Sarah Paul, PgDip, Psychodynamic Counsellor, MBACP
Email meAbout me
I am an experienced qualified Psychodynamic Counsellor. My aims of practice are for experiencial understanding of our sense of who we are and how we function with everyday “normality.”
Life can throw us unexpected curve-balls and we can inevitably feel overwhelmed and unable to cope. Within my sessions, I endeavour to create a space that allows us to explore and talk through our fears which can highlight how we cope both in crisis and everyday life. This can provide better understanding of our inner thoughts that can, at times, be overpowering.
I hope to offer both reflection and openness where we can safely speak what can be trapped inside.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am an experienced psychodynamically trained Counsellor and registered BACP member. I trained at Hertfordshire University and was awarded with a Postgraduate degree . I follow and comply with the BACP ethical framework and I subscribe to making sure that my continued professional developmental learning is up to date and of an approved standard.
I am experienced and work within the following areas:
Bereavement
Anxiety
Depression
Phobias and Addiction
Separation/Divorce
Trauma
I work alongside many individuals that experience a need to have a listening ear without judgment. This can have a huge impact on how we feel about ourselves and cope within daily relational dynamics.
Member organisations
Accredited register membership
Areas of counselling I deal with
- Abortion
- Abuse
- Addiction(s)
- Affairs and betrayals
- Alcoholism
- Anger management
- Anxiety
- Attachment disorder
- Bereavement
- Bipolar disorder
- Bullying
- Career counselling
- Depression
- Discrimination
- Dissociation
- Emotional abuse
- Family issues
- Feeling sad
- Gambling
- Generalised anxiety disorder
- Infertility
- Loneliness
- Low self-confidence
- Low self-esteem
- Miscarriage
- Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
- Paranoia
- Passive aggressive behaviour
- Phobias
- Postnatal depression
- Pregnancy and birth
- Relationship problems
- Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Separation and divorce
- Sex problems
- Sexuality
- Smoking
- Stress
- Suicidal thoughts
- Trauma
- Work-related stress
Fees
I charge £40 per 50-minute sessions.
Concessions: I offer low-cost counselling per 50-minute sessions for low-income individuals. Please contact me to discuss further.
Further information
I have full Public Liability and Professional Indemnity Insurance, I also have regular supervision. I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and adhere to their Code of Ethics for good practice.
I hold an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) formerly known as a Criminal Bureau Check (CRB).
I work within The Stortford Therapy Space Practice at 16b Hockerill Street in Bishop’s Stortford. We are a practice of six Therapists offering child/adolescent/family and individual counselling to the general public. We can also provide support within coaching and workshops. We have individual and child/family space with rooms that are comforting and provide a confidential, relaxing, safe atmosphere. We are happy for you to self-refer and we are also recommended within local G.P. Services.
Maps & Directions
Bishop's Stortford, CM23 2DW
Type of session
| Online counselling: | No |
| Telephone counselling: | Yes |
| Face to face counselling: | Yes |
| Home visits: | No |
Practical details
| Sign language: | No |
| Other languages: | None |
Accessibility
| Wheelchair access: | Yes |
Availability
I work flexibly and can offer sessions during the day and evenings.
Types of client
| Young people |
| Adults |
| Older adults |
| Organisations |
| Employee Assistance Programme |
