Sarah Richards

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MBACP (Accredited)
Maidenhead SL6 & Basingstoke RG21

About me

Are you struggling with anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship challenges, or simply feeling overwhelmed? Perhaps you feel stuck, as though life is passing you by, or find it difficult to imagine a hopeful future.

You may be caught in cycles of overthinking, replaying past events, or feeling trapped in negative thought patterns. Maybe you’re mentally burnt out, exhausted, or experiencing brain fog.

Perhaps you’ve recently gone through a breakup and want to understand yourself better and make healthier choices. Or you’re facing a difficult decision and need space and support to think clearly and move forward with confidence.

If this resonates, I can help.

I’m a BACP Accredited Counsellor with over seven years’ experience supporting adults. I also a recognised and approved provider for AXA Health so sessions may be claimed by clients with AXA Health Insurance. 

I can support you to understand why you feel the way you do, strengthen resilience, and create meaningful, lasting change.

Areas I specialise in:

Anxiety 
Low self-esteem and self-doubt
ADHD
Relationships, breakups and dating
Childhood trauma
Feeling stuck or lacking direction
Overwhelm and procrastination
Work–life balance


I also have additional training and extensive experience in supporting adults affected by difficult or painful childhood experiences.

While we can’t change the past, we can work together so it no longer shapes your present or future.

Whatever brings you to counselling, I offer a confidential, compassionate and non-judgemental space where you can explore your experiences and move forward with greater clarity and confidence.

Training, qualifications & experience

Professional Registrations

  • Accredited member of the BACP (MBACP) The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy

Professional Qualifications 

  • CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
  • CPCAB Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies
  • CPCAB Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills
  • CPCAB introduction to Counselling 

Additional Specialised training

  • Certificate in Online and Telephone Counselling (CT)
  • Certificate in working with Adult Survivors of Childhood Abuse (DAA)
  • Trauma-Informed Counselling 
  • CBT Diploma (NSA)
  • Solution-Focused Counselling (NICAMB)
  • Life Coaching Diploma (NSA)

Member organisations

Registered / Accredited

Registered / Accredited

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BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.

Accredited register membership

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

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This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

Other areas of counselling I deal with

Life Coaching

While counselling explores your past and present, coaching focuses on your future—helping you clarify goals, overcome obstacles, and take practical steps toward the life you want. Where helpful, I may integrate coaching tools and techniques into our work to support motivation, focus, and forward progress. Coaching can complement the therapeutic process by offering structure and a clear path ahead, especially when you're ready for change but unsure where to start.

Therapies offered

Fees

£60.00 per session

Concessions offered for

  • Low income
  • Students

Health Insurance/EAP

  • Axa Health

Additional information

Fees

  • £60 per session 
  • Free initial consultation (online, 20 mins) 
  • Concessions available, please ask when making an enquiry

Insurance
I am a recognised provider for AXA Health so sessions may be claimed by clients with AXA Health Insurance. 

When I work

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Further information

I offer sessions to individual adults and young people (18+) anywhere in the UK via secure video call (Zoom), providing flexibility and convenience to fit around busy lives - all from the comfort of your own home.​​​​​​

Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6

Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21

Type of session

Online

Types of client

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)

Key details

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Online platforms

Zoom
Sarah Richards
Sarah Richards