I work from a soulful (transpersonal) perspective which means I consider what meaning we might make of the difficulties we face as well as looking to understand what events and patterns might have created those difficulties.
My integrative training means I draw on multiple therapeutic approaches so that I can adapt to your needs.
I work from a soulful (transpersonal) perspective which means I consider what meaning we might make of the difficulties we face as well as looking to understand what events and patterns might have created those difficulties.
My integrative training means I draw on multiple therapeutic approaches so that I can adapt to your needs.
I work from a soulful (transpersonal) perspective which means I consider what meaning we might make of the difficulties we face as well as looking to understand what events and patterns might have created those difficulties.
My integrative training means I draw on multiple therapeutic approaches so that I can adapt to your needs.
Sarah Sutcliffe
Whatever brings you here today, you are welcome!
I offer talking therapy drawing on multiple therapeutic approaches to suit each individual. I work flexibly and creatively, really listening to your needs and what works for you. I take a soulful perspective in my practise which means I consider what meaning we might make of the difficulties we face as well as looking to understand what events and patterns might have created those difficulties.
I have a practise in Highgate and London Bridge
Therapy and Counselling
I work in a warm and sensitive way and encourage honest and open conversation.
I offer a confidential, non-judgemental space to explore both your internal world, and the situation in which you find yourself.
Our work together will support immediate challenges, look to understand the ways in which the past may affect your present, and enquire into what you might wish for moving forwards. Together we can reflect on who you are and what is important to you. We may notice connections between the past and present, and patterns or dynamics in relationships. You may feel empowered as you connect with, express and develop a language for emotional difficulty and move towards a deeper understanding of yourself. This growing awareness can bring clarity, meaning and positive change. There are no wrong answers in therapy and there is no subject that can’t be discussed. All parts of you are welcome. I bring my full self and my own life experiences to our work together.
I also fully embrace exploration of your wider context such as family, culture, community, the environment, socio economic factors, identity, race, class, gender, sexuality and many other things which all profoundly impact how we experience the world.
'Listen closely, for the soul often speaks in a whisper, easily drowned out in the business of daily life' ~ Jill Mellick
I hold a BACP and UKCP accredited diploma in psychotherapeutic counselling. I am a registered member of the BACP accrediting body.
I trained at Re-Vision in London in integrative transpersonal counselling.
I work with clients on many different issues. These include abuse, addiction, anxiety and panic attacks, depression, disordered eating, lack of direction or purpose, life changes and transitions, low mood, low self-esteem and self-worth, loss grief and bereavement, midlife, menopause, questions of identity, relationship and family issues, problems at work, sex and sexuality, sexual assault, and more. I work with adults (18+) of all ages.
I work at The Psychosynthesis Trust Low Cost Counselling Service as well as having a private practice.
In line with BACP ethics, all my work is confidentially supervised.
I have a creative background in performance and storytelling which I bring to my practice.
I work creatively with stories and myth as guides or maps into the subconscious. I also use drawing, movement, guided imagery, music and dreams where appropriate and when a client is interested.
For me the arts speak in metaphor and metaphor is the language of soul. Sometimes if we feel lost, stuck or caught in a pattern or when our usual coping strategies feel redundant we can listen in different ways - to dreams, yearnings, and unacknowledged feelings.
Working creatively with our hearts can lead us to new understanding and a sense of personal power.
'There is a voice that doesn’t use words. Listen!' ~ Rumi
Therapy or Counselling?
Counselling tends to refer to a short course of sessions possibly focusing on a single issue, whereas therapy describes longer term work where we might explore aspects of yourself on a deeper level.
I work both in Highgate and near London Bridge,
and have a limited number of online spaces.
Initial call
I offer a free 15 minute initial call to answer any questions you might have.
First meeting
Our first meeting would be an assessment session for us to explore together the reasons you have come to therapy and what you would like to get out of it. It is really important that you feel I am the right person for you to work with before you make any commitment (and vice versa).
Weekly sessions
If we are both happy to proceed we would have a weekly session at an agreed time and day. I would usually suggest an initial six sessions after which we can work to an agreed number of sessions or in an open ended way.
Fees
Please contact me for my fees.
Please get in touch if you have any questions or are interested in arranging an initial call or a first session. Look forward to hearing from you.
Please also look at my Workshops page if you are interested in the day workshops and retreats I run and the work I do on menopause.
07984 880840