Sarah Couzens

Why counselling?

For each of us there are times when life is overwhelmingly hard, when we can feel very alone and just getting up to face another day seems too much. These times can come with anxiety and fear, sadness and loss, anger and stress or simply a deep sense of emptiness. Finding a way through or coming to some peace about them can seem a hopeless challenge.

At these times dealing with the internal struggle alone or sharing it with people you know doesn’t always work and those troubling emotions can persist. It is not a failure on your part to seek professional support.

How I work

As your counsellor, I can provide you with a safe, supportive and confidential space in which to explore your thoughts and feelings, make some sense of them and find a way to feel more whole again. I work compassionately, collaboratively and without judgement so you can bring anything to counselling; all is welcome, you are welcome.

Often it has taken a long journey to get to where you are now in life, it is necessary to unravel slowly with someone you feel you can build a trusting relationship with. I will encourage you to take time and be patient and compassionate with yourself - for some this is a challenge in itself. However, counselling works, changes will happen and you can begin to feel better.

What to expect from your first session

Picking up the phone or writing an opening email can feel very daunting especially if this is your first experience of counselling. Working with someone you feel relaxed and comfortable with is important if counselling is to be helpful. Therefore I offer an initial "getting to know you" appointment free of charge which will enable you to decide if I'm the person you would like to work with or not.

In our first session together, you will be invited to discuss what it is you want from counselling, your hopes and expectations and any concerns you may have. I will answer any questions and explain a bit more about how I work. 

If you decide you would like me to be your counsellor our sessions would be an hour in length, and it’s recommended that they take place weekly so you can get support on a regular basis. 

I offer face-to-face or online short-term and open-ended counselling. In person counselling is offered from a comfortable counselling room in my home (see below). More can be found about my approach to counselling on my website. 

You don't have to work it all out alone, contact me today for a quick chat or a free initial session and we can talk about how I can help you. 

£45 per session.

Concessions for those on low income, unemployed or students.