Counsellor
Village
Canterbury
About Therapy
I am trained and qualified in integrative therapy. This means I have studied different theories and concepts about the human self, so when I work with you, I will adopt my approach to suit your needs and feelings. This includes concepts such as Person Centred, Gestalt and Transactional Analysis. However, underlying all of my practise is the belief that the relationship I have with you as my client will be the most important part of the work we undertake together.
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I draw my beliefs and values from a person centred approach which means I will provide counselling to you in an empathetic and non-judgemental way which puts you, as the client, at the centre of the sessions. You decide what you want to bring to the sessions and what direction you want to go, with the intention to provide you with a further awareness and understanding of what is happening for you in your life. This can lead to positive growth and change for you, or can help you towards achieving your life goals.
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Counselling usually takes place once a week. However, I can offer fortnightly sessions if appropriate, and our work together will be open-ended, meaning that you are not limited to a fixed amount of sessions. I also offer flexible booking via an online client portal. This means that if you do not want to reserve the same time and day each week, you can book your own appointment to suit your schedule at your own convenience. Prices range from £30-£39 for 50 minutes, and I offer options other than just BACS to make payment quick and convenient for you.
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I have experience counselling adults for a range of different issues. These include:
- Anxiety & panic attacks
- Stress & burnout
- Relationship Issues
- Low mood, sadness & depression
- Perinatal mental health (for example, postnatal depression (PND))
- Family conflicts
- Parenting
- Older people & pensioners
- Self-esteem and self-confidence
- Understanding emotions
I am not limited to this list, so if there is something else you would like counselling in, please feel free to get in touch.
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Face-to-Face Counselling
You can come and see me in my premises out in one of the pretty villages just outside of Canterbury. I am proud to offer a cosy and comfortable room which I hope you would feel safe in.
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Remote/Online Counselling via Zoom or the Telephone
I think online counselling can be just as effective and beneficial as face-to-face and in our busy lives, it can be just more convenient! I will be in the same therapy room as if we were face-to-face to guarantee your confidentiality. You can read about the benefits of online counselling in my blog here.
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Walk & Talk Therapy
My counselling room also acts as a base for the beginning and the end of walk and talk therapy in warmer months. Here we will spend 50 minutes walking a planned and risk-assessed route through the pretty and tranquil countryside of Kent. The benefits of walk and talk therapy are widely documented, and you can read about them in my blog here.
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​I am registered with the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP) which means I adhere to a strict code of professionalism and ethics.
I offer a free and friendly chat over the phone and from this, I hope you will feel safe and supported, and listened to in a warm and non-judgemental way. You can use this time to see if you think I will be a good fit for you, and if you think you would benefit from counselling from me, with absolutely no obligation to proceed.​ If you do wish to go ahead, we can have a discussion about the type of therapy you think would be appropriate for you. Further information can be found at the bottom of the page, or here.
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Learn More about Me
My name is Sarah, and I'm a qualified integrative counsellor, which means I am trained in a number of modalities. Therefore, I will adapt my counselling approach to what suits your needs best. I am BACP registered, DBS checked, hold indemnity insurance and ICO registered.
To learn more about me, please click here.