About Me
I’m Sarah, and I offer gentle, steady therapy for women who over-carry, over-care, and are ready to come home to themselves.
From my comfortable therapy room in York, I work in a way that allows time and space for you to hear yourself and to be heard without judgement or pressure. I didn’t come to therapy because life made perfect sense. I came to it because I know what it feels like to be the one who holds everything together, even when you are not quite sure how you are doing it.
I understand the quiet kind of overwhelm that doesn’t always show on the outside. This is why the therapy I offer is relational, grounded, and informed by nervous system awareness. We pay attention not only to your thoughts and emotions, but also to what your body is experiencing. Often the body tells the truth long before the mind can form the words. People often describe our sessions as calm, spacious, and reassuring. A place where you do not have to perform or impress or make sense straight away. Just a place to bring yourself.
How I work
Humanistic and relational at heart. Polyvagal-informed. Trauma-aware. ND-affirming.
Curiosity instead of judgement.
Kindness instead of pressure.
Steady rather than intense.
Qualifications & Training
- Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Humanistic Counselling (Distinction)
- Registered Member of BACP
- Ongoing learning in trauma, Polyvagal Theory, anxiety, neurodiversity, and relational work
- Enhanced DBS, fully insured, ICO registered
Outside the therapy room
Life is made of small, grounding things: Walking my dogs, a coffee with friends, music playing while I bake, catching up with my grown-up kids when our schedules align.
Those moments remind me that care can be quiet and still meaningful
Through therapy, you can begin to…:
- Untangle overwhelm and reconnect with what you need, especially when anxiety, guilt, and people-pleasing have taken over
- Explore the roots of self-doubt that keep you questioning yourself, and build confidence that feels real - not just the capable face you show to others.
- Learn to notice your body’s cues so you can respond with care rather than automatically react from pressure or obligation.
- Gently loosen long-standing patterns of overthinking, self-blame, and second-guessing - the habits of someone who’s learned to be responsible for everything.
- Find the language and confidence to name your needs and boundaries - without the guilt that usually follows.
- Create genuine space for rest, reflection, and self-trust - learning that slowing down doesn’t mean letting anyone down.
If you feel we might work well together, you are welcome to book a free introductory call.
There is no pressure to decide quickly. We take it gently.
