Hi, my name is Sarah-Jane, (she/her). I’m a qualified and experienced, and compassionate and down-to-earth, counsellor & psychotherapist.

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If you’re looking to make sense of the difficulties in your life, break free from unhelpful patterns, or simply need a space to reflect, I’m here to facilitate that.

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Clients come to me for many reasons, including anxiety, depression, feelings of low self-esteem, loss, past trauma, (including sexual), relationship difficulties, work-related issues, and navigating life transitions. I have particular knowledge & understanding helping people  experiencing alopecia, or family estrangement, or divorce, and clients who are navigating issues around, or are comfortable with, their sexuality, gender identity, or neurodiversity. 

I currently offer sessions online (‘Zoom’) or by phone. I work with adults; individually, or couples/relationally. (Couples may be any dyad, e.g. mother/daughter, grandson/granddad, manager/worker).

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I use a variety of counselling approaches so I can provide you with the support that is right for you, whatever you’re going through.

My core training is in the Person-centred modality, and it is the foundation of my practice. This type of therapy is non-directive, and offers a warm, non-judgemental empathy, though may still involve gentle challenge. 

If requested, I can also integrate mindfulness, self-compassion, attachment theory, trauma-informed practices, and creative resources, to support you to connect with your whole self.

I may draw upon other counselling techniques such as, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, which can help you cope at a more practical level.

Whether you require short-term support to address specific concerns, or you're seeking longer-term therapy to delve deeper into underlying issues, we’ll find an approach that suits you as an individual and meets your unique needs.

 

My Qualifications include:

BACP Accreditation,

a BA (Hons) Degree, (1st), in Person-Centred Counselling and Psychotherapy, 

OCN Diploma in Supervision

a Psychology BSc (Hons) Degree,

a Post grad Diploma (partial) in mental health nursing,

and a P.G.C.E. (Qualified Teacher Status).

 

I have further training in Solution Focused therapy, ACT, Person-Centred Couples Counselling, and have completed the CRUSE Awareness in Bereavement Care Foundation Course. 

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I have experience working in NHS mental health settings, (forensic, substance (mis)use and community).

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​I hold professional indemnity insurance, and have a current enhanced DBS check.

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I comply with General Data Protection Regulation (2018) and am ICO Registered.

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​I am a registered, Accredited member of the ‘British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy’ (BACP), and am bound by their professional code of ethics.

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I also attend regular and varied training, which has included​ sessions or courses on trauma, the impact of domestic violence, eating disorders, and menopause, amongst others.

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Alongside my counselling work in private practice, I also offer Clinical Supervision to other helping professionals, and I am a counsellor at a local university.