Sarah Lafford

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UKCP accredited. Dip Integrative Psychotherapy, EMDR trained

About me

Many things can get in the way of us living how we want to live. Unsatisfying relationships, traumatic memories, a lack of trust and hope, feeling uncomfortable in your own skin. These experiences and feelings can get in the way of your connection with others, your enjoyment of life and your self-esteem. Perhaps you want to know yourself better, feel more able to work through life’s challenges, and be open to others and life’s possibilities.

What I offer

I offer a space to explore what may have been kept in the dark. I believe emotional harm ought to be healed in relationship and so I offer an exploration of your relationships today, the relationships of your past and our relationship with each other.

I truly believe in the power of therapy to support positive change. I offer you my curiosity and attentiveness; I take seriously the bold step you’re taking.

During an initial free 15-minute meeting online,  we can explore your hopes for therapy. If you would like to proceed, we will meet for an assessment session and then continue to meet on a weekly basis. We’ll continually review the work together.

Please note - I am currently only taking on new clients looking for short-medium term EMDR. 

Training, qualifications & experience

I have a postgraduate diploma in Integrative Psychotherapy, and am fully accredited with the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy.  

My training and experience is trauma-informed, and relational-developmental. I am an LGBTQI-affirmative therapist, and have experience of working with people from a range of cultural backgrounds and with neurodivergent processes.

As well as working privately, I have experience working at a victim support charity and two not-for-profit counselling and psychotherapy services.

Member organisations

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Registered / Accredited

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UKCP
UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP)

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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.

BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

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Accredited register membership

UK Council for Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

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UK Council for Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

Therapies offered

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Fees

£60.00 per session

Concessions offered for

  • Trainee counsellors

Additional information

Sessions cost £60 for 50 minutes.

I offer a reduced fee to trainee counsellors and psychotherapists.

EMDR sessions cost £95 for 90 minutes. 

When I work

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Further information

I am a member of the following professional organisations and adhere to their ethical standards:

  • UKCP (United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy) 
  • Sherwood Psychotherapy Training Institute

Unit 314, Jewellery Business Centre, Spencer Street, Birmingham, B18 6DA

Type of session

In person
Online

Types of client

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)

Key details

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Sarah Lafford
Sarah Lafford