Dr Sarah Wilson

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Counselling Psychologist BSc(Hons), PgDip, D.Couns.Psy
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location_on Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG3 1RZ
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About me

Sarah is a qualified Doctor in Counselling Psychology with 18 years’ post qualification experience of working within the sector. She currently offers face to face therapy and online therapy to individuals age 18+ who present with a range of mental health issues.  She can offer both short- and long-term therapy to clients.  

Sarah works as an integrative therapist, working with the whole person, focusing on thoughts, feelings, behaviour and physical systems of the individual. Integrative therapy incorporates a range of therapies such as Psychodynamic Therapy, Humanistic Therapy, Transactional Analysis, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness. Using a combination of therapeutic approaches allows her to work with a wide range of presenting issues, ensuring that therapy is tailored to each individuals needs and circumstances. 

Sarah also provides supervision to qualified therapists and therapists in training.

Training, qualifications & experience

Sarah has experience of working for the NHS in GP practices, private practice and various charities in a psychological profession. She has gained considerable experience working with young adults, adults and older adults with a range of mental health challenges. Before setting up a successful private practice in Harrogate, Sarah worked in London for several years for a national cancer charity, as the organisations Healthcare Manager. 

Sarah undertook her psychological studies at The University of Teesside, gaining the following qualifications:

  • 2003 Batchelor of Science (BSc Hons) in Psychology (major) and Counselling (minor)
  • 2004 Post Graduate Diploma (PgDip) in Counselling Psychology.
  • 2006 Doctorate Degree in Counselling Psychology (D,Couns.Psy). 

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Areas of counselling I deal with

Fees

£120.00 per session

Concessions offered for

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Additional information

I will offer an initial 15 minute telephone appointment before an initial consultation is booked in. 

When I work

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I offer appointments between the hours of 9-3pm, Monday to Thursday. Appointments can be in person, face to face or online. 

The Harlow, 1 Cardale Park, Beckwith Head Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG3 1RZ

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone

Types of client

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)

Key details

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