Online & In Person Appointments Available and Walk & Talk Therapy
When life feels overwhelming, you don’t have to face it alone.
You may be here because something in your life feels difficult right now.
Perhaps anxiety is taking up more space than you would like – constant worrying, overthinking, feeling on edge or struggling to switch off your mind.
You might be coping with grief or bereavement and finding that the world around you seems to carry on while you are
still trying to make sense of what has changed.
Or perhaps your mood has been low for a while. You may feel exhausted, stuck, disconnected from yourself or unsure how to move forward.
Sometimes people also come to therapy because relationships feel complicated, stress has become overwhelming,
or past experiences still seem to affect how they feel day to day.
Whatever may be bringing you to therapy, you’ll find a space where your experiences are listened to with care and understanding.
Join me in a calm accepting space
where you can explore what matters to you.
I offer a warm, confidential and non-judgemental space where you can talk openly about what you are experiencing.
In our work together, we move at a pace that feels safe for you. My aim is to help you better understand what you are going through, develop ways to cope with difficult feelings, and begin to feel more steady and hopeful again.
The relationship between therapist and client is incredibly important.
Feeling safe, accepted and able to be honest helps create the foundation for meaningful change.
Taking the first step
Reaching out for counselling can feel like a big step, and it is natural to have questions.
I offer a free, no-obligation phone or video call where you can ask questions, talk briefly about what has brought you here, and see whether working together feels right for you.
You do not have to do this on your own.
About Me
Hi
I’m Sara - a psychotherapist and counsellor, a mum of three, and before becoming a therapist I worked as a teacher and school governor for over twenty years.
My approach to therapy is warm, grounded and compassionate. I work integratively, which means I draw on different therapeutic approaches according to your needs. This can include mindfulness, cognitive behavioural strategies, positive psychology and EMDR, while always keeping our relationship at the centre of our work together.
I believe therapy is about feeling heard and understood. I listen deeply, without judgement, and where helpful I may gently challenge patterns that no longer serve you.
I’m only too aware that life can throw experiences at us which shape us in ways we never expected. My own experiences have given me a deep understanding of how difficult life can sometimes feel. I understand something of the impact of anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, health challenges, neurodivergence, and times when life feels overwhelming or uncertain. Alongside my own lived experiences, I have over 1,500 hours of therapeutic work supporting clients through many different challenges.
I always provide a calm, confidential space where you can breathe, slow down, and feel supported again - no pressure, no judgement and together we can find a way to better times.
I have particular experience supporting adults and young people living with anxiety, including the ways anxiety can affect everyday life. I have also worked extensively with young women and girls who are autistic or who identify with autistic traits.
When you work with me, we can begin to understand what may be keeping you feeling stuck and find ways to reduce the impact this is having on your life. We can help you move towards greater calm and a stronger sense of connection with yourself.
You do not have to carry these things on your own.
Professional Affiliation
As an Accredited Registrant of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS), I am committed to ethical work and professional standards.
You can feel confident that my qualifications and practice are client-centred, supervised and safe.
I regularly undertake extra training and I also attend regular supervision to support me in giving my clients the
best possible service.
"Talking with Sara has seriously changed how I view my life and I have felt a huge shift in my mood. She is calm and makes me feel I can speak about anything.
It's surprised me, but talking has really helped."
- Male Client -
"Sara has an ability to connect with children - you can tell she has years of experience in working with young people. Before I knew it I heard laughter coming from the room. After a while I was able to see changes in my child's behaviour at home and their confidence has definitely grown."
- Parent of Adolescent Client -