Who am I?'
"I’ve been described as being a calm presence and ‘down to earth’, with a quiet drive and passion. These are the words of others, but I wholeheartedly take this on board as part of my ‘way of being’ and like to think I take these traits with me as a counsellor. I firmly believe we all have the power within us to discover, challenge and heal issues which impact on our sense of wellbeing. My aim, as a counsellor is to offer safe and grounded support for my clients as they discover and navigate into their authentic ‘way of being".
"My counselling practice is integrative; working with a foundation of Person-Centred Counselling and supported by Mental Health and Wellbeing Coaching. I offer clients a ‘whole person’ perspective, with an intention to actively listen and empathically understand the unique experiences of each individual. Together we can explore past life events, relationships and issues which impact present day wellbeing, gaining insight and clarity to take forward to thrive in a self-determined future."
'It is my firm belief that my client is the expert in their own life, therefore, my practice is grounded in the stability of the therapeutic relationship between myself and my client. I strive to provide a space where clients feel safe, respected, and valued, with the freedom to express themselves openly without judgement. My purpose is to be guided by my client’s specific needs and desires for personal growth and walk alongside them on their wellbeing journey; offering appropriate tools, techniques, and resources to encourage personal development, foster self-empowerment and the motivational creation of choice.’
Sarah has a Post Graduate Diploma in Person-Centred Counselling and an Advanced Diploma in Mental Health and Wellbeing Coaching and is a registered member of BACP and EMCC.
She has gained a great deal of diverse experience counselling in private practice and in the third sector where she has developed and delivered Professional Development training and workshops.
Sarah attends regular supervision to ensure ethical practice and is driven to expand her knowledge and skills in the field of counselling and psychotherapy, attending regular training events and keeping up to date with progressive research in mental health and wellbeing.
“Sarah is not only extremely professional and knowledgeable in her field, but she is also one of the most kind, compassionate and approachable individuals I have met. I felt like I could be 100% myself in my sessions, being completely open and honest about how I felt and at no point feared being judged. One aspect I found helping, and different from previous counselling experiences elsewhere, was Sarah’s ability to challenge me to look deeper into why I felt or behaved the way I did, allowing me to get a greater understanding of myself and giving me the ability to now do this independently.”
“I found it very easy to trust her which was invaluable to me. At that time was the only person that I could trust, and her professionalism helped to guide me through my situation as safely as possible, day by day with the confidence that I needed. She was able to give me the support I needed for the circumstances, especially since I had no close family nearby. The way she helped me understand how the mind and body reacts under specific stressed situations that I experienced and all the knowledge I have gained from her really helped to show me how to deal with similar situations should they ever occur in the future. Hopefully I will never need them but should they, I am grateful to be better prepared.”
“Before I started my counselling with Sarah, I was stuck in a cycle of perpetual self-deprecation. I couldn’t stand to study for my degree out of fear of “not being good enough” and worry for making things worse. I couldn’t go on with it anymore and felt like I had to leave. Sarah has offered me patience and support in a place where I can freely work through my troubles. Now, after 9 months of working with Sarah, I am aiming to return to university to finish my degree with confidence and I’m able to manage my feelings on my own. Sometimes you need to listen to your own thoughts, but sometimes you need someone else to listen first, and that’s where Sarah comes in. Attending Sarah’s sessions was one of the best decisions I’ve made in my life!”
