Sandra Martins

Day time Mon - Friday. Limited evening availability. Some availability on Saturday. Concessions available for trainees. Do get in touch to discuss availability as I can offer some flexibility.

Hello and welcome to my profile.

I am Sandra Carla and I provide private and confidential therapy for your emotional mental health and wellbeing, with significant experience over the past 20 years.

Life often presents us with unexpected challenges, leaving us with a sense of distress and overwhelm. I understand that opening up about your thoughts and feelings can be daunting. That is why I provide a safe, confidential, compassionate and non-judgemental space where you can freely express yourself. Whether you're experiencing depression, anxiety, the complexities of relationships, the effects of past trauma, the weight of grief, or simply seeking to develop a deeper self-understanding and purpose, my approach is tailored to your unique needs. I place particular emphasis on the therapeutic relationship – meaning that I believe that a genuine, empathetic connection is the foundation for meaningful progress in therapy. The aim is to support you in fostering a deeper self-understanding and empowering you to make choices that more closely align with your core values and beliefs.

Embarking on a journey of self-discovery, healing, and personal growth is a brave and rewarding endeavor. I am here to guide you through the transformative process of psychoanalysis and psychotherapy. Together, in a collaborative and supportive partnership, we will strive towards unlocking your potential for a healthier, more balanced, and fulfilling life.

I have significant experience of working with anxiety, trauma, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), complex post traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD), child sexual abuse, adult sexual abuse, and domestic abuse and am fully cognizant of how these kinds of experiences can manifest in feelings of low self esteem, being “not good enough” or even being an “imposter.” Some of the behaviors associated with these feelings include anger or rage, self harm, disordered eating and even thoughts of suicide. I can be with you to talk about these things in a safe and non-judgemental space.

I have a deep interest in the self – as the inner spark of life. Of discovering what it means to be living from a place of both our own original selves while also being essentially connected to and in relationship with all other life forms that shape us and the world around us.