Sarah Robinson

I believe that who we really are is joyful and unique. However, sometimes our relationships (past or present), experiences in life, environments we inhabit, and the emphasis we put on our external world can cover up our connection to ourselves: the real pathway to our joy, satisfaction with who we are, and the life we want. This can be confusing and overwhelming and manifest in many different ways which causes us to feel lost in a cycle of suffering.

You may feel anxious, depressed, stressed, worthless, sad, guilty, confused, or angry. You may find close relationships or social situations difficult. Your confidence may be at an all time low. You might have found ways of coping which provide a certain amount of relief but recognise this is short lived and the same old feelings or problems keep occurring. You may self-sabotage, self-harm, bury yourself in work, use addictive coping behaviours, avoid people or places, or go from one toxic relationship to another. You might feel that because of what you’ve been through, the pain and unhappiness you carry is who you are. I assure you it isn’t.

Who you really are (joyful and unique, remember!) is always with you, waiting to reconnect. I see my role as helping you nurture that connection and move from suffering towards a more stable, peaceful place, whilst assisting you in working out what you want and how to achieve it. I can’t think of anything more valuable to yourself and your relationships than to invest in your inner world. There is nothing more rewarding than doing the work of healing within and receiving the endless benefits.

The way I work

I offer a warm, compassionate approach. Along with a safe, neutral space for you to unpack, explore and understand difficult emotions and experiences, and begin to heal. I will listen without judgement or criticism to everything you feel comfortable sharing.

I won’t tell you what you should think or do, instead, I will help guide you in finding your own solutions – whether that’s making effective changes in your life or finding ways of coping with problems or difficult emotions. You will be amazed at the solutions that come to you, they will feel authentic and free from internal resistance bringing a sense of ease and control to your life.

Depending on what you want help with I will tailor my approach to best suit your needs. This may include offering information, inviting you to go through specific exercises designed to help with your problem, or might be a more general discussion about how you’re feeling and your experiences in life.

Counselling is known to change lives. You can achieve better relationships, an improved sense of clarity, empowerment and resilience, together with a feeling of relief and ease with life. Even if your problems haven’t gone away, you should find it easier to cope with them and feel happier. 

The first session

It’s normal to be nervous and to have fears about what to expect. I intend to make things as comfortable and easy for you as possible. In time, those fears will go. There will be some basic paperwork to complete and I will request a few practical details for safety reasons, such as your GP, an emergency contact and any medication you may be on at present.

We will make a contract together setting a foundation for how we will work, detailing what you can expect from me, such as respect, confidentiality and reliability. Similarly, what I can expect from you in terms of commitment to attending sessions.  

Booking a session 

It's important to find a counsellor you feel comfortable with. Your reading so far together with our initial contact will help to see if we might work well together.

If you’d like to book your first session, call, text or email me. Please provide the following information: 

• Why you’re seeking counselling. A brief description that you feel comfortable sharing is all that’s needed
• Whether you'd like sessions in-person or via video-call

(please note: if you’re expecting an email from me and can’t see it in your inbox, please check your junk folder)

Booking a free consultation

If you'd like to learn more about me and how I can support you, I offer a free 20-minute introductory phone or video call. To book, just call, text or email me.

• First session £40. An introductory 1 hour session, giving us a chance to get to know each other and begin exploring what has brought you to counselling.
• Following sessions £50 each. Sessions last 1 hour. 

Weekly and fortnightly sessions available. We will regularly review progress to help determine the total duration of our work together, ensuring it doesn’t last longer than necessary.

Payment is required on the day of the session.

Arriving by car

Quiet location and easy to find with plenty of free parking.

Arriving by bus

Nearest stop Billacombe Fairway, serviced by Plymouth City Bus 5 and 5a.

On-line 

On-line sessions are usually via Zoom. If this isn't convenient, other platforms are also possible, for example FaceTime, WhatsApp, Skype, DoxyMe.