About me
A Warm Welcome, my name is Sarah.
I understand through my own journey, the how life's events and situations can impact, overwhelm and challenge us.
In times when you are struggling to cope and you are not able to find your way through on your own, talking to the right person, can support and help you.
Regain control of your life.
I offer support for you to make beneficial changes, and discover who you are and what you want.
Well done for taking the time to search for a counsellor.
I would love to hear from you and answer any questions you may have.
I offer an initial FREE 30 minute telephone session, to anyone wanting to take the next step.
Counselling -What is it & What is it like?
It is Your Therapy & You can set the Pace.
It is being Supported by Someone who is there Solely for you & your Wellbeing, in a Confidential & non-judgmental Place.
It is somewhere that you can;
- Express what is going on for you Now, your Experiences from the past & Fears of the Future.
- Explore your; Life, Patterns, Relationships & Challenges.
- Share your Losses, Grief, Thoughts & Feelings.
- Look at what you want to Change and Bring into your Life.
- It is for Compassionate Self-Enquiry and Self-Awareness.
- Be Yourself, or to Find yourself!
- Be listened to.
In a Safe & Confidential Space.
- You may Feel like you are Wandering Lost & not seeing the Wood for the Trees.
- You may be Feeling Disconnected from yourself or the world around you. Feel Overwhelmed or Stuck, Isolated, Sad or Worried.
- You may not be able to Hear yourself Think for all the Chattering in your Mind, with all the Responsibilities, Concerns and Challenges that life brings.
Counselling can provide Incredible Support & Insight, with Potential for Positive Change, Growth & Transformation in your life.
Please do get in touch with me by Phone, Text or Email.
I am a Qualified & Accredited Integrative Counsellor, enabling me to pull on different Modalities, Theories & Skills, best suited for You.
I run a Private Counselling Practice within the Beautiful Grounds of Rock Park, Barnstaple. I am a counsellor for SAND (Survivng Abuse Northern Devon cic) and I Facilitate Support Groups for Women Recovering from sexual trauma.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Level 2 Counselling Skills - cpcab.
- Level 3 Counselling Studies - cpcab.
- Level 4 Integrative Counselling - with clinical hours - Heartwood College of Counselling & Psychotherapy
- Pre-Trial Therapy Training Program- Bluestar.
- Level 3 Award in Principles of Safeguarding & Protecting Children, young People or Vulnerable Adults. FAA
- I also hold qualifications as a Kundalini Yoga Instructor & Reiki Master.
Nature & Holistic Practices are my Support Team to Counselling, which is where Understanding, Growth & Belonging happens.
My Journey began when I trained in Reiki, from Self-Healing to Master Level. I then Completed Level 2 Counselling Skills & Level 3 Counselling Studies. I followed this by spending 5 years in Training & Teaching Kundalini Yoga. I also qualified in Universal Healing Rays. I then returned to Counselling Training, qualifying at Advanced Level 4.
I Offer a blend of my Skills, to best suit each Individual.
I am here to help & support you on part of your journey – to know yourself.
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.
The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society This Not For Profit association of counsellors and psychotherapists aim to support the counselling profession, members and training organisations. 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
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
Fees
£35.00 - £45.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Session quantity and frequency can be decided between us upon booking.
£45 per hour.
£35 Concession.
I also have a Passion for the Healing Benefits of Nature, and I offer Walk & Talk Therapy Sessions (after our initial assessment session) where we will Combine our Talking Therapy with the Accompaniment of Walking and being in Nature. Sessions are as above.
When I work
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I am flexible with my working hours and this can be discussed and decided between ourselves during our initial conversation.
Further information
Nature has it’s own Energy and Provides a Unique Therapy all on it’s Own . It is a Calming, Peaceful and Restorative Space to be in, away from the noise and busyness of a town and everyday life.
Being Outside in Nature while Walking and having your Counselling Session, known as Walk & Talk Therapy, can be a Welcome Combination for our Mind, Body and Soul.
I Offer Walk & Talk Therapy as an option after our initial indoor session.
