Sarah-Jane Johnson MBACP (Reg), Adv. Dip. Int. Couns (BACP Accredited)

Training, qualifications & experience

I qualified at Guildford College in the Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling (BACP Accredited) in 2007.   I worked as a school counsellor with secondary school pupils aged 11-16 for 10 years from 2005 - 2015. Issues covered would include bereavement, bullying, low self-esteem, self-harm, rape, PTSD, peer and family relationship issues and many positive outcomes were achieved.

I have also worked in private practice since 2012 with adult clients, couples and young people on a variety of issues to include low self-esteem, sex addiction, anxiety, depression, abuse - sexual (to include rape) and emotional abuse, PTSD and relationship issues.  I tailor the approach I use to fit individual clients' needs.

In October 2014, I was chosen by Psychologies Magazine to be sponsored as an Empowerment Champion and I introduce Packtypes self-awareness cards to interested clients to enable them to equip, strengthen and empower themselves. 

Since May 2015 I have been working as a volunteer counsellor at RASASC (Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre) in Guildford.  At RASASC we offer support to those who have been raped and/or sexually abused and also give presentations to colleges, universities and other organisations to generate awareness of these issues. 

In April 2016, I became affiliated to The Eaves Counselling and Psychological Services based in Godalming, Guildford and Farnham and am building my practice there in a professional, supportive and collaborative environment.   From September 2016, I have been working with the Eaves to provide counselling to NHS patients through the IAPT service.

For 2 years, I ran a drop in counselling service at Guildford Action for Families giving support to young people and families in need.  In addition to this and as a slight diversity to my counselling role, I worked with young people for 18 months as a youth leader which was hugely rewarding.

I undertake CPD and supervision on a regular basis and am a registered member of BACP (MBACP Reg) and am bound by and work within the BACP Ethical Framework at all times.  I regularly read and update myself on procedures and techniques. I am currently working towards accreditation with the BACP. Recent CPD workshops I have attended are:

Advanced Integrative Therapy with Dr Asha Clinton
Emotional Freedom Techniques & Working with Trauma with Janice Scott MSc
Working with Addiction and Internet Porn Addiction with Stephan Dais
Working with Trauma and its complexities with Ruthie Smith
When Sexual Abuse never ends with Dr Adah Sachs PhD
An Introduction to Working with Psychosexual Issues with Cabby Laffy
Working with Erotic Transference with Cabby Laffy
Solution Focussed Brief Interventions with Martyn Lloyd and John Wheeler
Safeguarding with Paul Noke (2016)
Working with Substance Misuse with Sandra Waters

Into the Light Sexual Abuse Recovery "Supporting Others and Growing Ourselves" with Sadie Cissell

Working with Ritual Abuse with Celia Harrisson

Mindfulness Seminar with Laurence Milburn

Personality Adaptations with Steve Richards

Working with the body with DID clients with Celia Harrisson

Working with Creative Materials with Wendy Coope and Maria White

Strokes and Games in Transactional Analysis with Carmen Russo and Andy Spencer

Mindfulness for Anxiety and Depression with Victoria Karp

Stress with Carmen von Haenisch

Safeguarding with Paul Noke (2018)

Working with Client Dysregulation by Dr Susan Stevens

Working with Domestic Abuse by Ruth Godfrey

Working with Dissociative Identity Disorder with Kate Forbes-Pitt

Working with Trauma in the Here and Now with Carmen Russo and Andy Spencer

All that I learn and gain from CPD I use to enhance and inform my client work.  I also offer support and empowerment to survivors of online dating scams following research into the psychological cause, effect and impact.

Other areas of counselling I deal with

Individually tailored therapy based in Haslemere, Godalming or Farnham with one to one sessions in a private setting, home visits (generally within a 20 mile radius of Haslemere) or telephone counselling.  My sessions last 50 minutes unless more time is specifically requested.

Concessions available dependent on individual circumstances. Please don't be afraid to ask.

Further information

My specialisms include:-

Abuse
Anxiety/Panic
Self-Harm
Low self-esteem
Self-awareness/development
Bereavement/loss
Bullying
Depression
Family issues
Jungian analysis/dreamwork
Rape/sexual abuse
Work/employment related issues
Relationship Issues/marriage guidance/couples counselling
Empowerment (introducing self-awareness cards and other techniques)
Self-awareness/growth
Supporting survivors of online dating scams