Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist - Barnet - Sarah

	Sarah High Street 169 EN5 5SU Barnet
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Sarah | Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist

Introduction

I was brought into the world of counselling when I needed help understanding why I was so punishing of myself. My punishing came in the form of - self-loathing, not looking after myself, being destructive in relationships and friendships and often feeling very angry or very sad. Clients, like me, might not know what their drivers are until they begin exploring these parts of themselves.

As an experienced Integrative Psychotherapist (18+), I work with a diverse range of clients across NHS, Mind, and private practice settings. I specialise in supporting individuals through severe depression, anxiety, trauma, understanding coping mechanisms and feeling 'stuck' with life.

I offer clients a non-judgmental, safe space to process and understand their individual experiences. The work can be open-ended or time-limited.For example, a client could reflect on their childhood and make useful links with how events might effect them in adulthood. Or, a client could concentrate on one specific goal or symptom the client is currently trying to cope with.

My integrative, blended approach both fosters change and grows self-compassion and self-acceptance. I can listen empathically and offer different perspectives. I collaborate with the client to outline therapeutic goals and can integrate your sessions with tools to help you navigate today’s often fast-paced and unpredictable world.

FAQs

Who do I work with:

I offer individual therapy sessions for adults aged 18 and older. My practice is fully inclusive, welcoming people of all neurotypes, backgrounds, and life experiences.

How do I get started:

I offer a free initial counselling consultation, typically lasting 15-30 minutes via phone or video. The consultation is a brief, exploratory conversation to talk about your reasons for seeking help, understand my approach, and assess comfort. Asking about your current challenges and a brief history of your mental health are helpful areas to cover during the consultation.

How do I know I need counselling:

Often our inner voice, the voice that pops up when we haven’t achieved or haven’t communicated, is a harsh inner critic. Do you imagine how life might be if that voice were kind and forgiving? Do you ask yourself, 'What's wrong with me?', 'why has everyone else got it so together?', 'will it always be like this?'. Therapy can help explore these questions - you don't need to settle for how you feel right now.

Online therapy

Online sessions are offered via Teams to any location within the UK.

Finding a quiet, private space is essential for effective online therapy, ensuring you can speak freely, focus fully, and maintain confidentiality without interruptions. A suitable, secluded area helps you feel emotionally safe and secure while engaging in sessions.

Qualifications and registrations

BACP register membership number 400995
Continued CPD: ADHD & ASD Training, Addictions, Menopause, Anger Management, Attachment through the lifespan, Gambling,
Advanced training in Working Therapeutically with Domestic Abuse
Advanced 5 Stage Framework for Domestic Abuse training
Advanced training in Working Therapeutically with Trauma
Accredited Person-Centred Experiential Counselling for Depression, Metanoia
Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling *European Qualifications Framework Level 5 West Herts College
Level 3 Diploma in Counselling Skills Mary Ward Centre
Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills City Library Institution
Diploma (with Merit) Event Management in Marketing & Communications CIM, 2015
Management Development Jill N.K Frienberg Management Training Consultancy, 2012

Registrations

BACP - The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy

I offer therapy in

✓ English

Specialisations

1. Anxiety (mild/moderate/severe)
2. Depression (mild/moderate/seve
3. Low self-esteem & inner critic
4. Stress & burnout
5. Understanding ADHD & tools
6. Recovery from trauma
7. Maternal mental health
8. Life transitions
9. Bereavement and loss
10. Anger management

Most common issues I support people with:

I see a number of clients ranging from all ages 18yrs +, all with an individual experience and unique mental health. My specialised areas are:

Anxiety and stress: symptoms can be irritability, rage, sleep issues, trouble socialising, intrusive thoughts, rumination to name a few.
Depression and low mood: symptoms can be lack of motivation, a sense of numbness, detachment, withdrawing, not taking care of yourself to name a few.
Low self-esteem & dealing with a harsh inner critic: sessions can cover exploring this voice, where is origionates from, unpacking feelings around sense of self.
Stress & burnout: sessions can explore client's own burnout cycle, external factors, where changes can be made.
Understanding ADHD & useful strategies: sessions can cover individuals experience, internal critic, acceptance of self and where strategies can help offload stress.
Understanding maladaptive patterns of behaviour: these could be addictive patterns, self-loathing tendencies, intrusive/OCD thoughts, need for control to name a few.
Attachment/relational wounds: for example exploring mother/father wounds and how these affect your attachment in adulthood.
Trauma work: I have worked with childhood sexual abuse and domestic abuse survivors

Therapies offered

Areas of counselling I can help with

Fees

I charge £80.00 per session both in-person and online

I offer some concessional rates - please contact me to discuss these further

Availability (Opening hours)

Monday	10 am to 2pm
Tuesday	6pm - 8pm
Wednesday	7pm - 9pm
Thursday	-
Friday	9am - 2pm
Saturday	-
Sunday	-

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