Sarah Whitmarsh

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BA (Hons) Counselling, MBACP (Accred)
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location_on Milford, Surrey, GU8 5BB
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About me

Hi, my name is Sarah Whitmarsh and I am a qualified and accredited Counsellor and Psychotherapist based in Milford, Surrey. I have a BA (Hons) in Integrative Counselling, and hold a PGDip in Adolescent Counselling. I offer a safe and confidential environment, working with you to create a tailored approach to improve your every-day life.

​I welcome children, adolescents, and adults, from all walks of life. No problem is too big or too small, and everyone is worthy of counselling. Taking the step to start counselling may feel daunting, but investing in your mental wellbeing is truly life changing.

My Approach

I follow an integrative approach to counselling, which tailors different approaches and methods to suit your needs, creating a personal experience in a non-judgemental and caring way. Whether it be talking, exploring creativity, or both, the possibilities are endless. Together we will better understand your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours.

I work with current issues you may be facing, as well as past experiences or traumas, to assist you in finding the answers you are seeking. I can help you develop effective coping strategies, build confidence, and navigate daily life with ease.

I consider our relationship as a key factor in your counselling experience and believe that strong authentic relationships enhance personal growth.

Training, qualifications & experience

My Experience

I have experience working with many different issues, including but not limited to:

✔ Anxiety;

✔ Depression;

✔ Bereavement;

✔ Panic Attacks;

✔ Relationship Issues;

✔ Low self-esteem;

✔ Loss of confidence;

✔ Stress;

✔ Personality Disorders;

✔ Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD);

✔ Neurodiversity;

✔ Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD);

✔ Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD);

✔ Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD);

✔ Emotional Regulation;

✔ Communication Skills.


I offer a supportive and affirming space where you can explore your experiences, develop coping strategies, and re-build your confidence and identity. 

Through extensive training and a diverse range of courses, I’ve worked to deepen my knowledge of the varied issues and needs that individuals face, ensuring I can provide the most informed support. These qualifications include:

  • BA (Hons) Counselling – University of Greenwich
  • Access Diploma in Counselling – Guildford College
  • PGDip in Counselling Adolescents
  • ADHD Clinical Services Provider - Childhood through to Adulthood
  • Certificate in Systemic Practice : Families and Couples - Institute of Family Therapy
  • Accredited Confident Hearts Creative Wellbeing and Mindfulness Coach for Young People.
  • Certified Clinical Trauma Professional Training Level 1  - Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute (CCTP)
  • Certificate in Online Counselling  - Counselling Tutor
  • Dip. Nursing (RGN) City University, St Bartholomew's College of Nursing and Midwifery
  • MBACP ( Accred) Registered Counsellor and Psychotherapist.

Member organisations

school Registered / Accredited

Registered / Accredited

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BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

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

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

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British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

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Fees

£60.00 per session
Free initial in-person, telephone or online session

Additional information

Each therapy session is 50 minutes and fees are £60 per session.

To help you decide whether I am the right counsellor for you, I offer a free 30 minute initial meeting. 

I work both in-person from my practice based in Milford (GU8 6BB), and online via Zoom.

24 hrs notice is requested for cancellations.


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Further information

I am an Accredited Member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (MBACP) abiding by their Ethical Framework within my work.

I am fully insured with Holistic Insurance. 

White Lion Offices, 9 White Lion Gardens, Portsmouth Road, Milford, Surrey, GU8 5BB

Type of session

In person
Online

Types of client

Children (0-12)
Young people (13-17)
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
Organisations

Key details

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Online platforms

Zoom