Hello, I am Sarah and there are many reasons you may have landed here today. You may be considering support for your mental health or want to understand yourself better. You may have experienced a difficult or traumatic event (past or present) and want support to process and heal from its impact. You may be looking to improve a relationship (e.g. with your partner). Whatever the reason, this is the first step in starting to understand what it all means and finding the right support for you.
I am a trained counsellor/psychotherapist who works with individuals (adults and teenagers) and couples. I am also a qualified supervisor for counsellors and other professionals in the helping sectors (e.g. school, support workers, and charities).
My approach is to understand how the past influences the present. Identifying anything in your timeline that may have caused trauma or simply be influential helps to understand its impact on your mental health and relationships in the here and now. The past flavours your life…whether that be in a helpful or unhelpful way! Understanding what may be influencing your life allows for resolution and positive change.
You may be looking for support because of something that is happening right now (e.g. stress relating to work, relationships, family). You may be surprised to discover that your response to this current situation is influenced by the past. Humans are not blank slates. We learn from the past and it colours our thoughts, feelings and behaviour in the here and now (either consciously or unconsciously). I can help you to develop this self-awareness and make long-term changes in your responses. I also provide immediate support around the issue, including boundaries, reframing of unhelpful thoughts and communication styles, and self-regulation techniques.
I specialise in the following:
- Trauma (including abuse and domestic abuse)
- Bereavement (including death by suicide)
- Other forms of loss and life transitions (e.g. ending of a relationship)
- Relationships (including couples counselling)
- Anxiety, stress and depression
- Identifying and breaking unhelpful patterns of behaviour
- Prioritising your needs
- Setting healthy boundaries with yourself and others
- Productive and assertive communication
- Increasing self-awareness and confidence
- Regulating emotions and increasing resilience
If you wish to find out more or book a first session then please contact me on the number or email. Please check your junk/spam folders for a response from me if you send an enquiry email!
Phone – 07730 461539
Email – spettitt.counselling@gmail.com
