About me
My name is Sarah, and I offer short-term and open-ended Existential psychotherapy, either in-person in Brighton (UK) or online.
I am a registered member of the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP reg.), an accredited clinical member of the Universities Psychotherapy and Counselling Association (MUPCA accred.), and a member of the Society for Existential Analysis (MSEA).
My approach to therapy is warm, collaborative and respectful. I aim to create a space where clients feel safe to express and explore all aspects of themselves and their experience. This includes thoughts, feelings, beliefs, behaviours and experiences that may feel difficult to share or hard to accept.
By providing a chance to pause and reflect, therapy offers a relational context in which the uniqueness of each individual’s lived experience can be explored. Life’s many possibilities can be considered, and individual choices clarified, deepening self-awareness and understanding. Eventually, a more grounded and meaningful way of living can emerge.
In my practice, each client decides on the focus and pace of the work. My role is to be alongside you supportive, attentive, and engaged as you make sense of what matters most to you.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a fully accredited clinical member of the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP reg.), the Universities Psychotherapy and Counselling Association (MUPCA accred.), and a member of the Society for Existential Analysis (MSEA). At present, I am also in the final stages of a Doctorate (DProf) in Existential Psychotherapy at the New School of Psychotherapy and Counselling.
Prior to working as a psychotherapist, I spent numerous years working across the charity, NGO and mental health sectors, in countries spanning Europe, South America and Africa. I have experience working with people in a large variety of settings and situations; from ex-child soldiers to corporate executives. Alongside this, I am a trained Swedish Massage therapist, Death Doula and BFA qualified Focusing teacher and practitioner.
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 UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) is a leading professional body for the education, training and regulation of psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors. Its register is accredited by the government's Professional Standards Authority.
As part of its commitment to protect the public, it works to improve access to psychotherapy, to support and disseminate research, to improve standards and to respond effectively to complaints against its members.
UKCP standards cover the range of different psychotherapies. Registration is obtained by training or accrediting with one of its member organisations, or by holding a European Certificate in Psychotherapy. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Universities Psychotherapy & Counselling Association
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
Therapies offered
Fees
£75.00 per session
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
I offer a free 15 minute call to introduce myself, address any concerns that you may have and for you to ask any questions.
