from betrayal or simply reconnecting after years of drifting apart.
Additionally, Alex offers psychosexual therapy to help couples address intimacy hurdles and sexual concerns, ensuring a holistic approach to relationship health. Her integrative style empowers partners to move from crisis toward a more resilient and fulfilling future together.
Nisa Burston Psychotherapist (available online and in Leamington Spa on a Wednesday)
Nisa is a BACP-registered psychotherapist and a UKCP-qualified Master’s student in Integrative Psychotherapy. Operating out of Tardebigge, Worcestershire, and Leamington Spa, she provides in-person and online therapy.
Nisa specialises in relational attachment issues, trauma, complex family dynamics, and anxiety, operating from a relationally psychodynamic perspective. Nisa provides a safe, non-judgmental space to help clients explore underlying patterns, build emotional tolerance, and gain the self-awareness needed to navigate life's challenges with greater agency.
Bev Patrick-Evans Integrative Psychotherapist and EMDr practitioner (available online and in person in Leamington Spa Wednesday and Thursday).
Bev, an Integrative Psychotherapist and EMDR Practitioner with over 20 years of experience providing collaborative, compassionate therapy to adults, children, and young people. Bev provides a calm, thoughtful space to help you make sense of overwhelming experiences like anxiety, trauma, and relationship difficulties. Bev's integrative approach is deeply underpinned by Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP) and PACE parenting principles, which focus on repairing, strengthening, and building safety, trust, and connection within family relationships.
As a mum of two neurodiverse boys, Bev knows firsthand how challenging it can be to navigate a neurotypical world and secure the right trauma support for children. This personal insight, combined with her extensive work with trauma survivors, fuels her passion for helping clients overcome obstacles and live their best lives.
Rachel Gismondi-Mitchell Psychotherapist and integrative counsellor (available throughout the week in Henley-In-Arden)
Rachel is a compassionate and dedicated counsellor, an accredited CBT therapist and a member of BACP. She specialises in supporting clients aged 16 and above, helping with issues such as anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship challenges. Rachel has a keen interest in working with individuals to build resilience, improve self-esteem, and develop coping strategies. She also has a special interest in the relationship between hormones and women`s health, and how these factors influence mood, emotional regulation, and overall mental wellbeing. With a warm and empathetic approach, she creates a safe and supportive space where clients can explore their feelings, gain insight, and foster personal growth.
We also have a team of clinical psychologists who can provide immediate ADHD screenings and/or ADHD assessments and diagnosis. Please do get in touch if this is something you would like to learn more about. More details can be found here https://www.serendipitypsychology.co.uk/neurodiversity-adhd-autism-assessments-support/
For further information:
For more information about starting therapy with me, or with someone from my team at Serendipity Psychology, please contact support@serednipitypsychology.co.uk or call on 01536 684400 and we can arrange a time that is convenient to have a free 15 minute telephone consultation. If you would like to look at testimonials of people I have helped they can be found here https://www.berger.me.uk/testimonials
Training, qualifications & experience
Qualifications
· Doctorate in Clinical Psychology – University of Birmingham
· MRes in Clinical Psychology – University of Birmingham
· BSc in Clinical Psychology (first class)
· EMDR Europe Accredited Practitioner (level one, two and three)- EMDR Academy
. Attachment Focused EMDR- EMDR Focus
. EMBERS menopause training - CBT Menopause Clinic
· Certificate in Counselling Skill – Warwick University
· Certificate in Mindfulness – Warwick University
· Certificate in Solution Focused Therapy (BPS approved)
· Certificate in Positive Therapy (BPS approved)
· Certificate in Motivational Interviewing (BPS approved)
· Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy for teaching
· Supervisor Training and Recognition (STAR) - University of Coventry and Warwick
Experience
Throughout my career to date working both in my private practice and in the NHS, I have gained ten years of experience, working in a range of settings and with a range of mental health difficulties. My therapeutic approach is integrative, drawing upon my training and including what is shown to work best to facilitate positive outcomes of mental health difficulties (NICE guidelines). Psychological models that I find most helpful are Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) and EMBERS model for menopause.
Areas of expertise include:
· Anxiety (generalised anxiety, panic, phobias)
· Depression
· Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
· Perimenopause and Menopause (inc sleep, anxiety, low mood, )
· Trauma
· Anger and emotional regulation
· Self-esteem
· Transitions of difficult life events
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
The HCPC are an independent, UK-wide health regulator. They set standards of professional training, performance and conduct for 16 professions.
They keep a register of health professionals who meet their standards, and they take action if registered health professionals fall below those standards. They were created by a piece of legislation called the Health Professions Order 2001.
Registration means that a health professional meets national standards for their professional training, performance and conduct.
Areas of counselling I deal with
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Fees
£70.00 - £140.00
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
The Initial assessment session will be a 55 minute appointment. This session will focus on gaining an in-depth understanding of the difficulties being experienced and will include recommendations of treatment moving forward.
I have undertaken ten years of academic and clinical training in psychology and clinical psychology. I am a qualified Chartered Clinical Psychologist who has worked in both NHS and private settings.
Therefore my fees may be somewhat higher than some other practitioners in order to reflect my training and broad experience in working with clients experiencing psychological distress, as well as the expertise I can apply in a diverse range of psychological therapies. In addition to this, typically clients will have fewer sessions than when having sessions with some other professionals are my approach is directive and provides strategies to implement out of session, whilst giving you space to talk through the difficulties you are experiencing.
Following this, 55 minute weekly sessions are recommended.
· Session fees are £140
Please read some of my testimonials to see how I have supported other people in their recovery at https://www.berger.me.uk/testimonials.
If you would like a member of my team to support you.
Session fees range from £70-£140 depending on which clinician we collaboratively decide would work best in meeting your goals of therapy.
Please read information about clinicians in my team to see if these could be a good fit in supporting you reach your goals at https://www.serendipitypsychology.co.uk/practices/warwickshire-west-midlands-and-worcestershire/
· ADHD screening £300
· ADHD assessments £1995
What to do next:
I would love to hear from you and discuss what is currently causing you distress to see how I can support you. You can contact my team on 01536 684400 or email support@serendipitypsychology.co.uk to arrange an initial 15 minute consultation free of charge. This can be conducted over the telephone or via Zoom. We can then arrange an initial assessment should you feel that you would like to progress. Weekly sessions have been found to be most effective for recovery, but frequency can be discussed I am a recognised specialist to provide treatment for AXA-PPP, Cigna, WPA and AVIVA insurance plans and am willing to consider other insurance providers.
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