About me
Hi, I'm Sarah, a qualified counsellor, My own experience of OCD and intrusive thoughts, is a big part of what led me into this work, and it's something I understand both personally and professionally.
I know how distressing these thoughts can feel, and I also know that with the right tools and support, they can become far more manageable. They no longer rule my life- and that's something I want others to experience too.
As an integrative counsellor, I draw on different approaches, including CBT and psychodynamic therapy. As well as OCD and intrusive thoughts I also work with a range of difficulties, including anxiety, low mood, relationship challenges, and life transitions.
Alongside my private practice, I currently work in a SEN school and have done so for the past four years. Before this, I worked in two secondary schools, supporting teenagers with a range of emotional and mental health difficulties, including self-harm, suicidal thoughts, anxiety, low self esteem, exam pressure, and friendship challenges.
Through this work, I've developed a strong understanding of the pressures young people face today, as well as the additional challenges that can come with special educational needs.
You might be feeling overwhelmed by your thoughts, stuck in patterns you can't seem to break, or unsure how to move forward. Together, we can begin to understand what's going on and find ways to help you feel more in control and more like yourself again.
Whatever brings you to counselling, we can make sense of it together.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Qualified Integrative Counsellor
- Trained in person centered, CBT and psychodynamic approaches.
- Currently working in a SEN school (4 years)
- Previous experience in two secondary schools (4 years)
- Experience supporting teenagers with a range of different issues
Further Training:
- Trauma training online with Carolyn Spring.
- OCD awareness diploma.
- Pain management course.
- Suicide prevention, online training with Carolyn Spring.
- Safeguarding, annual school training.
- OCD training, online course with the center of excellence.
- ERP - Exposure response prevention.
Registered member of the BACP and adherent to their ethical guidelines.
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
Therapies offered
Fees
£40.00 - £50.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I offer appointments:
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday daytime.
- Monday to Sunday evenings.
When I work
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Further information
I offer counselling online, either by video or phone, giving you the flexibility to access support in a way that feels most comfortable for you.
Working online can make therapy easier to fit around daily life. Some people prefer the comfort of being in their own space, while others find it easier to open up without the pressure of being face to face.
I believe therapy works best as a collaboration. We work together to understand what's going on for you, at your pace, in a way that feels right.
My approach is relaxed and tailored to you. There's no expectation to have everything figured out or to know exactly what to say - we can take things step by step and focus on what feels important.
I offer both short-term and longer-term work, depending on what you need.
If you have any questions or would like to get started, feel free to get in touch.
