Sandra Hayes-Davis

Monday - Friday 8am - 8pm

I provide clinical supervision for counsellors and trainee counsellors.

My approach is primarily relational, which offers respect for you and your client group, a safe space to cry, laugh, get angry and rejuvenate, as a normal response to the emotional stresses of working with people in difficult situations, and congruence to supportively challenge that practice where necessary.

I believe that supervision needs to be normative, informative and restorative, and work mainly with the seven eyed and the cyclical models of supervision. 

I believe that Supervision is a collaborative process of support and learning. It is protected time and space for the supervisee (practitioner) to reflect on their practice, develop their competence, skills, knowledge, and creativity within the supervisory relationship (alliance), enabling them to provide a safe and ethical service to clients, whist continuously developing themselves and their practice.

The purpose of supervision is to help and support the supervisee to:

• monitor the needs of their clients
• monitor and improve the effectiveness (quality) of their work
• reflect on their work, in order to develop their knowledge, skills and competence
• maintain ethical and professional standards

• As well as to provide support and restoration to help the supervisee:
• manage the psychological impact of their work on their own well-being
• deal with a personal crisis that may be impacting on their work
• develop effective self-care strategies and build resilience. 

I offer a complementary 15-minute introductory call to answer any questions you may have, to help you determine whether I am the right supervisor for you. 

Sessions are £60 an hour or £80 for 90 minutes.

Monday - Friday 8am - 8pm

Finding the right therapist can be a daunting task, and I believe it’s so important to find someone that you feel you connect with. I am currently offering face to face online, short or long-term therapy to adults and young people (16+). I work in a relaxed, collaborative way and tailor the pace and approach to your needs.

Of course, at its heart, therapy is about forming a relationship, working with a person you can both trust and build a rapport which is vital. I would also say it is probably the most important element of successful therapy, so I offer a complimentary 15 minutes telephone introduction to explore your needs and for you to be sure you feel comfortable talking to me.

I believe that everyone has the potential for change and personal growth. Sometimes, life’s challenges can make us feel stuck, but with the right support, clarity, and guidance, we can overcome these obstacles. My role is to facilitate this process, helping you see things more clearly and tackle difficulties with confidence.

I have experience working across a broad variety of issues and difficulties that include: relationship difficulties, stress, anxiety and depression, sex and intimacy issues, low self-esteem, specific age and stage related issues.

I have a vast array of tools, techniques and templates for all manner of issues, that have proven to be incredibly beneficial in repairing and healing the lives of those I have worked with.

Couples and relationship therapy

Many of my clients come to me feeling hopeless, stuck, and lost in their relationships, unable to move forward or reconnect with their partners. I specialise in guiding clients through these difficult times, helping them rebuild their self-esteem and confidence, and rediscovering the joy and connection they crave.

Whatever difficulties you are experiencing in your relationship, Whether you’re dealing with intimacy issues, recovering from an affair, or feeling stuck and unable to move forward, I am here to support you.

Couples and relationship therapy is suitable for any couple, heterosexual or same-sex, or family, such as mother and daughter.

I offer a complementary 30 minute telephone introduction. Sessions are then £80 per hour.

I offer a free, no obligation, 15-minute informal telephone consultation. This will give us an opportunity to  briefly discuss what is troubling you and how I can help. Just as importantly, it will help you decide whether I am the right counsellor for you.

Should you choose me as your counsellor, your first session will involve me taking a personal history and agreeing how we will work together, before we start working on your issues. If you decide at this point that you do not wish to continue, that is okay. You are not obligated to attend a specific number of sessions and can stop your counselling at any time.

Please do feel free to look at my website atathena,co.uk to find out more about what I offer or contact me regarding any questions or queries you may have.

I look forward to hearing from you.