Sarah Swarbrick

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Prof. Dip. Therapeutic Counselling. Reg.MNCPS
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About me

I work with people who are ready for change but feel that they would like someone to work alongside them to find a way forward. I help clients address anxiety, depression, social anxiety and many other issues. My work bridges the space between counselling and coaching, and is very much around finding what you want, and working on getting you there.

I offer both long and short term counselling for a wide range of issues. I work in a relational and client centred way to create with you, a programme of therapy which meets your needs.

My aim is to help build your confidence, and to work with you to develop strategies which will help and support you long after therapy is completed.

My work explores the roots of the difficulties you might experience, helping to understand the underlying issues and put them into context.

Once you are ready, we'll take a solution focused approach, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy approaches, therapeutic enquiry, and any techniques which you want to bring yourself to work with those issues.

I am also a qualified and experienced counselling supervisor. Please feel free to view my supervisor profile on this site.

Training, qualifications & experience

I hold a Level 5 BTEC Professional Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and a Diploma in Counselling Supervision.

I am a registered member of the National Counselling Society.

Experience in Practice:  Counselling since 1997.   Supervising since 2014.

Currently I am in private practice where my clients bring a broad range of issues that they wish to explore. My work is relational, seeking to build a warm and trusting therapeutic partnership with my clients, and working with them to achieve the goals they have set for themselves.

I have many years of counselling experience, initially in the addiction recovery/ mental health field.  The experience gained here has been invaluable, and has given me a good grounding for my current work in helping clients who are looking for change.


Member organisations

school Registered / Accredited

Registered / Accredited

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NCPS
National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS)

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In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.

Accredited register membership

National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society
Accredited Register Scheme

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National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society

Areas of counselling I deal with

Therapies offered

Fees

£60.00 - £70.00

Additional information

Consultations are charged at £60 before 5.00pm, and £70 from 5.00pm until 8.00pm.   Sessions last for 50 minutes, and are payable in advance.

My fees are £60 for counselling sessions before 5.00pm, and £70 between 5.00pm and 8.00pm,  payable on the day of the session.

£65 for one hour of counselling supervision and £95 for ninety minutes supervision.

When I work

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Night

I have some sessions available between 11.00 am and 8.00 pm on Wednesdays and Thursdays.  I offer online counselling and supervision via either Zoom or Skype.

Further information

I have had a lot of experience in working with artists and clients in creative industries. Also with people working on developing more creative careers and counselling practice.

I also work with clients who are looking for improved communication and change in their relationships, both personal and professional.

Type of session

Online

Types of client

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
Organisations
Employee Assistance Programme

Key details

DBS check info

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I offer sessions via Zoom or Skype, so I'm available wherever you are. The only exception is the USA, which is not covered by insurance.

Additional languages

None

Online platforms

Skype
Zoom

Supervision

Online

Qualified, experienced counselling supervision. My current practice includes qualified counsellors and other supervisors.

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Sarah Swarbrick
Sarah Swarbrick