About me
Hi my name is Sarah. I'm a Child Psychologist I work with children and young people. My focus when working with children and young people is to find a way to work with them to help with all of their areas of difficulty, from emotional to school and the variety of difficulties they can experience. I find that children and young people feel most comfortable when they have routine, so the children will always have the same time and day each week, this helps build rapport.
I specialise in inclusive therapies which means I can use a variety of techniques which will best support each child individually. From behaviour, emotion, learning, social difficulties, crisis, sensory and much more. I work with the child and family to best support everyone. I try to focus primarily on cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and mix in play and solution focused therapy alongside this.
It can be frightening seeing a child or young person struggling which is why I like to build a good relationship with parents or carers. This way we can all work together to support the young person. I can be there to offer advice and support for everyone involved.
I am registered with the British Psychological Society and throughout the sessions, I will be empathetic, non-judgemental, and I will listen to you to understand your needs and offer a person-centred Integrative approach over several sessions.
The initial assessment will be face to face and allow you to meet with me and give both myself and you an idea of what the best support options will be, and I can give you the expected number of sessions that will be required.
Although there is a cost to these sessions, they will be paid in a block of three or six for continuity of care.
I also offer ADHD assessments and will soon be offering Autism Assessments.
I offer supervision for counsellors working with children and young people.
I also offer work to external companies for reports needed urgently.
So what is person-centred counselling? - This means that I will listen and be sympathetic to your problems and will help lead you to understand how to find your own strengths and personal identity and lead you to make your way successfully through your journey. There are no right or wrong answers and you will be asked to complete an anonymous form in each session to monitor your depression and anxiety levels.
Meet your Psychologist - Sarah Thompson
I am a children and young people's Psychologist, experienced and passionate about working with children from the age of eight. I use elements of play and art therapy, drawing from my experience as a Social Worker and a counsellor. I aim to provide a safe, therapeutic environment in which you and your child can be themselves and speak freely. Beginning to recognise and work through difficult emotions, often for the first time, results in increased emotional balance and confidence.
My person-centred approach is non-directive, child-led and gentle in order to establish a therapeutic and nurturing relationship. You and your child set the pace, enabling trust and a sense of control. With my guidance, offering unconditional empathy, he/she is given the space and time to feel comfortable to share difficult emotions and work through them.
Let me help you/your child so they can feel more emotionally secure, more confident and better able to cope with change. Having a confidential space to play, draw and talk without worrying about family/friends' emotional response will help to restore more harmonious family life, leaving everyone less anxious and more in control.
Training, qualifications & experience
- BA (Hons) Social Work
- Level 3 Therapeutic Diploma Counselling
- Level 4 Therapeutic Diploma Counselling
- Diploma Child Psychology
- Registered with HCPC and NCS
- MSc Psychology
- Clinical Supervision Diploma
- Level 5 CBT Practice Diploma
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.
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
Other areas of counselling I deal with
I help with a range of issues using CBT and Solution focused Therapy and sometimes a little play and person centred therapy. Here are some of the reasons children and young people may attend therapy:-
- Trauma Therapy
- School issues/bullying
- Anxiety Therapy- GAD
- Self Esteem Work
- Anger Therapy
- Eating Disorder Therapy
- OCD Therapy
- Self Harm
- Suicidal Thoughts
- Family Issues
Therapies offered
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Fees
£20.00 - £45.00
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
Special offers on ADHD assessments £600 this month only!
Supervision £75 only!
When I work
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Further information
Is it confidential? - Confidential is key, I would like you to feel relaxed and safe during your sessions. I understand how difficult it can be to decide to undertake personal counselling sessions and the need to build a trustworthy relationship with your counsellor. The sessions are completely confidential, I will not share any information you have divulged unless I feel there is a risk of personal harm or risk to a third party or details are provided of a crime or an act of terrorism. I completely follow the guidelines set by the BACP and NCS.
I cannot make a session - I recommend that you follow the advice we discuss on the number and regularity of the sessions. However, I understand that there are times when you will not be able to make a session, or cases where the I may not be available. In these cases, I ask that sessions are rearranged promptly to make sure you do not lose your entitlement. I cannot refund prepaid sessions but are able to rearrange pre-paid sessions.
Is there a waiting list? - Although there is currently no waiting list, there may be times when availability is overtaken by demand and in these cases, I will set up a waiting list where clients will be offered counselling on a first-come, first-served basis.
What are the costs involved? - The initial telephone-based assessment is £20, I offer low-cost ongoing sessions for a set fee depending on if the therapy is over the telephone, in person or on a home visit. All costs will be discussed at your assessment.
I prefer to have my sessions in person, can you visit my house? - If you live within a 15-mile radius of our office, I may be able to offer sessions at home, however, these will be subject to approval and at a higher cost than sessions provided over the telephone.
