Sarah Kirrane

Welcome and thank you for stopping to read my profile. I've been here myself and know how difficult it is to choose the right therapist so I'll try to be as clear as I can about what I can offer you. 

First of all, what brings you here today?

Maybe life is feeling like a struggle at the moment. Perhaps things feel harder than they used to or you might feel that work, relationships or parenting aren't what you had imagined they would be.

You might be worried about your mental health, lacking motivation & meaning in life right now.

Are you feeling anxious, upset, angry, frustrated, bored or overwhelmed by daily tasks? Is there a niggling sense of worry or dread that you can't quite put your finger on?

Are you grieving something or someone? 

Or maybe things are pretty good most of the time and you're looking for ways of improving the already good relationships, self-care and coping strategies. Coming for counselling is also a really good way to maintain good mental health - we don't have to wait for a crisis!  

If you aren't sure what it is you need from counselling, don't worry as I can help you figure that out. The next step is for you to send me a message to request an initial phone call. There is no charge and it can be a really good way to see if working together will be beneficial for you before booking the first session.

How can I help you?

Bereavement

Having spent a number of years supporting people grieving for loved ones, I understand and continue to learn about the impact that grief following a bereavement can have on us. The view that we will get over a significant loss within a year is just a myth. One element of the work I have done with grieving clients has been to help them see that their grief is normal, that there is no time limit and that they are not wrong for feeling this way. Grief needs to be witnessed and it can be helpful to talk about how their death is impacting you.

Non-death Loss

I am also passionate about supporting people as they try to come to terms with other types of loss. The term 'loss' covers so many different things and we can often be grieving for something without even knowing it. I wonder if you sometimes find yourself thinking about the life you had imagined for yourself versus the life you are living? Do you ever think "I didn't think I'd be here at this age" or do you regret earlier life decisions? You might have imagined you'd have children by now, or maybe your dream career never took off. If you would like to find out more about how I can help, please contact me. 

Chronic Illness/long term health conditions

How is your health at the moment? Are you struggling with something that hasn't yet been diagnosed or are you now trying to get your head around a new and unwanted diagnosis? 

Loss of health is something that I am particularly passionate about because like you, I know the struggle that comes with being sick. I have been there myself and it's not easy. I understand how frightening and isolating it can be when your body lets you down and the exhaustion that comes with having to go to all of your appointments, take new medication and face the side effects that can come with this. 

In today's fast-paced world, our experiences of loss are quickly pushed aside as we are forced to 'get on with it' or ''get over it'. 

Working from warm, welcoming offices in Ruislip and Fitzrovia in Central London I can offer you compassion, care and some quiet time you might need right now to reflect, away from the noise and chaos of everyday life.

Living-loss (or non-death loss) 

Pet Loss

Initial call: 15 minutes: no charge

Follow up sessions (50 minutes): £75-£95 per session. 

I offer online sessions and sessions from Ruislip and Central London at various times during the week.  Please contact me to discuss availability.