Sarah Heatherson
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About me
Hi, I’m Sarah, an experienced integrative therapist working with adult individuals, couples and young people aged 11 and over.
I bring warmth, honesty and genuine empathy into my therapeutic work, creating a safe, compassionate space where clients feel listened to, understood and accepted. I believe that feeling truly heard is the foundation for meaningful change.
I have extensive experience working within agencies, schools and private practice, supporting people with a wide range of difficulties including trauma, bereavement, abuse, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, self-harm, eating disorders and the impact of dementia.
Like many people, I have experienced difficult periods in my own life and found therapy to be an invaluable source of support and personal growth. Because of this, I understand how daunting it can feel to take that first step and speak to someone new. Reaching out takes courage, and I strive to make that first conversation feel as comfortable as possible.
I offer a free 30-minute introductory telephone or online appointment, giving us the opportunity to get to know one another and decide whether we are the right fit to work together.
I recognise that talking doesn’t come easily for everyone, so I tailor my approach to each person’s individual needs. Alongside talking therapy, I can incorporate creative approaches such as expressive arts, sand tray work and Minecraft where appropriate. These methods can help people explore thoughts, emotions and experiences that may be difficult to express with words alone.
Alongside my wider therapeutic work, I have particular interests in neurodivergence, women’s mental health and infertility.
Receiving my own ADHD diagnosis in adulthood has given me a deeper understanding of the unique challenges that can accompany a late diagnosis, particularly for women who may have spent years masking their difficulties or feeling misunderstood. My lived experience, alongside my professional knowledge, helps me support neurodivergent clients with compassion, understanding and practical strategies, while always seeing the person beyond the diagnosis.
I also have a particular interest in women’s mental health, including the emotional impact of hormonal changes, perimenopause and menopause. I recognise how these experiences can influence anxiety, mood, identity, relationships and overall wellbeing, and I offer a compassionate, non-judgemental space in which to explore these challenges.
Another area close to my heart is supporting individuals and couples experiencing infertility. Having experienced infertility firsthand, I understand the grief, uncertainty and emotional strain it can place on both individuals and relationships. Whether you are navigating infertility, pregnancy loss or the impact these experiences have on your relationship, I offer a warm, grounded space where you can feel heard, understood and supported.
I also offer sessions for two members of the same family where appropriate, helping to improve communication, strengthen relationships and foster greater understanding between them.
Whatever has brought you to therapy, my aim is to provide a genuine, collaborative and supportive relationship where you feel safe to explore your experiences, better understand yourself and move towards the life you want to live.
I am a member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the British Infertility Counselling Association (BICA)
Training, qualifications & experience
- 2025 - Advanced Post Diploma Certificate Person Centred Couples Course
- 2023 - 2024 - The Bedfordshire Centre for Therapeutic Studies Level 5 Post Diploma in counselling Children and Young People
- 2021 - 2023: The Bedfordshire Centre for Therapeutic Studies
Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling - 2020- 2021: Hills Road Sixth Form College, Cambridge - AIM Level 3 Counselling
- 2019 - 2020 Hills Road Sixth Form College, Cambridge - B-Tech Level 2 Counselling Skills
CPD
- 2025 - Therapeutic Approaches for Neurodiverse Clients
- 2025 - Level 2 Understanding Autism
- 2025 - Advanced Post Diploma Certificate Person Centred Couples Course
- 2024 - Curious about couples counselling workshop
- 2024 - Carolyn Springs - Child Sexual Abuse Hope for Healing Training
- 2024 - Using Minecraft as a Therapeutic Tool
- 2024 - CPCAB Foundation Infertility training
- 2024 - City & Guilds Gambling and Gaming awareness education
- 2023 - The Centre for Child Mental Health - Working with children and young people who self-harm with reference to eating disorders
- 2022 - Poetry Therapy workshop
- 2022 - The Centre for Child Mental Health - Helping children and teenagers talk about their lives using the arts and the danger of unstoried emotions’
- 2022 - The Centre for Child Mental Health - Sandplay Therapy: Key Tools, Techniques & Interventions
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
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Fees
£45.00 per session
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Additional information
Concessions available for low income, unemployed and trainee counsellors, please email if you have any questions.
Couples £65, However, I offer the first full 50 minute couples session at a reduced rate of £45 to provide a taste of what working with me feels like.
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