Therapy With Sarah
I offer a warm, collaborative space where you can explore what's happening in your life, make sense of difficult experiences and develop a deeper understanding of yourself and your relationships.
I believe therapy works best when it is grounded in a genuine therapeutic relationship: one in which you feel heard, respected and able to explore things at your own pace. Rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach, I work with you to understand what matters to you and what you hope to gain from therapy.
I work with individuals and couples and have experience supporting clients with a wide variety of issues. I welcome enquiries of all kinds, with particular interests in relationship difficulties, chronic illness and disability, and the emotional challenges that can accompany significant life experiences.
If you're considering counselling, we can start with a free 15-minute consultation to discuss what you're looking for and whether working together feels like the right fit.
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About Me
I am a qualified counsellor and psychotherapist and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). As such, I work within a professional ethical framework and engage in continual professional development.
My Qualifications and Experience
I hold a Counselling Certificate, a Foundation Degree in Integrative Counselling, and a BA (Hons) First Class in Integrative Counselling, where I was awarded three academic scholarships in recognition of academic achievement. This breadth of training enables me to bring a flexible, evidence-based approach to my clinical work.
I have also completed Gottman Method Clinical Training Levels 1 and 2, specialist training in the Gottman Method for couples and relationship therapy, allowing me to offer evidence-based couples and relationship therapy alongside my wider integrative counselling practice.
In 2017, I co-founded and directed Kairos Counselling and Psychotherapy, a busy city-centre practice in Exeter, where I supported a diverse range of clients. I ran the service successfully until 2021, when I took a break to have my twin daughters. I also founded the Totnes group for the Westcountry Association for Counselling (WAC), and currently serve as its Group Coordinator and as a member of the WAC Committee.
How I Work
The therapeutic relationship has a significant impact on the outcome of therapy. For therapy to be effective, I believe it should feel genuine, collaborative, and safe. My aim is to create a warm and professional environment that supports us in working together towards the outcomes you hope to achieve.
Who I Work With
Building on this approach, I have a particular interest in the power of relationships. In addition to working with individuals, I welcome enquiries from couples experiencing relationship difficulties.
As a triplet and a mother of twins, I also particularly welcome enquiries from parents of multiples.
Drawing on both personal understanding and clinical experience of disability and chronic illness, I also support clients navigating the emotional impact of long-term health conditions, including long COVID.
Taking the first step can often feel difficult. If you would like to find out more about counselling, discuss your needs, or arrange an initial consultation, please get in touch. I will be happy to answer any questions and help you decide whether Wellstone Therapy is the right fit for you.