Sarah Sparks
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About me
My approach is warm, steady and deeply soothing. I offer a calm space where you can slow down, breathe and explore what lies beneath anxiety, stress, burnout or depression. Together, we gently unravel the pressures, beliefs and emotional patterns that keep you stuck, and develop ways of coping that feel supportive rather than demanding.
I have experience supporting adults with concerns including anxiety, low mood, stress, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, and major life changes. I support people experiencing anxiety, stress, burnout and depression - often overlapping challenges that can leave you feeling overwhelmed, exhausted or disconnected. My practice draws on gentle, evidence-based approaches to calm your nervous system, restore balance and help you regain a sense of inner steadiness.
I will help you reconnect with parts of yourself that may feel quiet, hidden or weighed down, so you can move forward with greater clarity, confidence and calm. I am here to help you create meaningful, lasting change, either working online or in person.
Clients often say they leave sessions feeling lighter, calmer and more in control - not because life suddenly becomes easy, but because they have space to understand themselves, regulate their emotions and move forward with clarity. If you are seeking relief, steadiness, and a sense of coming home to yourself, you are in the right place.
Sessions usually last 50 minutes.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Level 5 Professional Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling Practice,
- Level 4 Diploma in Counselling Skills and Theory.
- Accredited Registrant with the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS).
- Level 3 Diploma in Hypnotherapy
- Certificate in Life Coaching
- B.Ed. (Hons).
My pluralistic counselling training is grounded in person-centred and psychodynamic approaches. I have experience supporting adults with concerns including anxiety, low mood, stress, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem and major life changes.
I maintain regular supervision and ongoing professional development as part of my practice.
Member organisations
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Accredited register membership
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£50.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Concessions available for keyworkers and trainee counsellors.
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