About me
Are you struggling with anxiety, stress, low mood or feeling overwhelmed?
Perhaps you're finding things harder than usual, feeling stuck, or struggling to make sense of what you're feeling. You might be:
- Constantly worrying or feeling on edge?
- Feeling overwhelmed, exhausted or unable to switch off?
- Struggling with your confidence or self-worth?
- Finding a relationship or family situation difficult?
- Trying to cope with a bereavement or major life change?
- Living with chronic illness or disability and finding its emotional impact difficult to manage?
- Feeling stuck, lost or unsure how to move forward?
- Feeling misunderstood, unheard or alone with what you're going through?
I work with individuals and couples, offering a warm, collaborative space to explore what's happening, and help you find a way forward.
You don't need to have everything figured out before coming to counselling. Sometimes you simply know that things aren't quite right and you'd like some support.
Individual Therapy
My individual work is integrative and relational, drawing on different therapeutic approaches according to what is most helpful for you. I believe therapy should be shaped around the person, rather than expecting you to fit a particular model.
Couples Therapy
For couples, I offer Gottman Method Couples Therapy, a specialist, research-based approach developed specifically for working with couples.
The Gottman Method draws on over 40 years of research into relationships, and offers practical, evidence-informed ways of understanding relationship patterns and improving connection.
My couples work begins with a detailed assessment, allowing us to understand the strengths and challenges within your relationship and tailor our work to your needs and goals as a couple.
Who I Am
I am Sarah Stone (MBACP), an experienced counsellor and Registered Member of the BACP.
I have a particular interest in relationships and the impact they can have on wellbeing, including family dynamics, parenting challenges, and difficult or complex relational experiences. As a triplet and a mother of twins, I also understand the complexities of family life and the pressures that can come with parenting and close relationships.
My Approach
With experience supporting a diverse range of clients, I offer a warm, professional and collaborative approach to therapy. I provide a genuine, safe and confidential space where we can explore what is important to you, support meaningful change, and work together towards your goals.
My integrative approach allows me to draw on different therapeutic perspectives and tailor our work to your individual needs.
My Service
Wellstone Therapy is based in Totnes, South Hams, Devon, with sessions available in person and online across the UK.
Free 15-minute phone or video consultations are available to help you decide if counselling with Wellstone Therapy feels right for you.
Training, qualifications & experience
Experienced Counsellor | Qualified 2017 | Registered Member BACP
Qualifications & Training
- Certificate in Integrative Counselling
- FdA in Integrative Counselling
- BA (Hons) First Class in Integrative Counselling
- Gottman Level 1 Clinical Training in Couples Therapy
- Gottman Level 2 Clinical Training in Couples Therapy
Professional Experience
I worked for 2 years as a counsellor at the Iron Mill Counselling Service in Exeter.
In 2017, I founded, co-directed and ran Kairos Counselling & Psychotherapy Service. A busy, city centre counselling service in Exeter, we ran successfully for a number of years before I took a break in 2021 to have my children.
I now run Wellstone Therapy, my private practice based in Totnes.
Current Professional Roles
- Committee Member of the Westcountry Association for Counselling (WAC)
- Founder and Coordinator of the Totnes WAC Group
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
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Long COVID
Covid-induced Chronic Illness
Pregnancy and expecting twins/triplets/multiples
Parenting twins/triplets/multiple
Life as a twin/triplet/multiple
Therapies offered
Photos & videos
Fees
£70.00 per session
Additional information
Individual Counselling (Adults)
60 minutes | In-person & online
- Daytime: £70
- Evening: £80
Longer sessions are available on request
Couples Therapy
In-Person Only
Gottman Couples Assessment - £550
A comprehensive assessment process including:
- An initial 90-minute joint session
- 2 x individual sessions
- Relationship assessment using the research-based Gottman Relationship Checkup
- 90-minute feedback session.
This initial assessment will enable me to understand the strengths and challenges within your relationship, identify the patterns that may be affecting you, and tailor our work together to your needs and goals as a couple.
Couples Sessions
Ongoing couples sessions following the initial assessment.
90 minutes | In-person only
- Daytime: £145
- Evening: £155
Longer sessions are available on request
I use Carepatron for video consultations and online sessions, a secure, GDPR-compliant telehealth platform. You do not need to download anything; simply click the secure link sent to you when your session is confirmed.
Further information
Specialist Areas
My particular areas of interest include:
- Relationships and Couples Therapy
- Family Relationships
- Chronic illness and disability, and the impact of significant life changes
Specialist Directory Listings
I am also listed on Chronic Living, a directory specifically for people living with chronic illness.
In support of those living with chronic illness, I am currently writing an article for Chronic Living, exploring the impact of medical gaslighting on the experiences of people living with chronic illness and the importance of belief in the therapy room. The article will be published on their website.
LGBTQ+
I’m an LGBTQ+ friendly practitioner and welcome clients of all sexual orientations and gender identities.
