About me
Introducing Myself
Hi there, I’m Sarah - a counsellor and psychotherapist. I throughly enjoy creating a safe space for people and listening to them tell their stories. I offer my clients thoughtful and tailored therapeutic support in achieving their goals. My therapy effectively helps individuals and couples become conscious of deeply repressed thoughts, emotions and problematic behaviour and communication to gain emotional regulation, control, peace and joy within their lives and relationships. I thrive in facilitating change in people or couples, whether that be a change in mood, supporting the clients to process and heal old wounds, change unwanted habits, improve behaviour and communication, or address attachment problems and support in reaching clarity and a solution.
How I work:
Individuals
Alongside my private practice, I work with referrals from NHS and BUPA as a High Intensity Counsellor and Integrative Psychotherapist. I work with a huge range of psychological issues and provide short and long-term therapy to a multitude of diverse clients and couples, within the age ranges of 18 to retirees.
Couples
Within my private practice I work with couples of all ages and stages within their relationship, who are struggling with attachment issues, stress, abandonment issues, RSD (Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria), parenting styles, sexuality, intimacy, communication styles, problematic conflict, disconnection and resolution, reaching a difficult solution, life changes, divorce, neurodivergence within the relationship, or who are experiencing a crisis, whether that be infidelity, loss of trust, trauma or grief.
Some couples may need to be seen individually at the beginning of the therapeutic process to address any personal and problematic behaviours or thoughts which are interfering with the relationship.
My Approach
I work by exploring and analysing the client’s or couples present, past and future. I believe no size fits all and not one therapeutic approach works for everybody, therefore I integrate with several approaches to therapy, depending on the client’s or couple’s needs at the time. After analysing what has brought you to therapy during a thorough assessment, I develop a treatment plan and then integrate with the following approaches:
Person Centred Therapy (this is a humanistic, non-directive approach, it allows each client/and or couple to lead the session and hear your thoughts back to yourself through my careful and observational reflections, picking up on any unhelpful subconscious thoughts).
Psychodynamic Therapy (when the time feels right we can safely explore the past and any adverse or negative experiences which may have occurred. We can explore the dynamics and patterns of past relationships and events which may have shaped your psyche. Processing the past through exploration can powerfully unlock subconscious links to problematic thoughts, feelings and behaviours that keep arising in the present).
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (rapidly helps you to address irrational beliefs, phobias, inaction, anxiety, critical thoughts, triggers, and negative, automatic and unhelpful thinking patterns, which are blocking you from becoming the best version of yourself and living a more enjoyable life. Before CBT intervention, it is important to understand and make sense of how past negative experiences contribute to feeling ‘triggered’ in the present. We will discuss goals to achieve from the therapeutic work in order to maintain the focus - ensuring your needs are met).
Other areas of work include:
Somatic Therapy (this experiential therapy draws upon the polyvagal theory, and helps calm the nervous system which can support reducing or preventing stress arousal - fight flight, freeze and fawn, a trauma response, PTSD, anger, fear and anxiety. Through this therapy I will conduct a guided relaxation technique which in turn has the potential to create new neural paths, supporting the development of new ‘safe’ muscle memories within the mind and body - widening your window of tolerance to stress),
Gestalt and Transactional Analysis Therapy (understanding patterns within relationships, the ‘empty chair technique’, and noticing the dialogue and roles one regresses to during dysfunctional relationships),
Jungian Psychoanalysis (analysis of the root of thoughts and feelings, dreams, symbols, and visualising future goals),
Psychosynthesis (working with the energy and spirit of the individual),
Life Coaching (Motivational Interviewing techniques can unblock cognitive dissonance - empowering and inspiring clients to live out their true potential).
Number of Appointments Recommended
Through my experience, I have found a change in mindset can be noticed after 6 - 12 weeks of therapy. Each problematic area generally needs 4 weeks worth of therapy.
Training, qualifications & experience
Qualifications
- Couples Counselling Training Level 2: Differentiation and Developmental Model
- Gottman Couples Therapy Course
- Level 5 Professional Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling (Integrative and Person Centred)
- Advanced Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling (Integrative and Person Centred)
- Diploma in Counselling Theory and Practice
- Certificate in Hypnotherapy and Counselling skills
- Certified Life Coach
- BA (Honours) Theatre Studies
Training and Work Experience:
- BUPA
- MIND
- IAPT
- NHS
- SAF (Family Counselling Service)
- Entrust Associates (School Counselling Service)
- Maynard Leigh Associates (Learning and Development Consultancy)
Other Experience
I also work with those who have recently been diagnosed with Generalised Anxiety Disorder, ADHD - (Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder), ASD - (Autism and Asperger’s Spectrum Disorder) and PTSD - (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) and CPTSD (Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder).
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society This Not For Profit association of counsellors and psychotherapists aim to support the counselling profession, members and training organisations. In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
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
£60.00 - £85.00
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
My fees are as follows:
£60 per individual and £85 per couple for a 1 hour appointment.
Investing in your mental health is the same as investing in other areas, such as healthy food and gym membership. The lasting effects of a new mindset can be life changing.
When I work
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Further information
After receiving years of therapy myself, I was inspired, moved and motivated to change, and have never since felt so ‘awake’ on my continued journey. If you’d like to talk and work effectively through the life issues that are having a negative impact on your thoughts, feelings and behaviour, in a safe and confidential environment, then please get in touch.
