About me
I am an Accredited Psychotherapist and Clinical Supervisor with over 15 years’ experience working across statutory services, the third sector, and private practice. I work with adults, children, young people, couples, and families, offering support through many of the challenges life can bring.
My work is grounded in client-centred, trauma-informed, and neurodiversity-affirming approaches. I draw on Systemic Family Practice, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Person-Centred Therapy, and integrative models, tailoring my approach to meet your needs.
Therapy, to me, is a collaborative journey. My aim is to offer warmth, care, and genuine curiosity as we navigate challenges, understand your experiences, and explore paths toward positive change. We move forward at a pace that suits you, always honouring your story and individual needs, whilst putting safety, trust, and empathy at the core of our work together.
I have experience supporting people who have lived through trauma. I understand trauma can affect not only how you feel, but how safe the world feels, how you relate to others, and how you relate to yourself. My approach is grounded in creating a sense of safety and trust. I work at your pace, paying close attention to boundaries, choice, and what feels manageable for you. We focus first on stabilisation and understanding what helps you feel more supported and regulated, before gently exploring experiences at your pace.
I also have a significant amount of experience supporting neurodivergent adults and children, including those navigating anxiety, overwhelm, burnout, identity, and the impact of feeling misunderstood.
Alongside my therapeutic work, I offer clinical supervision to practitioners, providing a reflective, supportive, and ethically grounded space to explore clinical practice together.
I am also a co-host of the podcast The Happy Edit.
Sessions are available face to face, by telephone, or online via Zoom or Skype, whatever feels most comfortable for you.
I am ICO registered
Training, qualifications & experience
Qualifications
Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy
Postgraduate Diploma in Systemic Family Practice
Postgraduate Certificate in Supervision BSc (Hons) Psychology, University of Wales
Level 4 Diploma in the Theory and Practice of Counselling (ABC Awards)
Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills (ABC Awards)
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care
Continuing Professional Development
Essential Supervision Skills (BPS-approved Certificate in Supervision)
Safeguarding Level 3 (Adults and Children) Serious Suicide Training – Facilitator
Suicide TALK (Rochdale and District Mind)
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Conference
Protection of Vulnerable Adults
Impact of Domestic Violence and Abuse on Children (0–18)
Supporting Individuals with Acquired Brain Injury
Epilepsy Awareness Workshop
Person-Centred Planning (Awareness)
Solihull Parenting Programme Training Preventing radicalisation awareness
Neurodiversity, Learning Disability & Mental Health Training
Contribute to the Support of People with Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Level 2 Introduction to Supporting People with Learning Disabilities
NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Mental Health Awareness
NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding the Care and Management of Diabetes
Online Practice & Professional Standards
How to Do Counselling Online: A Coronavirus Primer
Moving Your Practice Online
Data Security Awareness – Level 1
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
I also offer group counselling sessions and a variety of workshops that can be adapted to meet the clients needs.
For more details please contact me via email or telephone.
Therapies offered
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Fees
£50.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I offer an Initial 15-30 minute telephone consultation.
One to one £50 per session
Couples and Relationship Counselling £65
Telephone and video sessions from £25 for 30 minutes and £50 for 50 minutes.
Group sessions (please enquire)
Concessions/Reduced rates available for students and low income.
During our first session together, we will collaboratively:
- explore working together and complete the contract
- you will have the opportunity to ask questions
- Explore what has brought you to therapy
When I work
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Further information
I offer counselling, systemic family practice, and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) to individuals, couples, and families experiencing a wide range of emotional and psychological difficulties.
Including:
Anxiety
Depression
Stress
Low self-esteem
Lack of motivation
Panic attacks
Phobias
Trauma
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Bereavement and loss
Anger management
Addiction
Eating disorders
Domestic abuse
Sexual abuse
I also provide couples, relationship and family counselling, offering a safe and supportive space to explore difficulties, improve communication, and strengthen relationships.
This may be helpful for:
Ongoing conflict or communication difficulties
Relationship breakdown or separation
Trust issues, including infidelity
Family conflict or tension
Parenting challenges
Life transitions
Emotional distance or loss of connection
I work using a collaborative and systemic approach, supporting individuals, couples, and families to better understand patterns of interaction, develop healthier ways of relating, and create meaningful change.
This list is not exhaustive. If you are experiencing difficulties that are not listed above, please feel free to get in touch to discuss how I may be able to help.
What to Expect
Your first session is an opportunity for us to meet, discuss what has brought you to counselling, and consider what you would like to gain from therapy. We will talk about your current difficulties, relevant background, and any questions or concerns you may have.
I aim to provide a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental space where you can speak openly at your own pace. Sessions are collaborative, and we will work together to agree goals that feel meaningful and manageable for you.
Depending on your needs, I may draw on person centred, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), systemic or integrative approaches, helping you to better understand thoughts, emotions, behaviours, relationship patterns, and to identify steps towards positive change..
For couples and family sessions, the focus is on improving communication, understanding different perspectives, and supporting healthier ways of relating.
Counselling can be short-term or longer-term, depending on your circumstances. We will review progress regularly to ensure the work continues to meet your needs.
If you have any questions or would like to arrange an initial appointment, please feel free to get in touch.
Telephone: 07921 190329
Email: sarah.flan@hotmail.co.uk
