About me
Feeling lost or stuck and don’t know where to turn? Struggling to come to terms with a loss or something that’s happened or upset you? Feeling low, unhappy or full of fear and anxiety? Struggling to deal with challenging thoughts and difficult emotions? Want to make sense of your feelings and what you are experiencing in your life?
Talking to a counsellor in confidence can help work through bottled up feelings and emotions that are affecting your overall wellbeing. Sessions offer the time and space for you to explore and understand more about your emotions, feelings and experience.
You know yourself better than anyone, so I’m not here to advise or tell you what to do. Neither am I here to pass judgement. Instead, I seek to create a confidential, nurturing space where you feel at ease and able to reflect on your life, talk things through, make some sense and find a way forward. You do most of the talking and exploring, whilst I listen and show you the power of being truly heard, offering you the support you need along the way.
What Past Client Have Said...
- “Having never had therapy before, I didn’t know what to expect. Sarah was so lovely, down to earth and made me feel like I could be completely open, honest and share all my thoughts and feelings, with no judgements."
- "Being able to talk things through with you was an immense help to me. Beyond being a great listener, you have a really warm and friendly disposition that made me feel so safe and at ease. Thank you so much."
- "Sarah helped me with my grief, having lost a parent at a young age. She also helped me handle life's stresses such as friendship drama, relationship trouble and family problems. Sarah also taught me techniques on how to handle various situations and help control my emotions. I now feel really positive and ready for anything."
- "You've been a godsend and you've definitely helped me out of a bad spot. I feel like me again."
- "My counselling sessions were really helpful. I got to talk about my feelings and then explore some techniques to lessen my anxiety."
- "Four years on, things are really good, I’m in a long-term relationship, and we have a young daughter and our own house. I would just like to say a massive thank you for listening. It really did help so much."
- "You made such a huge positive difference to my mental health and I sincerely thank you for that. Keep brightening people's days."
Taking the First Step...
The emotions and feelings you're experiencing are private and the idea of sharing these may feel daunting, so it’s important for you to take your time in choosing the right counsellor to support you. This is why I offer a free 30-minute consultation where you can meet me, ask any questions,, explore your needs, and check that you feel at ease talking to me.
If you then choose to book sessions you can then come to regular sessions and talk to me freely and in confidence without feeling guilt or worrying about upsetting anyone.
How I Can Help?
You may be struggling with anxiety, grief, relationship difficulties, or life transitions. Perhaps you’re feeling stuck and unsure how to move forward. Whatever you’re facing, counselling offers you the opportunity to unburden yourself, gain clarity, and make sense of your feelings. I can help you work through challenges such as:
- Stress, anxiety, and panic attacks
- Relationship challenges (family, partners, friends, colleagues)
- Grief, loss, and bereavement
- Low mood, depression, and sadness
- Work-related stress and career pressures
- Self-esteem and confidence issues
- Life transitions and changes
- Personal growth and self-awareness..
Training, qualifications & experience
My Training & Qualifications
I hold a Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and am a Registered Member (376106) of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I also have a General Certificate in Online Therapy and have a Level 5 Coaching and Mentoring qualification.
As a registered member of BACP, I am committed to ongoing professional development. Other training has covered Gestalt theory and practice, CBT practice, Transactional Analysis (TA101), mindfulness, transformational coaching, cultural competency, working creatively and working therapeutically with anxiety and panic attacks. gambling and addiction, neurodiversity, risk, suicide and self-harm. I am also a Reiki Master which benefits healing and my own self-care.
My Professional Experience
I have the privilege of working with hundreds of people in different settings.
- Since setting up my private counselling business in 2018 I’ve supported adults and young people facing a wide range of challenges in life.
- Working as a part-time counsellor at a local Sixth Form College, where I’ve worked with 16-18 year-olds since 2017 and taken on the role of Mental Health Lead for the past two years.
- Providing counselling as part of a local Employee Assistance Programme.
- Working as an Associate Counsellor for a national charity, supporting individuals affected by problem gambling.
- Offering counselling services within a GP practice and providing support to referred patients.
- Supporting individuals affected by cancer (patients, family members, carers, and the bereaved) at a cancer support charity.
My Personal Experience
Having spent years working in business and education, running my own business, and juggling the complexities of life, I know how overwhelming it can feel when challenges pile up. I've faced the terminal illnesses and loss of loved ones, experienced relationship breakdowns, workplace stress and dealt with the everyday pressures that come with raising children and balancing family life with professional life. Its these personal experiences that have shaped who I am today, and that fuel my deep empathy and motivation to help others.
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
Transition and change.
Personal development and life-coaching.
Negative thinking and unwanted thoughts.
Academic stress and motivation.
Therapies offered
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Fees
£55.00 per session
Free initial telephone or online session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I offer an initial 20-30 minutes appointment (online or phone) free of charge.
Sessions are 50 minutes long.
Reduced rate of £45 for students and counsellors in training.
When I work
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Further information
I work face-to-face with clients in my garden counselling room - which is in Huddersfield, close to the M62 and easily accessible from surrounding areas like Brighouse, Halifax, Leeds, and Manchester.
I also offer online and telephone counselling sessions, which means I also work with people across the UK.
