Sarah Boucher
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About me
Stress, burnout and anxiety - your workplace or place of study can be a pressure-cooker for all sorts of issues and can amplify issues that you are experiencing in your personal life also.
A qualified counsellor and registered member of the BACP, I offer a safe and supportive space where you can explore your issues and find a way forward that’s right for you.
With experience of working in a variety of sectors, I understand the unique pushes and pulls that different environments bring and the insights I offer are both empathetic and practical.
Whether you’re struggling with academic pressures, difficult work dynamics or a career change, I tailor my approach to your individual needs and will always respect the pace at which you wish to work.
Calm and compassionate, I will work with you to help you gain clarity, develop resilience, and build your confidence. I believe that small shifts in perspective can create significant change and help you regain control over your wellbeing and future direction.
I work in-person or online and am available for both short-term and long-term support, with flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
If you would like to know more about the way I work and to help you decide if we are a good fit, I offer a free, no-obligation 20-minute introductory call.
So, if you're feeling stuck or overwhelmed, you don’t have to face it alone. Together, we can help you develop a healthier, more balanced life—whether that means thriving in your studies, improving workplace relationships, or building confidence in your chosen career path.
*Please note that exceptionally, I am not available during April 2025 but do get in touch via email for a free introductory call and to schedule appointments in May *
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a qualified counsellor and registered member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (MBACP)
I am keen to build on my knowledge through regular attendance on courses (CPD) most recently deepening my understanding of trauma, workplace stress, bullying and domestic abuse.
I currently see adults in my private practice who are experiencing a range of personal and work issues and volunteer on behalf of Anglia Ruskin University as a staff counsellor, having previously worked as a student counsellor.
I have a degree in languages and with that comes an interest in different people and cultures. I have lived abroad and travelled internationally for my work, giving me good awareness of intercultural issues.
I have worked in a variety of organisations including corporates, SMEs and the public sector, mostly in education and publishing.
I have experience of commercial roles but have also worked as a teacher, tutor and in educational support.
I am a trained Mental Health First Aider.
I hold an enhanced DBS and am fully insured.
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
Free initial telephone or online session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I offer discounted rates for students and the unemployed.
If you have an concerns about funding counselling sessions, please do get in touch to discuss this with me.
When I work
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I offer online counselling on a Saturday to clients who cannot do weekdays.
Further information
It is important that you find the right counsellor for you, given that you may spend a number of hours talking with them.
For that reason, I offer a brief, no obligation chat for prospective clients so that you are able to find out if I am the right kind of counsellor for you.
Sessions will last 50 minutes.
Counselling can be open-ended. At a minimum, you would require 6 sessions.
