About
About me
A warm welcome to my website – I’m Sarah!
I am an experienced clinician, specialising as a Senior Psychological Therapist in the NHS since 2021, as well managing my own private practice in the last 3 years.
During the 13+ years that I have worked in the health sector, I developed an interest in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and after training, became accredited with the British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy in 2021 (Membership No. 1003741). I later trained in Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) and became an accredited member of IPT UK in 2025 (Membership No. 2021322). I have also undertaken training in Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
My training in CBT, IPT and other therapeutic approaches enables me to effectively treat most common mental health difficulties, although I have specialist interests in treating depression and low self-esteem.
A particular interest that my training has allowed me to specialise in is supporting with interpersonal difficulties, where the quality of relationships are felt to be poor, or lacking or are a source of distress. I especially value supporting people to identify unhelpful communication patterns, working together to explore positive communication skills and strategies to increase the confidence to express themselves more effectively, and help resolve conflict.
Much earlier in my working life, I had a career in Human Resources, in both the public and private sectors.
Continuous professional development is of course a requirement of my accreditation and I enjoy regularly attending teaching and workshops to enhance my practice. I regularly attend professional supervision to ensure that the therapy you experience is of the highest standard.
My therapy practice
I offer a safe, confidential space for you to talk about your difficulties, using a person-centred approach that honours you and your unique needs. Colleagues and clients highlight that warmth and empathy are my particularly strong skills.
CBT is a time-sensitive and structured therapy, which aims to help you develop skills and strategies to maintain progress after therapy finishes. Sessions are 50 minutes and treatment generally lasts between 6-20 sessions. However, therapy is tailor-made to you as an individual in its approach, as well as the required duration of therapy, for a successful completion. Therapists do not provide direct solutions and respect that you are the ‘expert’ of yourself, therefore the focus of our sessions will be to work together to support you to feel better – as quickly as possible – by testing out ideas and approaches that fit your needs and work for you.
I work out of Bell Street Rooms, set in the heart of Romsey town centre, where I can offer you in-person sessions in a comfortable, safe therapy space, or if you prefer, we can work online via video or phone, from the comfort of your own home.
Availability
I am available for in-person sessions at Bell Street Rooms, Romsey, all day on Thursdays, although other times can be arranged on request. Sessions by video or phone can be arranged at other times on request.
Bell Street Rooms
7a Bell Street
Romsey
SO51 8GY