Meet Sarah

I’m Sarah and I’m an accredited therapist.

I am committed to providing you with a confidential and peaceful space, where you are safe to say the things you are really thinking, free from judgement and worry about upsetting or not pleasing someone. A place where you can begin to heal.

There is no ‘one size fits all’ in therapy. I will tailor your sessions to your specific needs and circumstances. I will give you the time and space to tell, and make sense of, your story. I will support you to recognise your patterns, understand where they might originate from and help you consider what change, if any, you wish to make.

My practice is trauma informed and consent led.

I believe that therapy is shaped by the relationship that we create together. An environment where you can say difficult things, experience emotions, safe in the knowledge that you won’t be judged.

I can’t promise that therapy will always be easy, but I will be with you every step of the way. I offer therapy that is safe, encouraging, compassionate and well informed. I have the expertise that you need and deserve.

Outside Therapy

Outside the therapy room I love to swim, practice breathwork and run (very slowly!). I like to swap my Dr Martens for my walking boots on a daily basis, where you’ll find me in nature walking Kitty, my boxer dog! I’m married with two teenage daughters. I’m partial to great coffee and a good book too!

Qualifications and Training

Below are some of my key qualifications:

BSc (Hons) in Person Centred Counselling & Psychotherapy (University of Derby)
Foundation Degree in Person Centred Counselling & Psychotherapy (University of Derby)
PG Cert in Clinical Supervision (University of Derby)
Certificate in Couples and Relationship Counselling
Diploma in Specialist Psychotherapy Working with Boarding School Survivors (training by Nick Duffell)
Creative Couple Work – Foundation & Advanced Year (training by Nick Duffell)
Level 3 Breathwork Coaching
Certificate in Online (The Bedfordshire Centre for Therapeutic Studies.
Counselling (Webcam and Phone)
Understanding Bereavement
Infant Loss Training
Understanding Autism, ADHD & Asperger’s
Creative Journalling

I am currently studying:

Group Facilitation for Boarding School Suvivor Workshops with Nick Duffell

I regularly attend training days to keep my skills and knowledge current and up to date.

I’m an Accredited Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), the governing body for counselling and psychotherapy. I am proud to have met the eligibility criteria for experienced practitioners, demonstrating my commitment to high standards of knowledge, extensive experience, and ongoing personal development through a rigorous and detailed assessment process.

I am bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and Professional Conduct Procedure.

Inclusivity

Creating a world where everyone feels seen, heard and valued is extremely important to me.

I work with people of all genders, ages, disabilities, neuro-diversities, cultures, ethnicities, sexual orientation, faiths, class and socio-economic groups. When meeting in person my room is on the ground floor and fully accessible. Alternatively we can meet online via zoom. I use dyslexia friendly fonts and off white paper. Should you have a specific learning and accessibility need, I will work hard to understand your uniqueness and meet your needs as best as I possibly can.

My invitation to you.....

I would love to meet with you for an introductory call (either by phone or by zoom), to see if the way that I work might be a good fit for you.

Typically an introductory call lasts around 20 minutes, I will ask you about what has brought you to search for a therapist, what’s been happening for you recently and for a little background. It’s really an opportunity for us to get to know each other, for you can ask any questions you might have.

There is no obligation to start therapy with me but if we do both feel that we would work well together and our diaries match up, we can arrange our first session together.