Sarah Stevens
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About me
Trauma, anxiety and depression, along with grief, relationship breakdowns and loss of purpose in life are area's that can affect our mental health, and that is where having a safe space to talk to someone can be very supportive.
Do you feel stuck? Are you struggling to reconnect with the world around you as well as with a true sense of self? Do you experience anxiety, depression, low self worth? Are your relationships struggling and is your relationship to your own life, body and food becoming distorted or distressing for you.
Would you like to feel more at ease in your body, have a greater sense of purpose and direction in your life, feel comfortable with engaging with other people, situations and feel that you are happy in your own skin.
Whilst having worked for many years as a counsellor and supervisor within the arena of eating disorders, I can offer help to anyone who is struggling to fit in to their world, however that may be manifesting, and wants to have a more secure sense of self.
My therapeutic way of working is putting you at the heart of our sessions together. As a integrative psychotherapeutic counsellor I work in a trauma informed way, drawing on different theoretical backgrounds to work creatively with your needs.
Together we will explore the landscape in which you find yourself and together we will find ways to change your relationship with whatever is causing you distress.
Essentially I prefer to work with people face to face, in person however, I know that this is not always possible so I am happy to work via Zoom too. I do also offer a 'walk and talk' therapeutic service when we spend time in nature which is another method of work that I value.
Do contact me for any more information as I am happy to answer any questions that you may have and I would love to engage with you in finding your way through your challenges in life.
Training, qualifications & experience
My experience of working with people with Eating Disorders began over 20 years ago as a help line volunteer for SEDA (Somerset Eating Disorders Association).
Over the years I continued to have different roles within SEDA (SWEDA) including being a Support Worker, working individually with clients whose lives are affected by eating disorders be they carers, family members or sufferers. I have experience of being a Deputy Clinical Lead, offering training, Co- facilitating groups and workshops.
I have many years working as a Counsellor and Supervisor working with clients struggling in many different aspect of their lives as well as with eating related problems.
My experience includes working with people on Twelve Step programs, addictions, as well as for the Bristol Crisis Line for Women.
I was employed by the NHS for over 10 years.
My qualifications include:
Level 5 CPCAB Psycho-therapeutic Counselling Diploma.
Level 6 CPCAB Clinical Supervisor.
Compassion Focused Therapy for Eating Disorders.
MANTRA - Maudsleys training in helping people with restrictive eating.
Ecopsychology Facilitator (Natural Academy)
Yoga teacher
As an accredited member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy, I abide by the BACP code of ethics and I am committed to Continuing Personal Development as a professional counsellor.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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Accredited register membership
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£60.00 per session
Free initial in-person, telephone or online session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
As a Supervisor I can offer trainee counsellors £60 for a 90 minute session once a month.
I charge fully qualified therapists £75 for a 90 minute session once a month.
When I work
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I am happy to offer early morning appointments (pre-work) and will do my best to fit in with your requirements.
Further information
My preferred working method is face to face, working from a room between Bath and Chippenham, as well as central Bath however, I appreciate that for some clients this is not possible, so I use the platform, Zoom.
I offer open ended sessions, typically 50 minutes long, and feel that it is important to be seen weekly as this is helpful for the therapeutic relationship as well as beneficial for you as a client, to explore what you need and want to explore.
Working outdoors through 'walk and talk' or meeting in a safe, risk assessed space is also something that I offer, as I know that nature is a powerful facilitator to the therapeutic process. This is something that I am happy to discuss with you if you are interested in having sessions outside.
