Sarah May Thorpe
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About me
Compassionate and Insightful Therapies.
As an experienced mature Psychotherapist /Counsellor who has lived my own life and professional challenges, I offer compassion, sensitivity and insightful therapy that can offer you depth and understanding to what you are experiencing. I trained as a person centred therapist which is at the heart of my practice. Over time I have trained in different approaches to be able to meet different people’s needs in therapy.
I also have an experienced and skilled network of counsellors/psychotherapists who can provide different approaches or offer different availability to myself. I can signpost you if I cannot offer what you need.
“We are always learning about ourselves and others.”
EMDR for adults and children aged 6 plus
I am currently accepting adults and children for EMDR therapy, which can be highly effective for addressing past trauma, PTSD, OCD, anxiety, social anxiety, and phobias. These issues often prevent enjoyment and pleasure in relationships, life, home, and work. You or your children may be experiencing sleep disturbances nightmares, flashbacks, dissociation, risky behaviours and much more
Internally you may experience feelings of guilt, worthlessness, or a sense of overwhelming responsibility, or fearful of people and the world.
EMDR can be a powerful therapeutic intervention for processing trauma and fostering healing
Your Reasons for Psychotherapy and Counselling.
‘You matter, your life matters, and no one can decide what matters to you’.
Life can be challenging, and we all struggle at times, feeling stuck, helpless, and exhausted
Emotions such as anger, sadness, and frustration can slow us down and affect our relationships and self-worth. Depression and anxiety are often symptoms of unresolved or recent experiences.
Therapy provides a confidential space to make sense of what is happening or has happened. It's a time to download your emotions and express what you need in a safe environment where you won't be judged.
My Approach
I offer a combined approach in therapy, integrating creativity and interactivity, both online and offline. My aim is to be inclusive of all, tailoring my approaches to suit individual needs, whether through talking or creative expression.
Services Offered
Adults
Depending on your needs, we will explore what is important to you and what is affecting you. For those who have experienced childhood abuse or other traumatic experiences, long-term therapy might be preferred. I provide therapy to individuals who have been sexually, emotionally, or physically abused, and those who have experienced neglect.
Family Conflict/Relationships
Exploring family dynamics, attachments, and roles can help us understand ourselves and our family members better. Therapy can help bridge divides and reduce friction in relationships.
Couple/Parenting Relationship Problems
Initial sessions help understand your needs and hopes, offering a structured yet tailored approach to resolving difficulties.
Loss/Bereavement
Grief can bring a tsunami of emotions. Therapy provides a safe space to express and navigate these emotions
Anxiety and Depression
Exploring the root causes of anxiety and depression can lead to deeper insights and understanding, helping you find a way forward.
Working with survivors of sexual abuse, aligning with Carolyn Springs' approaches and providing EMDR where appropriate.
- Exploring family dynamics and history to gain deeper insights.
- Discussing life, death, and the meaning of it all.
My role as a counselor is to support you emotionally on your personal journey, helping you navigate your experiences and find your own sense of self.
If you are interested in starting or continuing therapy, please reach out. Together, we can explore the best path forward for you.
Young People and Children Services
I offer a combined creative and diverse approach alongside talking if this suits your child.
As we are now are very aware, there are many challenges at school, as well as stress and pressures with friendships and social media that are affecting our young people and children today . I have experience in offering support for self-harming behaviours ( please contact CAMHS first to be assessed for more complex needs before contacting me) traumatic experiences, and general anxiety and depression.
My approach with this age group is to find what works for them in the therapy space, such as:
Using play to help children express their feelings and experiences.
Sand Tray Therapy
Allowing children to create scenes with miniature figures in a sandbox, which helps them process their emotions and experiences.
Interactive Creative Therapeutic Activities
Engaging in activities like drawing, painting, and crafting to facilitate expression and healing.
Storytelling: Using stories and narratives to help children make sense of their experiences and emotions.
By using these methods, I aim to create a safe and supportive environment where children and young people can explore their feelings and experiences and resources to take care of their needs.
If you have any questions or need more information, feel free to contact me
Training, qualifications & experience
- Email Counselling
- Part 1, 2 & 3 of EMDR
- Level 1 of EMDR for children
- Working with autism CPD
- UNDERSTANDING ADHD CPD
- Current- DBT diploma
- Creative Therapies CPD
- Sand tray Therapy CPD
- Couples Counselling Tavistock
- Working with Children Dip May 2016 - Lindum college
- Stress Management DipMarch2015 - Stonebridge
- BSC Therapeutic CounsellingSept - Leeds Met
- PTTLS Northern College
- Leadership and Management Northern College
- Working with Parents Northern College
- Triple P Level 4 June
- Diploma in Counselling Sept Barnsley College
- Group work skills
- Diploma in NNEB Doncaster College
- Stress Management Dip Stonebridge
- BSC Therapeutic Counselling
- PTTLS Northern College
- Leadership and Management Northern College
- Working with Parents Northern College
- Triple P Level 4 Parenting Programme
- Diploma in Counselling Barnsley College
- Working with Children Diploma (Bacp endorsed )
- Bsc Therapeutic Counselling
- Level 4 Diploma in Person Centred Counselling ABC
- Group work skills
- Cognitive Disorders CPD
- Cognitive Behaviour Therapy CPD
- Working with Parents Level 3 City and Guilds
- ILM award in leadership and management skills
- Accredited in the Triple P Positive Parenting in group and individual sessions
- NNEB Diploma
- PTTLS
- Identifying child sexual abuse.CPD
- Child sex exploitation CPD
- Dance and Drama Therapy CPD
- Solution focused CPD
- Working with older people CPD
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
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
Emdr
Email Counselling
Therapies offered
Photos & videos
Fees
£45.00 - £75.00
Free initial telephone or online session
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
For individuals/families on low income /students only please enquire
I have some limited spaces for concessions.
When you enquire ask me if there are any spaces available for the lowest rate.
Weekly sessions are recommended and most effective, fortnightly sessions can work and this can manage cost and time.
When I work
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My general working hours are Monday -Thursday with some out of hour exceptions.
It is safe to send a text message and/or voicemails.
Please ask for a call back.
Further information
My experience, skills and training are based in working with the following:
- Mild/severe Depression
- EMDR for trauma
- Anxiety
- Couple and relationship work
- Low self esteem, confidence
- Family relationships
- Childhood issues
- Bereavement
- Mental health
- Relationships
- Separation and divorce
- working with young people/children
- Self harm
- Social anxiety
- older people
