Sarah Henry
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About me
***Now offering counselling online***
I'm a therapeutic counsellor and racial diversity trainer offering person-centred therapy for a range of life worries and challenges. I have expertise in working with race and racial identity. This includes following areas:
- Race-related anxiety and depression.
- Racism, discrimination and oppression.
- Living cross-culturally and cultural transplantation.
- Interracial family issues (including relationships and dating).
- Mental health challenges for Black and Asian communities.
- Generational trauma, heritage and family issues.
- Racial and cultural practices and influences.
- Cultural shame and cultural isolation.
You might be feeling powerless, exhausted or deflated as you try to manage the various difficult life stresses you face. Over time this can lead to low self-confidence, low self-esteem and loneliness with a feeling of no one or nowhere to turn to. The origin of these problems may or may not be clear but you’ve identified you want support to help work these out.
As a therapist I’ll provide a reliable, accepting and consistent relationship for you. In this trusting relationship you can explore and unpack the many different experiences that cause pain or confusion in your life.
Through working with me, I’ll provide my professional expertise, empathy and no judgement to help you understand the ways in which your history and experiences have shaped your life and identity. This will enable you to develop your self-awareness, find contentment and develop healthier relationships with yourself and others.
I am also a published author, contributing a chapter to the 2023 book ‘People Not Pathology: Freeing Therapy From The Medical Model’. This is focused on the impact that racism has on mental health and how important racial and cultural understanding in therapy.
I understand that counselling is a significant step, so I offer a free, no-obligation consultation via phone for you to decide if I am the right person for you. This is an opportunity to ask me questions and to see if we are a good fit for you to begin working towards your own personal goals. I also offer open-ended therapy, letting you choose how long you'd like to work together for.
You can easily schedule a call back using this calendar here, or you can contact me via email here.
If you would like to find out more about me and my work, you can see this on my website.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Sarah
Training, qualifications & experience
- BSc Psychology (5 years)
- Level 2 Counselling Skills (1 year)
- Level 3 Counselling Studies (1 year)
- Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (2 years)
- Signature Level 1 in British Sign Language (1 year)
- Signature Level 2 in British Sign Language (1 year)
- Level 3 Award in Education and Training (1 year)
I have been a 2-time guest of Dr. James Davies at the University of Roehampton, lecturing to doctoral students of Counselling Psychology on Social Justice in Counselling.
As an trainer I have experience of delivering the following CPCAB counselling qualifications:
• Level 2 Counselling Skills
• Level 3 Counselling Studies
• Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
Experience as a counselling therapist
- I have worked as a therapeutic counsellor with a diverse range of clients and areas of focus. Those areas of diversity include age, gender, sexuality and race.
- I am a member of National Counselling Society and follow their Code of Ethics.
- I am an author, contributing a chapter to the 2023 book ‘People Not Pathology: Freeing Therapy From The Medical Model’. This is focused on the impact that racism has on mental health and how important racial and cultural understanding in therapy.
- I train and present nationally on the topic of race, racial identity and anti-racism.
- I have been a counselling tutor since 2019, training others to become qualified practitioners.
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In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
- Abortion
- Abuse – Emotional, Physical, Sexual
- Addiction (e.g. Alcohol, Computer games, Drugs, Food, Gambling, Sex, Smoking)
- Bullying
- Cancer
- Cultural issues
- Disability
- Divorce and Separation
- Eating disorders
- Complexities involved in body image and challenging relationships with food
- Emotional issues
- Family
- Financial difficulties
- Generally unhappy with your life
- Illness and dying
- Job interviews
- Neurodiversity
- Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
- Panic attacks
- Phobias
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder / PTSD
- Pregnancy related issues
- Public speaking: stage fright
- Relationships
- Self-defeating behaviours
- Self-esteem
- Self-harm
- Sexuality Identity
- Shyness / Social Phobia
- Stop smoking
- Stress
- Trauma
- Violence / Victim support.
Therapies offered
Fees
£55.00 per session
Free initial telephone session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Initial session consultation is £25 for the session.
Counselling is £55 per 60-minute session.
Please contact me for concession related information as these slots are limited.
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