About Sarah


Welcome to Navigating Life Therapy, I'm Sarah

My journey to becoming a psychotherapist wasn't a straight path, and I think that helps me to be effective at what I do. Like so many of my clients, I've navigated love, loss, parenthood, stress, anxiety and the sometimes disorienting question of "what now?".  

My first experience of therapy changed the course of my life.  I was caring full-time for a loved one and had lost a sense of myself.  My therapist gave me space to think and talk, l felt heard without being judged and gained clarity about what is important to me and what I need. My experience inspired me to want to offer that same empowerment and transformation to others.

My Approach

I offer a space where you can feel heard, just as you are; no judgment, no pressure. I listen with care and curiosity, taking the time to understand what matters most to you.  Clients often tell me they leave sessions feeling a sense of clarity, relief and a lightness.  They describe me as warm, down to earth, and someone they feel safe with.  

Therapy with me isn’t rigid or clinical, it’s a human-to-human connection, and sometimes that includes a bit of humour when it helps ease the load.  Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply want to understand yourself better, I’ll meet you where you are and walk alongside you as you navigate life.

When I'm not working with clients I like walks with my dogs, going to the cinema, having afternoon tea with friends, enjoying fish and chips at the beach with family, listening to podcasts and all types of music, and having a laugh with my husband and grown up children.

Training & Credentials

  • Post Graduate Diploma in Humanistic Counselling (Distinction) from York St John University
  • Level 2 & 3 Certificates in Counselling 
  • BA Hons
  • Registered Member of British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

Recent Training

Complex Trauma Certificate Level 1 & 2, Online & Telephone Counselling, Mindfulness, Prevention of Suicide, Putting Polyvagal Theory Into Practice, Sand Tray Therapy, Safeguarding, Treating Trauma with Internal Family Systems Therapy, The Inside of Autism, Introduction to the Menopause

I hold an enhanced DBS, I am fully insured and registered with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

How I Work

I bring a calm, attuned presence to each session, offering empathy and honesty. I believe healing happens in relationship when we feel safe enough to be fully ourselves.

My approach is grounded in a deep well of lived experience and empathy, providing a stable and seasoned perspective as you embark on your own journey of self discovery.