Sarah Tinsley

Sometimes life can look rosy to the outside world but inside maybe you are feeling flat, exhausted, low, angry, anxious, or unfulfilled.   Perhaps your internal world feels like it’s spinning out of control.  Leaving you feeling lost, uncertain and unsettled.  

It could be that you are pleasing others all the time.  Or you feel like you’ve lost sight of who you are, unsure of what you truly want from life, making it impossible to set boundaries or asking for what you really want or need. . 

Maybe you are snapping at the people around you, constantly pushing people away and yet feeling so lonely.    It could be that you feel stuck in a repetitive cycle, not sure which way is up. 

I offer a consistent, confidential,  protected oasis where you can find comfort in sharing your story, rediscover who you are and what you want.  Begin to set boundaries and rebuild relationships with yourself and those in your life. 

I have a special interest in working with people who grew up in a boarding school environment; those who have experienced grief and loss; people who are experiencing difficulties in their relationships.  

I am warm, caring, calm and down to earth.   I am committed to providing you with a soothing and confidential environment, where you are free to say the things you are really thinking, free from judgement.  

I’m kind, yet able to gently challenge, to help you look at things from a different perspective.  Enabling you to take a step back, untangle your thoughts and see things more clearly.   I will really listen to you, ask you questions and understand what life is really like for you. 

My approach is guided and informed by Person Centred Counselling, Internal Family Systems, Compassion Focused Therapy. Solution Focused Therapy, Breathwork and Creative Arts Therapy; essentially, I’m influenced by you, we work at your pace and in a way that is right for you.

I work Tuesday - Friday daytimes (9am - 6pm).    I offer a free introductory call (via phone or zoom) for us to get to know each other a little, for you to ask any questions you might have and for us to decide together if the way that I work will suit you.    Calls usually last between 20-30 minutes.  

I work with client short term (8-12 sessions) or longer term.  We can discuss your individual needs and circumstances during the introductory call.  

I work online (via zoom), by phone and in person at my room near Chorley.  My room is easily accessible, close to Leyland, Chorley, Preston, Wigan, Bolton and surrounding areas.  Free parking is available on site.

Sound good?  Contact me in whatever way feels most comfortable for you (or least daunting!), phone, email, text or complete the enquiry form to arrange a free introductory call or ask any questions you might have.

• Boarding School Separation and Boarding School Syndrome
• Parental separation in childhood
• Childhood trauma and / or abuse
• Identity loss - who am I?

Sessions usually take place once a week, however, I can work flexibly depending on your needs and circumstances.

1:1 (In person or online) - £80 (60 minutes)

Couples / Relationship (In person or online) - £120 (90 minutes)

Payment can be made in advance via the pay button on your confirmation email.    

DBS: I am enhanced DBS Checked

Insurance: I hold relevant and up to date Professional Indemnity Insurance through Holistic Insurance Services

Data Protection: I am fully compliant with the Data Protection Act 2018 and the GDPR.  I am registered with the Information Commissioners Office (Reference Number ZA528855).