Sarah Ward

I have availability for mornings and afternoon Monday to Friday

I know from experience that it can take courage to take that first step and reach out to someone.

I offer compassionate, professional counselling, and EMDR to individuals. Whether you're struggling with stress, relationship issues, grief, anxiety, trauma or other personal challenges, I’m here to support you in finding clarity and healing; whether they are past or present concerns.

I am passionate about my work believe that the relationship between client and counsellor is at the heart of the counselling process. 

As an adopted person who has found and met my birth mother and eventual second rejection, I am keen to work with people who are exploring their own adoption story.

Being a counsellor is not just about what we read in books and what training we have, but it is also about life experience.  Fears of growing older, less able, how our relationships change, how we perceive our usefulness.

I am an accredited counsellor with 10 years of experience helping people navigate life’s difficulties. I’m here to help you feel heard, understood, and empowered to make positive changes in your life."

I work from home in Leigh on Sea, both in-person and via Zoom.  I am located close to main bus routes and with parking nearby .

If you're ready to take the first step toward healing and growth, I’d love to hear from you. Reach out today to see if we’re a good fit. Together, we can work through what’s holding you back and move forward with confidence.

Anxiety, relationship problems, bereavement, mid life challenges. I can help you find strengths, and solutions. Working together we can find where to focus our work. Whether present or past concerns, and set you back on track.

I offering online and face to face counselling and supervision sessions.  

I am also a qualified EMDR Therapist which I can offer both face to face or online.

If you are interested in online counselling but are not familiar with it,  I can send you full information on 

1. what to expect
2. what happens
3. what equipment you will need 
4. a few codes of conduct about behaviour and dress
5. what to do after the session

Whether you have chosen to work online or in-person there will be a short assessment to be completed at the beginning

I tailor my work to the individual counsellor's needs, using a combination of different models including Hawkins & Shohet, Page & Wosket, and Inskipp & Proctor.  My own counselling training was primarily person centred, but encompassed CBT and TA amongst others.  I am experienced with working with both adults and children.  I am happy to work either via Zoom or face to face.  

My fees are £60 for 90 minutes.  

I would like to think that I work collaboratively with supervisees in a supportive role.  I also believe that the relationship between supervisee and supervisor is key in order to work effectively.

1- We provisionally agree on a date / time and you choose how you'd like to connect.   If working via Zoom it is important to make sure you are comfortable and not over-heard and as far as possible free from interruptions, and you have a good internet connection.

2- You download Zoom.us free from the internet, which is a recognised and encrypted platform.

3- I will require your fee at least 24 hours before the agreed date. Once your payment has gone through, the date is confirmed and the link sent.

4- On the agreed day / time, we meet online for the agreed session length.