About Me
Hi, I’m Sarah – a counsellor offering warm, non-judgemental support to individuals across the UK. Based near Brighton, I work mainly online, helping people make sense of their relationships, inner conflicts, and the messiness of being human.
My approach is integrative, meaning I bring together different ideas and tools to shape each session around what’s most helpful for you. I stay open and curious, because no two people are the same.
I often work with people who feel stuck in their relationships, in patterns they can’t quite shift, or in how they see themselves. Issues like anxiety and depression come up a lot too, as well as navigating neurodiversity, including ADHD and autism. If any of this sounds familiar, we can explore what’s going on beneath the surface and look for a way forward, whatever that might mean for you.
At the heart of my work is a belief in self-acceptance. I’ll support you to explore your experiences, connect with all parts of yourself, even the ones you tend to push away, and find your own way forward, with more understanding and compassion.
Availability: I’m currently offering short-term counselling (6–12 sessions) before taking an extended break from July onwards. I plan to re-open in early 2026 and will update this page once I’m taking on new clients again.
My Approach
A safe, inclusive space
My approach is inclusive, trauma-informed, and non-judgemental. I welcome people of all backgrounds, identities, and relationship styles, and I work collaboratively to create a space that feels safe, respectful, and emotionally supportive. We’ll go at your pace, with care and attention to building trust as the work unfolds.
Counselling shaped around you
I use different types of therapy and bring them together in a way that suits you. I believe everyone can change — and that you know yourself best. In our sessions, we’ll explore what’s on your mind and work towards the changes you want to make.
My approach draws from:
Person-Centred Therapy – offering warmth and acceptance so you feel truly heard
Gestalt Therapy – helping you stay present and work with parts of yourself that feel in conflict
Transactional Analysis (TA) – exploring how we relate to others and the roles we take on (e.g. Parent, Adult, or Child)
Psychodynamic and attachment theory – looking at how early experiences shape your current relationships and emotional life
Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) – often helpful when working with addiction or behaviour change, to build motivation and practical coping tools
These approaches help you understand yourself more deeply, shift stuck patterns, and move forward in a way that feels real and lasting.
Qualifications and Training
I hold a Diploma in Integrative Therapeutic Counselling, awarded by the Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body (CPCAB).
I’m currently training with Relate to become a Relationship Counsellor. It’s deepening my work with individuals around their relationships and building my skills in working with more than one person in the session, whether that’s a couple, friends, or other relationship setups.
I’ve completed additional training in areas including:
Gender, sex and relationship diversity (GSRD)
Neurodiversity
Culturally competent therapy
Drug and alcohol awareness
Work Experience
For the past year, I’ve volunteered as a counsellor at Change Grow Live, a drug and alcohol charity, where I offer face-to-face sessions to support people in recovery.
I’ve also spent 18 months volunteering with Headstrong, a low-cost online counselling service, supporting clients with relationship issues, anxiety, autism and more.
Before training as a counsellor, I spent 16 years working in marketing and communications for charities. I worked with Relate, which supports people with their relationships; Turning Point, which helps people with drug, alcohol and mental health issues; and Alzheimer’s Society, which supports people living with dementia and their families.
When I’m not counselling, I work as a freelance marketing and communications consultant – mostly still with charities.
