Sauda Hansdot

My name is Sauda (she/her) and I specialise in supporting people who are going through or have been through difficult times. Having gone through several difficult experiences myself, I can understand how hard it can be to make sense of life again. You may feel sad, scared, angry or perhaps it’s hard to feel anything at all, leaving you not knowing who you are anymore. 

I believe that I can help you work through many of the experiences you have been through, and help you to find your way back to you - to find joy and meaning in life again.

It is important to note that anyone, of any age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, or ethnicity can experience or be affected by any of the abusive behaviours listed below. I welcome clients from diverse backgrounds and in diverse relationships, providing a safe, non-judgemental and empathic space for you to explore your thoughts and feelings around many of your experiences. 

Some examples of the kinds of trauma experienced I can help with are:

• Emotional – threatening, humiliating, or insulting behaviour.
• Psychological – behaviour that is manipulative, controlling or intimidating.
• Physical – deliberately hurting or injuring someone, this could include hitting, smacking, shaking, spitting, pinching, misusing medication, inappropriate restraints used.
• Sexual – sexual violence or assault experienced historically or recently.
• Neglectful – inadequate basic care provided for anyone vulnerable, such as food, clothing, healthcare, shelter, education, and supervision. 
• Financial – controlling the ability to acquire, use or maintain financial resources, examples include taking pension payments or controlling shared assets.
• Domestic – Any/all of the above experienced in the family home, this can be between partners, parent/step-parent and child. 
• Intimate Partner/Dating – Any/all of the above experienced between couples.

How I work

I work face to face, online and on the phone.

I understand that the idea of therapy can sometimes feel daunting, but it can also facilitate wonderful growth and change. I use a range of therapeutic approaches in an adaptive manner to best suit your needs and preferences. This means our work together will centre around you as a unique individual, with your own unique experiences and way of looking at the world.

I offer 1-hour sessions on a weekly basis, working with young people and adults. Please do call or text to arrange a free 30-minute initial consultation where we can discuss your goals for counselling and to see if we could develop a compatible therapeutic relationship. 

I offer face to face sessions at my office, or video & phone sessions to allow you the flexibility to access therapy from the comfort of your own home.