About me
Hi, I'm Sarah. I offer short and long-term counselling for adults. The therapeutic relationship is at the heart of my work. My approach reflects my personality - calm, compassionate, and genuine - with space for humour alongside gentle challenge.
You might already have a clear sense of what you need, or you may not know yet. Both are completely okay. Sessions with me provide a non-judgemental, empathetic space where you are supported to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences, and to discover your own way forward.
My professional and personal lived experience includes encompasses a range of issues, with particular focus on:
Anxiety; Low mood and depression; Anger; Low self-esteem
Grief and loss; Chronic illness
Relationship and family difficulties; Parenting (including new parenthood); Pregnancy and conception
Neurodivergence; Supporting family members with ADHD or autism; School avoidance
I trained as an integrative counsellor and primarily work from a person-centred perspective. This means I believe you are the expert on your own life and what you need. However, I understand that this internal voice can sometimes feel lost or silenced. Having someone alongside you to listen, validate, and support your process can make a real difference.
A little more about me…
I’ve lived in big cities but more recently felt drawn towards a quieter, more rural way of life. Outside of work, I enjoy pottering in the garden, growing vegetables to cook at home, and walking or (intermittently!) running in nature. I am a parent of two and have lived experience of supporting neurodivergent family members.
Training, qualifications & experience
In addition to Private Practice I have been a counsellor at a cancer support charity and a hospice, offering support to those experiencing bereavement, anticipatory grief, processing diagnosis and experiencing illness.
I have lengthy experience working within perinatal mental health charities - supporting parents facing emotional challenges before and after having a baby.
Counselling qualifications
- Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
- Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills
- Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills
Professional Body Membership
- NCPS Accredited Member
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society This Not For Profit association of counsellors and psychotherapists aim to support the counselling profession, members and training organisations. In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
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
Dermatillomania
Therapies offered
Fees
£50.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
50 minute counselling session (face-to-face, phone, online)
£50 per session
Face-to-face sessions would take place in Coleford, Gloucestershire
I believe that counselling should be available to everyone and would not want affordability to be a barrier, if you would like to discuss this further please contact me.
When I work
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Further information
I offer a free 15 minute phone call for you to see if we are a good fit before booking an initial session. This is your chance to ask me any questions and generally just get a sense of who I am. Alternatively book a first full session with no obligation to continue.
I use Google Meet for online sessions, am experienced with phone counselling, and offer in-person sessions at a comfortable counselling space with parking, just outside Coleford.
Clients have described me as:
"a calming presence and easy to open up to"
"a sense of humour and authentic - you seem like a real person!"
"someone who is non-judgemental but also prepared to gently challenge"
