Dr Sarah Marzillier

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Clinical Psychologist
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York, North Yorkshire, YO30
Available for new clients
Available for new clients

This professional is available for new clients.

About me

I am a clinical psychologist with over 20 years' experience working in the NHS, private practice and palliative care.  Although painful, times of difficulty can be times of great potential. It is often during these times that we begin to understand what really matters to us, and this can lead us to develop more fulfilling lives.

Areas of Specialism

  • Depression and anxiety
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Existential and spiritual concerns
  • Relationship problems
  • Long term health conditions (including life limiting conditions)
  • Bereavement
  • Sexual issues
  • Polyamory, BDSM and kink.

I am very experienced in third wave CBT and EMDR and energy psychology.

I am sex positive and supportive of diverse relationship orientations, sexualities and lifestyles.

What to Do Next

If you think you might be interested in seeing me, then please email me through the website or call me on 07522 450369. I offer a free telephone consultation service to see if my approach will be a good fit for you.

I am now offering online therapy sessions so please let me know if you are interested in this option.

The first session is an assessment session, where we both work out together whether psychological therapy would be a good approach for you. If we think that it would be, we can then go ahead and book some more sessions. We can book on a session-by-session basis, there is no requirement to have a certain number of appointments. Everyone is different, of course, but a rough ballpark figure of about 10 sessions is quite common

Training, qualifications & experience

My Experience

For over 20 years I have worked in NHS mental health services and hospitals and private clinics. I have worked extensively with people with low mood, anxiety and people who have experienced traumatic or distressing events. I have also worked with people with a range of health conditions, including headaches, chronic pain, cancer, headaches, other chronic health conditions and people coping with the aftermath of events such as head injuries or stroke.

I work with alternative relationship orientations and sexual preferences including polyamory, BDSM and other types of kink.

Why See a Clinical Psychologist?

Clinical psychologists have a longer training than most counsellors and psychotherapists. We have a 3 year undergraduate degree in psychology plus a 3 year doctorate in clinical psychology. In practice this means that we have an in-depth grasp of psychological processes and how these can affect well-being. Clinical psychologists are trained in a variety of different therapies. This means that we can create a bespoke therapy for each individual, choosing from a range of different techniques to suit each person and the issue that they are facing.

My Qualifications

  • Doctorate in Clinical Psychology - University College London, 2005.
  • PhD in Psychology - University of Sussex, 2003.
  • BA Hons in Psychology - University of Sussex, 1999.

Selected Further Professional Development

  • Certificate in Psychosexual Therapy (2022-2023).
  • Ongoing practitioner training in Logosynthesis. 
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Chronic Health Conditions - Dr David Gillanders, 2017.
  • Compassion Focused Therapy - Dr Chris Irons, 2016.
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with People with Chronic Health Conditions - Dr Ray Owen, 2016.
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - Dr David Gillanders, 2015.
  • Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing - EMDR Extra 2014.
  • Interpersonal Therapy - University of Surrey with Susan Howard, 2011.
  • Psychoanalytic Energy Psychology Workshops with Phil Mollon - 2010, 2011, 2018.
  • Foundation in Applied Kinesiology - Association of Systematic Kinesiology, 2009-201.0
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder – Oxford Cognitive Therapy Centre, 2006.

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Fees

£100.00 per session
Free initial telephone or online session

Health Insurance/EAP

  • Aviva
  • Axa Health
  • BUPA
  • Health Assured
  • Vitality
  • WPA

Additional information

I offer a free telephone consultation so that we can both work out whether my therapy would be a good fit for you.

Sessions cost £100 for a 50 minute session. Clinical psychology sessions tend to be more expensive than counselling or psychotherapy. This is because clinical psychologists have a longer training (3 year undergraduate plus 3 year postgraduate to a doctoral level). We are also trained in a range of different psychological approaches. In practice this means that we can choose from a range of different techniques to suit you and the issue that you are bringing to therapy. In this way we hope to offer a bespoke therapeutic approach. We also aim to work quickly to reduce distress and enhance well-being, so that it may be possible to improve in fewer sessions.

I offer reduced fees for people who are currently unable to work, please contact me and let me know if you would like to know more about this.

I am registered with all of the main insurance companies, including Axa, Bupa, and Vitality.

When I work

Monday to Fridays between 9am and 3pm.

Further information

I am also now seeing people for online therapy. You would simply need a private space and access to the internet. This allows me to see people across the UK and is more convenient for many people. Online therapy is as effective as face-to-face therapy.

I see people on Mondays and Thursdays from 9-3.

York, North Yorkshire, YO30

Type of session

Online
Phone

Types of client

Adults
Older Adults
Employee Assistance Programme

Key details

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Online platforms

Zoom

Supervision

Online
Phone

I offer supervision in energy psychological approaches as well as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.

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Dr Sarah Marzillier
Dr Sarah Marzillier