Sarah Lillywhite
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About me
My aim is to provide support in a warm, thoughtful, and hope-filled way.
I can offer short-term therapy, offering a space for client to unpack a single pressing issues. Or I can work longer-term, supporting people who are facing more complicated issues.
I am also trained and experieced in EMDR. This therapy can be useful in supporting people experiencing anxiety, trauma, stress, OCD and other mental health issues.
Training, qualifications & experience
Training
- Degree in Social Work (1993)
- Diploma in Person-centred Counselling (2005)
- Masters in Existential Psychotherapy and Counselling (2010)
- EMDR Training (2022)
Experience
I have 20 years of psychotherapy and counselling experience with adults and young people, of all ages and genders. I have worked as a therapist in many settings, including, a rape crisis centre, colleges, a wellbeing centre, and for the NHS.
Currently I am running my own private practice, and I am working with a charity that provides therapy for veterans.
I completed my EMDR therapy training almost 3 years ago, and I am now working towards becoming accredited. EMDR is recognized as an effective therapy by the World Health Organization, and is used in the NHS. If anyone would like to know more about this therapy, I have a leaflet that I am always very happy to send out.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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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
£45.00 - £65.00
Free initial online session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I offer a free introductory session lasting up to 30 minutes, in which you can let me know what you are looking for from therapy, and I can explain the different forms of therapy I can offer you. After which, further sessions cost the following.
Psychotherapy -
- £50 for I hour ( In-person)
- £45 for 1 hour (On-line)
EMDR -
- £65 for 1 hour 15 minutes session (In-Person only)
Concessions -
- For First Responders and Key Workers, I offer a concessional cost for psychotherapy and EMDR sessions. Please contact me for details.
When I work
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My working hours are from 9 am to 6.30 pm
Further information
I fully understand the first step can be difficult, but I want you to know, I am always very happy to receive an email or call, and answer your questions. If I can't take your call straight away, please leave a message and I will get back to you as soon as I can.
