Sarah Hislam

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location_on Coleford GL16 & Birmingham B30
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About me

I offer short and long term counselling to adults - providing a non-judgemental and empathetic space to be truly heard. My specialisms are times of life transitions, particularly bereavement and new parenthood. 

I trained integratively but primarily work from a person-centred space. This means that I believe you are the expert in knowing what you need. However, I understand from personal experience that this internal voice can sometimes feel lost or silenced and having another person there to validate, listen and support your process can make a real difference. 

I work relationally and aim to create a space where you feel safe and heard, meeting you as a fellow human above all else. My training and experience allows me to work with you in a way that moves beyond how you might chat to a friend or family member for support, however.

Training, qualifications & experience

In addition to Private Practice I have worked for a number of years as a counsellor at a cancer support charity, offering support to those experiencing bereavement, anticipatory grief, processing diagnosis and experiencing treatment. 

My employment background is within perinatal mental health charities - supporting parents experiencing emotional challenges before and after having a baby. 

I am particularly interested in supporting people through life transitions such as the above. 

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

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NCPS
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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.

Accredited register membership

National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society
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National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society

Areas of counselling I deal with

Other areas of counselling I deal with

Dermatillomania

Therapies offered

Fees

£40.00 per session
Free initial telephone session

Concessions offered for

  • check_circle Trainee counsellors
  • check_circle Unemployed

Additional information

50 minute counselling session (phone or online)

£40 per session

£25 for counselling students

50 minute counselling session (face-to-face)

Please note that face-to-face sessions would be in the Forest of Dean and I currently have limited availability. 

£48 per session

£35 for counselling students

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. 

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.

Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16

Birmingham, West Midlands, B30

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone

Types of client

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)

Key details

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