About me

I am Sarah, a fully qualified integrative counsellor accredited by The National Counselling Society.

I offer affordable short and long-term counselling to adults and young people.

I am based in the Solihull area and provide counselling nationwide via telephone and video counselling sessions.

Am I the right therapist for you?

It takes courage to reach out for help and can feel quite daunting. You may be a little anxious or unsure you are doing the right thing.

I work in a down to earth, common sense, open and honest manner to help clients make sense of their life experiences.

I will support you to safely explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences at your own pace. I can help you to process the difficulties you face and work alongside you to achieve the changes you are looking for.

Integrative counselling is a combined approach to psychotherapy bringing together different elements of specific therapies.

I adapt the therapy to the client to meet their individual needs and preferences using a trauma-informed approach to client safety, healing and wellbeing.

Counselling appointments are 50 minutes long. The first one will be to gain a detailed understanding of the support you are looking for.

Regular reviews of our work together make sure we are working in the areas that are most important to you.

Weekly sessions are most effective though I will be happy to discuss a plan that suits your schedule and budget.

Therapy costs can be a barrier to getting the help you want. I reserve several sessions a week for reduced rates. Please ask me if this applies to you.

Not sure whether to go ahead?

I offer a free, no-obligation 20-minute initial video or telephone consultation. Call or email me to make an appointment.

How counselling can help you

Counselling can be a highly rewarding experience producing positive changes.

I can support you in regaining your emotional balance, reducing stress and anxiety, improving low mood and depression, overcoming loss, healing trauma, changing unhelpful patterns and behaviours, improving relationships and communication, managing anger, developing self-awareness, increasing self-confidence and learning to set boundaries.

I teach psychotherapy techniques that will support your well-being beyond the end of therapy.

How have I helped previous clients?

Whatever your experiences, beliefs or lifestyle, I can provide you with an opportunity to explore feelings and situations in a safe and confidential environment. I offer empathetic understanding without judgment to help you find answers to problems you face or come to terms with situations you are dealing with.

I have worked successfully with a broad range of client presentations including

anxiety and stress, (particularly social anxiety, generalised anxiety disorder, school anxiety and work-related stress)
panic attacks
depression
low mood, feeling sad or stuck.
low self-worth and confidence
grief and loss
relationships and family issues
long term health conditions (particularly chronic fatigue/ME)
identity and sexuality
discrimination
anger management
autism traits and neurodiversity
trauma and PTSD
abuse
suicidal thoughts
self-harm
personal development.

Inclusive approach

Everyone is unique, and so are their needs. I tailor therapy to meet individual learning styles using creative approaches.

I can provide free resources for use in between sessions (including techniques to manage anxiety, panic attacks, and low mood, and recordings of mindful meditations to support healing).

Ready To Talk?

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Telephone - 07305 071133 (9 am to 6p m Monday to Saturday)

If I miss your call please leave me a message stating your name and number. I will aim to call you back within 24 hours.

Email - sarah@counsellingtherapist.org

I aim to answer emails within 24 hours.

Training, qualifications & experience

Qualifications

CPCAB Diploma in Integrative Counselling
CPCAB Diploma in Counselling Children and Adolescents

I am an accredited member of

The National Counselling Society (NCS)
The Association for Counselling and Therapy Online (ACTO).

I work within the guidelines of the NCS Code Of Ethical Practice (www.nationalcounsellingsociety.org).

My practice is regularly monitored in clinical supervision.

Training

As an integrative practitioner, I draw on a number of psychotherapy theories and approaches in support of client healing, wellbeing and growth

Person-centred theory
Psychodynamic approach
Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
Attachment and developmental theories
Polyvagal theory
Trauma-informed therapy approach
Transactional Analysis
Emotion Focussed therapy
Solution Focussed therapy
Configurations of the self (dialogical work)
Inner Child work
The 'Thriving Adolescent' approach.

Other training

NSPCC online safety training
NSPCC safeguarding training

Experience

Working with adaptive practices for clients living with autism, neurodiversity and disability
Working with members of the LGBTQIA community
Private practice work
Volunteer counsellor for an online national mental health youth charity.
Volunteer counsellor for charities in Birmingham and Warwick working with adults.

Member organisations

Registered / Accredited

Accredited register membership

Areas of counselling I deal with

Therapies offered

Fees

Free initial telephone or online session

Concessions offered for

Low income
Students
Trainee counsellors
Unemployed
Refugees

Additional information

Free initial 15 minutes online or telephone consultations are available. Contact me to make an appointment.

Reduced fee concessionary appointments are available for benefit recipients.

Student counsellors welcome.

Please contact me for details and availability.

When I work

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Further information

Fully Insured.

Sarah Shinner