Hello, I’m Sara!

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Outside of the therapy room, I've always been someone who enjoys connecting with people, learning through new experiences, and spending time outdoors. Before becoming a therapist, I worked in a variety of roles that shaped both who I am and how I understand others. Over the years I have worked as an outdoor instructor, a wedding photographer, a nanny, a support worker and an educator. I've also spent many years volunteering with a children's camping charity, running residential camps and encouraging children to enjoy the outdoors.

Photography remains one of my favourite creative outlets. I love noticing the small details that tell a story and capturing moments that might otherwise pass unnoticed. In many ways, I think that curiosity and attention to detail also influence the way I work as a therapist.

Like everyone, my life has included both joyful adventures and difficult chapters. I've experienced periods that challenged me deeply and have spent time in therapy myself, working through experiences that have shaped the way I understand relationships, resilience and change. Those experiences haven't given me all the answers, but they have strengthened my belief in the value of having a space where you can be heard without judgement and supported as you make sense of your own experiences.

Today, I'm proud to call Kendal home. I've built a life here, including creating my own private practice and becoming a solo parent. Both personally and professionally, I know that life rarely follows the path we expect. My experiences have taught me that people are remarkably resilient, and that understanding ourselves with curiosity and compassion can make even the most difficult times feel less overwhelming.

Whether your experiences are very different from mine or you simply want to work with someone who understands that life can be both complicated and meaningful, I hope to offer a space where you can feel comfortable being yourself.

Why am I a therapist?

One of the reasons I became a therapist was because of the work I did supporting young people in crisis and those living in care. While working alongside them, I noticed that my greatest strength was the one-to-one conversations. Whoever I was talking with, I found that creating space to listen, understand and make sense of what was happening often helped people move forward in meaningful ways.

Those experiences made me realise that this was the work I wanted to dedicate myself to. I trained as a therapist so that I could spend my time doing what I felt most drawn to: building therapeutic relationships that help people better understand themselves, navigate life's challenges and create lasting change.

Today, that same belief continues to shape the way I work. I see therapy as a collaborative process where we can slow things down, explore your experiences with curiosity rather than judgement, and make sense of whatever has brought you here.

  • My approach is warm, relational, and collaborative. I believe that when we feel genuinely heard and understood, something begins to change for us. Together, we'll explore and get curious about your experiences, emotions, relationships, and the patterns that shape your life, helping you develop a deeper understanding of yourself and what you need.

  • Not at all. Some people come to therapy with a clear issue they want to work on, while others simply know that something doesn't feel right. Wherever you're starting from, we can work together to make sense of what's bringing you to therapy.

  • Finding the right therapist is an important part of the process. A good therapeutic relationship is built on trust, safety, and feeling understood. I encourage you to explore my website, ask any questions you may have, and get in touch if you'd like to discuss whether working together feels like the right fit.

  • Therapy isn't usually about telling you what to do. Instead, I'll support you to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences so that you can make decisions that feel right for you.