About me
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious or emotionally exhausted?
Perhaps you're used to looking after everyone else and don’t know how to prioritise your own needs.
You may have experienced difficult life events or trauma that have impacted your confidence, relationships or day-to-day wellbeing.
Things can be different.
Therapy can help.
Perspectives Therapy is led by Consultant Psychologist Dr Sarah Shillingford and offers thoughtful, culturally sensitive support for people experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, overwhelm, grief and major life transitions.
We aim to offer a calm and supportive space where you can begin to make sense of what you’re going through and move forward in a way that feels manageable.
Additional clinician availability, including carefully supported trainee appointments, may also be available where appropriate.
We will also have some evening appointments becoming available from August through another member of the Perspectives Therapy team. Please get in touch if you would like to discuss whether this may be a suitable option for you.
Get in touch for a free 15-minute consultation to explore what support may feel most helpful for you.
Training, qualifications & experience
I have worked within the therapeutic field for sixteen years in in-patient, out-patient, community and charity settings. My special interests are working with those with PTSD, complex trauma, adult survivors of childhood trauma and those with eating disorders. My qualifications are as follows:
Doctorate: Regent’s College, School of Psychotherapy and Counselling, Professional Doctorate in Counselling Psychology
Postgraduate Diploma: King’s College, Institute of Psychiatry, Post Graduate Diploma in CBT
First degree: University of Luton, BSc Psychology
Other training includes:
Levels one, two and three in EMDR
Complex PTSD Presentations following adult trauma, Oxford Cognitive Therapy Centre
Helping survivors of childhood trauma, Oxford Cognitive Therapy Centre
CBT Supervision, King’s College, Institute of Psychiatry, CBT Supervision
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 HCPC are an independent, UK-wide health regulator. They set standards of professional training, performance and conduct for 16 professions.
They keep a register of health professionals who meet their standards, and they take action if registered health professionals fall below those standards. They were created by a piece of legislation called the Health Professions Order 2001.
Registration means that a health professional meets national standards for their professional training, performance and conduct.
British Psychological Society
Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Adult survivors of childhood trauma
Therapies offered
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Fees
£120.00 per session
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
I offer a free initial 15 minute session
Therapy
Online and in person.
All sessions are 50 minutes unless you opt to book for intensive therapy (please enquire for details)
Weekday (incl evenings) - £120 for individual sessions, £140 for couples sessions
Saturday mornings - £140 for individual sessions, £160 for couples
Via insurance company
Please speak with your insurance company about your level of coverage
I am professionally registered with the following insurance companies:
Bupa
Aviva
Pru Health/Vitality Health
Cigna
AXA PPP Healthcare
WPA
Standard Life Healthcare
Simply Health
Healix Health Services Ltd.
Exeter Family Friendly
When I work
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Tu - 10am to 2pm in person/online
W - 9am to 2pm, in person/online
Th - 8am to 2pm, in person/online
Further information
Contacting me
The decision to start therapy is the first step in a very important journey. Please feel free to contact me to discuss what kind of support you are looking for. If I am not able to answer your call/email, I will get back to you as soon as possible.
