Meet Sarah

I’m Sarah and I’m a therapist offering sessions online or in person in Chorley, Lancashire.

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

There is no ‘one size fits all’ in therapy. Your sessions will be tailored to you, your needs and concerns. Providing you with the opportunity to understand yourself better, realise how and what you think and feel, what you truly value and believe and appreciate who you are.

Outside Therapy

Outside the therapy room I love to swim and practice yoga. I’m currently learning breathwork which is both challenging and wonderful in equal measures! I like to swap my Dr Martens for my walking boots on a regular basis, combining my love of nature and passion for photography! 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 with Nick Duffell (Currently Studying)
Certificate in Online Counselling (Webcam and Phone)
Understanding Bereavement
Infant Loss Training
Understanding Autism, ADHD & Asperger’s
Creative Journalling

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 bound by its Ethical Framework and Professional Conduct Procedure.

I hold accreditation from The Foundation for Infant Loss.

Inclusive & Diversity Practice

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

The next step

I invite you to arrange an introductory call (either by phone or by zoom). When you get in touch, either my assistant or I will be in touch to arrange a time for us to meet.

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 and for us to see if the way that I work is a good fit for you.

There is no obligation 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.