About me
Integrative counsellor working with general anxiety and depression specialising in perinatal mental health, anxiety, trauma, and ADHD
Who I am
Hi, I’m Sarah.
I’m a fully qualified and insured integrative counsellor with 12 years of postgraduate experience, I work with general anxiety, depression, trauma and have many years of experience working in perinatal mental health. I support people through pregnancy, early parenthood, and beyond particularly when this time feels far more difficult than expected.
Many of the people I work with are living with anxiety, the effects of trauma, or the emotional and identity shifts that can come with becoming a parent. I also work comfortably with ADHD, including when overwhelm, racing thoughts, or self-criticism make it hard to slow things down.
I also have experience and training in supporting people who have experienced domestic abuse, and I work in a way that is sensitive, careful, and led by your sense of safety and choice.
My path into counselling grew from personal experience. I know how lonely and confusing it can feel when you’re struggling inside but unsure how to ask for help. Because of this, I aim to offer a space that feels warm, steady, and accepting somewhere you don’t have to have the right words or know where to start.
I am neurodiverse and live with dyslexia. While this has brought challenges, it has also shaped a thoughtful, creative way of working. Many clients, particularly those with ADHD, say they value feeling truly listened to and understood, without pressure or judgement.
I truly believe we are often much stronger than we realise, even when things feel fragile. I hold that belief gently for my clients, especially during times of vulnerability, transition, or change.
How I work
I work as an integrative counsellor, which means I draw on different therapeutic approaches to suit you, rather than expecting you to fit a particular model.
My core training is person-centred, so our sessions are led by you your pace, your experiences, and what feels most important in the moment. I aim to create a calm, supportive space where you can take things slowly and begin to make sense of what’s going on for you.
I also work relationally, which means we may explore your relationships with others, with roles you hold, or with different parts of yourself. This can be especially helpful when working with perinatal experiences, anxiety, trauma, or ADHD, where feelings can feel tangled, intense, or hard to name.
I understand that practical considerations can sometimes affect how often people attend, and I’m open to discussing session frequency in a way that feels manageable and supportive.
I currently offer sessions via Zoom and telephone, with limited face-to-face availability.
Training, qualifications & experience
Qualifications
I began my counselling training in 2012, completing Levels 1, 2, and 3 in Person-Centred Counselling. I then went on to complete a Foundation Degree in Integrative Counselling at Hull University.
In line with BACP guidance, I undertake a minimum of 30 hours of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)each year. This includes a combination of formal training and independent learning to ensure my practice remains current, reflective, and ethically informed.
Additional training includes:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Perinatal Mental Health
Tokophobia (fear of childbirth)
Person-Centred Experiential Therapy (most recent)
In 2018, I also completed the CPCAB Level 6 Certificate in Counselling Supervision.
Experience
I have over 14 years of counselling experience, having worked across charitable organisations, NHS services, and private practice.
My early experience includes three years of volunteering with two charities supporting survivors of sexual violence; one working specifically with women, and the other offering support to people of all genders.
From 2015 to 2024, I worked with a Hull-based charity delivering counselling under the NHS Let’s Talk service. During this time, I specialised in perinatal mental health, supporting individuals experiencing postnatal depression and anxiety, miscarriage, stillbirth, health anxiety, and birth trauma.
Alongside this, I worked with a wide range of presenting issues, including OCD, hoarding, grief and loss, domestic and emotional abuse, and coercive or controlling relationship patterns.
Since moving into private practice in 2023, I continue to support adults with a broad range of difficulties. I also have a growing focus on working with neurodivergent clients, including individuals with ADHD, autism, and dyslexia, offering a space that recognises and respects different ways of experiencing and making sense of the world.
Member organisations
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Photos & videos
Fees
£50.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
My fees are £50 for 60 minutes via telephone, secure video link or in person.
When I work
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Further information
I am available face to face at the Ellesmere centre on holderness road, I am also via Zoom or telephone.
