About Me

Hello, I’m Sarah

I am a Child Counsellor and have worked with children and young people in various professional roles for over twenty years.

I began my work in counselling in 2008 when I trained as a Childline Counsellor. I still work for Childline, supporting children and young people who are often in crisis, with a wide variety of issues.

Over the years I have furthered my therapeutic training and deepened my experience of working with children and young people, becoming a registered Child Counsellor.

My training has been “integrative” which means I am able to draw upon a wide range of therapeutic approaches and tailor my way of working to the particular needs of each child or young person.

I am a member of BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) and hold an enhanced DBS disclosure certificate.

In the past I have worked in schools as a school nurse and for a charity as a safeguarding lead.

My counselling training includes

The Insititute for Arts in Therapy and Education (IATE)

Diploma in Child Counselling achieved with distinction

IATE is one of the UK’s leading counselling schools and a member organisation of the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP)

The Mindsight Institute, UCLA

Certificate in Interpersonal Neurobiology

I have had the privilege of studying with Dr Dan Siegel, internationally renowned neuropsychiatrist and author. The mindsight institute offers learning that explores how the mind, brain and relationships shape our development and how this understanding can be applied to enhance mental health and wellbeing.

Place2Be

Certificate in Counselling Children in Schools

The Place2Be is a leading children’s mental health charity with over 25 years experience of providing mental health support in UK schools.

what people say

"We really appreciate your work this year and can see the positive impact it has had on the children you work with."

"Thank you for all the work you put in, we really appreciate all your kindness and support."

"I want to thank you so much for all your hard work and the support you have provided to … his teacher has said how much progress she has seen in him."

Contact Me

If you would like to learn more please contact me sarah@beingmecounselling.com.