Professional Qualifications

Level 4 Diploma in Counselling Practicum (AIM)

Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Supervision

BSc (Honours) Open Degree, Upper Second Class, 2.1
(Psychology of Childhood & Youth), (Living Psychology), (Approaches to Mental Health), (Counselling & Forensic Psychology)

Certificate in Online & Telephone Counselling

Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills & Theory (NCFE)

Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills (CPCAB)

CBT Practitioner Certificate

CPD Family & Relationship Counselling

Advanced Cognitive Behavioural Therapy-Level 4 Award (Higher Distinction)

Child Counselling Level 3 Award (Higher Distinction)

NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Awareness of Mental Health Problems

NCFE Level 2 Certificate in The Principles of Dementia Care

NCFE Level 2 Certificate in The Principles of End of Life Care

Sand Therapy Training

CPD Certificate in Child & Adolescent Mental Health

CPD Certificate in CBT

CPD Certificate from Derby University- Understanding Autism, Aspergers & ADHD

I am a qualified Young Person's Mental Health First Aider

Bereavement Support Training

Certificate in Autism & ADHD in Higher Education

Certificate in Safeguarding

TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Self-harm and Suicide Awareness & Prevention (RQF)

Specialisation Certificate in CBT for OCD

I hold Personal Indemnity Insurance which protects both myself and my clients. I also meet regularly with a Supervisor in order to ensure that I am fully meeting the needs of my clients.

I uphold the standards and ethics required by the National Counselling Society (NCS), and the British Association for Counsellors & Psychotherapists (BACP).

About Me

I have a vast experience of working with people of all ages, genders, diversities and cultures. It has been an absolute privilege being a Counsellor, working alongside my clients and sharing their unique experiences whilst being part of their journey towards positive change.

• I have previously worked in the Police Service, Youth Service, and the Health Service. I have also worked as an Educational Mentor and Support Tutor, working with Children & Young People unable to cope with being part of the mainstream education system.
• I have volunteered as a Schools Counsellor for Young Devon, where I worked together with young people who have been suffering anxieties caused by bullying, gender confusions, and family breakdowns.
• I also work with young people in my private practice who experience low self esteem, social anxiety, and the pressures and uncertainties that they experience in their life at home, school, college and university.
• I have also trained as a Cruse Bereavement Support Volunteer, and I now have a greater understanding of death and loss and what it can mean to different people.
• I regularly study (CPD) Continued Professional Development courses relating to Counselling. I enjoy gaining new skills and information whilst maintaining my knowledge and enhancing my abilities which in turn benefit my clients.
• I am an Affiliate Counsellor working with several companies through the EAP (Employment Assistance Programme)
• I am a Specialist Mental Health Mentor, supporting University students with mental health, ADHD & Autism
  
  
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Messages received from previous clients

"Thank you so much for your help over the last 6 months.
I've managed to change the way I think and feel about things and learnt so many great tools to use. I wouldn't have been able to do it without your help. I cant thank you enough."

“Sarah was wonderful. She knew just how to help me. She was very kind and caring. I learnt so many good tools to use from her".

“I cannot thank my counsellor, Sarah, enough for all her help, support, and guidance. My mood massively improved in a short amount of time. I really valued the weekly sessions and opening up to someone who could remain impartial. The skills and coping mechanisms I have learnt from these sessions are ones I will continue to use in the future.”

"Just a note to say thank you for your help over the last few weeks and sharing a small part of the incredible journey that we all tread
As I drove down that winding road yesterday the feeling of positivity ,new beginnings, and success was amazing"

“Sarah was an amazing counsellor who has really helped provide me with the tools I needed to reduce my anxiety and overwhelming feelings. I can definitely see a change in the way that I deal with stress both relating to my work and personal life thanks to Sarah’s support. She dealt with me in a kind, caring and friendly manner and I looked forward to our sessions each week. I would recommend this service to anyone as it has really helped my set out to achieve the goals that I set for myself from the beginning.”