About me
I’m Sarah, a friendly, down to earth therapist, EMDR practitioner and supervisor based in Greater Manchester. My therapeutic style is collaborative, engaging and attuned. I call a spade a spade and enjoy taking a curious, creative and practical approach to problem solving.
As a neurodivergent supervisor, I understand that traditional approaches don’t always work for everyone. I aim to create an environment that is transparent, affirming, and adaptable. I specialise in supporting neurodivergent clients and therapists alike, bringing both personal insight and professional experience to this work. I welcome people of all cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities.
In my supervisory work, my style is candid and curious. I strive to compassionately bring attention to areas for growth and improvement through thoughtful observation. I bring extensive experience in managing high risk situations and employ a thorough, trauma and safeguarding informed approach.
I have a particular interest in supporting therapists moving into or developing private practice. I run my own full time practice and wrote my MSc thesis on what makes an effective counselling practice. My aim is to help supervisees build practices that are effective, ethical, sustainable and authentic to them.
I consider this work a great privilege and I aim to be the very best I can be for the people I support. I’m committed to ongoing self reflection and leaning into discomfort. I believe the work we ask of our clients is work we should also be willing to do ourselves, and I strive to embody that in my own life while encouraging my supervisees to do the same. I believe a supervisor should not only empower you to grow, but also ignite a spark of curiosity and inspiration for the unusual and special work we do.
Training, qualifications & experience
Senior-Accredited (MBACP) Psychotherapist, EMDR practitioner, ADHD coach and Counselling Supervisor with ten years experience across the mental health sector, including enduring mental health services, care settings, EAPs, charities and private practice. Fully insured, DBS-checked and ISO-registered, engaged in ongoing supervision and CPD.
Qualifications
- MSc Advanced Counselling and Psychotherapy Studies (with Distinction). The University of Salford
- Postgraduate Certificate in Counselling and Psychotherapy. The University of Salford
- The Official Introduction to Transactional Analysis (TA101). The University of Salford
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Part 1, 2 & 3. EMDR Europe
- Accredited Postgraduate Certificate in Supervision in Counselling. Heaton Moor Counselling and Therapy Centre
- Neurodiversity Awareness Diploma (with Distinction). Centre Of Excellence
- ADHD Coaching Certification (with Distinction), Naturalistico
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
Therapies offered
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Fees
£80.00 per session
Additional information
Finding a counsellor you connect with is one of the most important parts of therapy. In my experience, the relationship you build with your therapist matters more than any particular approach or technique. I offer a free initial telephone consultation (15–20 minutes) for all new enquiries. This is a chance to talk about what’s bringing you to therapy, ask any questions and get a sense of how it feels to speak with me, with no pressure to continue.
You’re welcome to get in touch by email to arrange this.
Fees
Psychotherapy
50 minutes: £80
EMDR
50 minutes: £90
75 minutes: £130
100 minutes (double session / two hours): £170
Clinical Supervision
Qualified practitioners
90 minutes: £90
Trainee practitioners
60 minutes: £70
90 minutes: £85
Further information
Testimonials:
- “Sarah put me at ease from the very start and was easy to talk to. Speaking with her made me feel like a person who mattered in this world and I wasn't alone. I strongly recommend Sarah, if you want to speak to someone that will not judge, who is open and honest.” - Anon
- “Sarah was brilliant. She seemed to understand me and my issues instinctively and gave me meaningful guidance. I felt valued, listened to and now I know how to move forward. Thank you for being there” - Anon
