Sarah Salazar

Perhaps you're feeling stuck, struggling to understand yourself, or finding that the same patterns keep appearing in your life or relationships. You might be dealing with anxiety, low self-esteem, a difficult life transition, relationship challenges or questions about your identity, intimacy or desires. Or perhaps something simply doesn't feel right, and you're ready to understand yourself more deeply.

About me

I'm Sarah, an Integrative Therapist based in Bournemouth, offering a compassionate, non-judgemental space for adults to explore what is happening in their lives and begin to make sense of their experiences.

I believe you are the expert in your own life. My role isn't to tell you who to be or what decisions to make, but to work alongside you with curiosity, empathy and care, helping you understand yourself, recognise patterns and explore what might need to change.

My approach to therapy

As a Humanistic Integrative Therapist, I draw on different therapeutic approaches to support you as an individual, recognising that there is no single approach that works for everyone.

Together, we can explore your thoughts, emotions, relationships and past experiences, including how these may influence the way you see yourself and navigate the world today. Our work might involve developing greater self-awareness, understanding recurring patterns, exploring boundaries and beliefs, or making space for feelings and experiences that have been difficult to process.

You don't need to arrive with everything figured out. Whether you know exactly what you want to explore or simply know that something needs to change, we can begin wherever you are.

A space where every part of you is welcome

Alongside my therapeutic training, I bring specialist knowledge of sexuality, intimacy, kink, BDSM,  and alternative relationship dynamics such as ENM and Polyamory. Through my work as a coach and educator, and my experience within kink communities, I understand the importance of having a space where these aspects of your life can be discussed openly and without shame.

My practice is kink-informed, sex-positive and affirming of diverse gender, sexual and relationship identities. Whether you're exploring your desires, navigating a relationship difficulty, questioning aspects of your identity or simply wanting to feel more comfortable being yourself, you don't have to worry about being judged or misunderstood.

You also don't need to identify as kinky or have a specific concern about sex or relationships to work with me. These experiences are simply part of the wider understanding I bring to my work with people.

Taking the first step

Starting therapy can feel daunting, particularly if you're used to managing things on your own or aren't quite sure how to explain what you're experiencing.

You don't need to have the right words or know exactly where to begin. Therapy offers an opportunity to slow down, reflect and develop a deeper understanding of yourself in a space where you can speak openly and be met with compassion.

If you'd like to explore working together, you're welcome to get in touch with a little information about what has brought you to therapy. We can then arrange a free 15-minute introductory call to see whether working together feels like the right fit.

Individual therapy sessions are £65 for 50 minutes