"Our doubts are traitors, and make us lose the good we oft might win, by fearing to attempt."
- William Shakespeare
ABOUT ME
Hello, my name is Sarah. I am a BACP registered Counsellor and a Qualified CBT therapist.
My interest in mental health and counselling started during my own journey to wellness. I found along the way that I was fascinated with how the brain develops and functions. Before becoming a Cognitive Behaviour therapist, I worked as a meditation and breath work teacher. I also trained and worked as a Reiki practitioner.
Making the decision to reach out for help is a brave act, and in my eyes shows how strong you are. I know it's not an easy task to start therapy, so I always strive to create a warm, non-judgemental, and comforting environment with my clients from beginning to end.
Through the CBT lens, commonly through life experiences, one can have beliefs about themselves and their abilities that continue to get in the way of who they truly are. I know because I have lived it. Through self-discovery and the work done in therapy, one can grow new habits and views of themselves, which are more in alignment with who you want to be.
I specialize in anxiety, OCD, and phobias. I also have extensive work with depression, low self-esteem, behavioural issues and ADHD.
ABOUT MY THERAPY
I am a qualified CBT therapist. I have a deep passion to help others with their mental health and wellbeing. I studied at The Centre Of Therapy in Edinburgh, where I trained as a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist and gained a SQFC level 10 (honours degree) diploma in counselling & group work. I have also completed a variety of CPD to enhance my practice over the years, including ACT, CBT for OCD training, and IFS.
I am a registered member with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), and my practice is overseen by the BACP's code of ethics to ensure that it adheres to professional counselling standards.
I bring warmth and empathy to every session while providing a non-judgemental environment for my clients to talk and explore their thoughts, behaviours and emotions.
I believe in a client centred approach to counselling. This means that I work collaboratively with you to create a treatment plan that meets your unique needs and goals. The foundation of my work is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) with a person-centred approach, but I also pull upon other modalities like Mindfulness-based therapy and Compassion Focused Therapy. I believe in collaboration in the therapeutic journey, as no body knows you better than YOU. I have also trained as a reiki and breath work practitioner, which I would only use with consent or if there was interest from the client. I believe in the mind-body connection and the importance it plays in the path to wellness.
Experience
I have experience in helping individuals with a variety of issues, like:
- Adhd
- Anxiety and anxiety disorders (GAD, OCD)
- Addiction
- Anger management
- Depression
- Grief, loss, or bereavement
- Phobias
- Relationship difficulties
- Self-esteem
- Stress management
- Spirituality
How It Works
Initial assessment: £70 for 50 mins
The first session will be an initial assessment where we will explore your presenting issue and symptoms in-depth, along with what your goals for therapy are.
Counselling Sessions: £70 for 50 mins
All appointments after the first initial assessment will be £70. As we work together we will begin to explore your life and symptoms in a collaborative manner to build the proper treatment plan.
Currently I see clients online via zoom on either a weekly or fortnightly basis.
Availability:
Tuesday 4pm - 9pm (Online)
Wednesday 4pm - 9pm (Online)
Thursday 4pm - 9pm (Online)
