About me
Hello and a warm welcome, I'm Sarah.
I am an experienced and compassionate counsellor offering one-to-one counselling for adults in a calm, confidential setting—either in person, from my peaceful garden cabin in Bardwell (just 9 miles northeast of Bury St Edmunds), or remotely via Wattsapp video call or telephone.
Sometimes we all find ourselves struggling through life, facing emotions & feelings, situations & behaviours that we think we have to manage alone. At these times in our lives we just need a bit of space & peace to talk, be heard and work out exactly where we are in our lives & where we want to be.
I am a caring, empathetic counsellor with a friendly, professional approach who is committed to your personal growth and wellbeing. I can offer you a safe space to talk over the things that are troubling you, helping you to understand those parts of your life that may be causing you distress and enabling a clarity to move forward in the direction that you feel is best for you.
I know picking up the phone or emailing can be daunting and perhaps difficult and that you may have been thinking about it for some time and only now feel able to take that step. I will always answer my phone if I am able to and respond to emails as quickly as possible. Both my phones and email are confidential and messages can be left in confidence - please leave your message including your name and details of the best way to contact you.
Perhaps you are facing something specific, or perhaps it feels harder to name?
My ethos is one of true compassion which is rooted in my deep respect for every person making this decision to reach out for support. I will not be passing judgement nor will I tell you what to do -I am here to guide and support you to reach the answers and decisions you need for yourself but that may feel too painful, confusing or difficult to work out on your own right now.
These are just some examples of areas I can offer support with:
Anxiety, panic attacks, stress or persistent worry
Low self-esteem or confidence
Depression or general emotional overwhelm
ADHD-related challenges
Grief, loss, bereavement
Trauma, abuse (emotional, physical, sexual)
Relationship and family struggles
Coercive control, co-dependency
Identity, purpose, belonging
Work-related concerns: employment, redundancy or retirement
Social anxiety, isolation or feeling disconnected
Compulsive thoughts and behaviours
I will work with you to help you make sense of those difficult feelings, explore those changes which you feel would benefit you, helping you to fulfil your potential.
Free Initial Consultation session - Deciding to explore the possibility of counselling can bring up many questions and feelings and so I offer a free initial consultation to help ease that process. It’s simply a chance for us to meet, talk through what’s brought you here, and gently explore whether counselling may be helpful for you. I will also explain how I work and explain in more detail what I can offer you and how we could work together.
There’s no pressure to continue beyond this session. Should you feel comfortable moving forward, the consultation also reserves your regular appointment day and time.
No referral is needed to contact me.
You may be feeling very alone with your thoughts and feelings and unsure of how to move through them - having someone by your side in these times can bring about change quicker than struggling alone.
My predominant approach is Psychodynamic although I draw on all counselling approaches to inform and enrich my work. Short term and longer term individual counselling for adults available
PLEASE NOTE: If my profile is showing me as unavailable, please do feel able to contact me regarding waiting list availability.
Training, qualifications & experience
Working in Private Practice since 2015
Diploma in Psychodynamic Counselling
Diploma in Counselling Skills
Honorary Psychotherapist at NEPFT 2012-2013
Individual Counsellor at Counselling Agencies in Lowestoft & Ipswich 2011-2013
Member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy approved by the Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care. Registration Number 085421
I am fully committed to continuing professional development and attend workshops, lectures seminars and study days.
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
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Please know that the areas identified above as areas that I work with are not exclusive - I understand that you may feel a variety of areas together are affecting your wellbeing and my approach is to work with you as a person.
Therapies offered
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Fees
£45.00 per session
Free initial in-person, telephone or online session
Additional information
Online and telephone Counselling - There is no fee for your initial 30- 50 minute consultation. My fees are £45 per 50 minute session pre-paid before each session thank you
Face to Face Counselling from the cabin - There is no fee for your initial 30- 50 minute consultation. My fees are £45 per 50 minute session payable at the end of each session thank you
An initial consultation appointment is also your available counselling appointment day and time should you wish to enter into a counselling contract with me thereafter.
Should this not be convenient please do know I have a waiting list to which you can request to join to await a convenient initial consultation appointment pending availability.
When I work
Please call 07875857251 or 01359 251395 (9am-9pm) - confidential answerphone on both numbers - or email sarah.coe@live.co.uk. A waiting list is also available.
Further information
The cabin is accessed by walking down two steps and across a shingle and stepping stone path with a step up onto a decked area and the cabin itself. Flat shoes are advised.
One to one individual, adult counselling available.
Psychodynamic Counsellor MBACP
If my profile is showing that I am currently unavailable please do feel able to contact me if you would like to be placed on my waiting list and notified when a counselling space becomes available.
Please know that my opening hours to respond to enquiries are 9am-9pm, 7 days a week and I will contact you as promptly as possible during these working hours.
Should you contact me outside of these times, please know that my counselling practice re-opens at 9am and messages will be picked up and responded to during my opening times as above.
Thank you.
Sarah
First and foremost, my clients wellbeing is my priority
1. Chairs and surfaces will continue to be sanitised between appointments and is also available for those wishing to clean their hands
2. Our chairs will remain socially distanced within The Cabin and I will continue to remain observant of these distancing measures when moving to and from The Cabin. Windows/ Doors can be opened during appointments should you wish
3. I am happy to wear a face covering should you so wish me to
4. Hygiene and Cleaning measures will continue to be maintained
5. I have had 3 Pfizer vaccinations
