Sandra Keys

I am currently welcoming new clients to work with me in the City of London and virtually.

Why Work with Me?

If you’re facing challenges in your personal or professional life, such as difficulties with relationships, communication, or influencing skills, feeling unsupported, or dealing with workplace stress, burnout, or bullying, my 25 years of corporate experience may be beneficial to you. I specialise in leadership development and can also provide guidance for those navigating redundancy, career transitions, and job search coaching.

Having lived in Hong Kong for 15 years and worked across the Asia-Pacific region with individuals from diverse backgrounds, I understand the unique challenges of cross-cultural communication. If you're adjusting to life as an expatriate or accompanying spouse, or struggling with issues of belonging and identity, I can support you through these transitions.

I also have personal expertise in grief, bereavement, health-related anxiety, low self-esteem, and loneliness. In these areas, I offer compassionate support to help you through difficult times.

I am experienced in helping clients navigate personal and professional transitions, explore their identities, and grow both personally and professionally. 

My Approach

As a Gestalt-based and Integrative psychotherapist, I focus on how you experience yourself in the present moment. Gestalt therapy emphasises living fully in the here and now, allowing change to unfold naturally. Our work together will centre on your lived experience, with an emphasis on emotional awareness and presence. While change may not always happen in predictable ways, staying present with difficult emotions can open new perspectives and opportunities for growth.

Session Rates

• £100 per 50-minute individual face-to-face session

• £75 per 50-minute individual virtual or telephone session

Cancellation Policy 48-hour notice required.

I offer a warm invitation to engage in an initial conversation with me, free of charge. I understand that reaching out for support is an important step, and whether you choose to work with me or another therapist/coach, you are making a valuable commitment to yourself.

During our sessions, we will explore how you engage with your life and work. By embracing experiential learning—learning through doing—you’ll begin to see real and tangible change.

My Approach

Gestalt therapy is a relational approach, and the trust-based relationship we build as therapist and client allows you to explore patterns in your relationships with yourself and others. This exploration provides an opportunity to learn and experience new ways of being. In Gestalt, we view the relationship with self as an ongoing, evolving process. By committing to work with me, you are ultimately committing to your own growth and self-discovery. 

Experience and Specialisation

With over 25 years of experience in the corporate world, including 17 years living in Hong Kong and working across the Asia-Pacific region, I am well-equipped to support you with career and work-related issues. My experience with senior leaders, paired with my ability to address emotional depth, offers a unique perspective that goes beyond typical Executive Coaching.

In addition, as the author of Where Would You Like Your Dishwasher? – My Story of Life, Love, and Loss, I bring specialist expertise in grief and loss. As an expatriate spouse, I supported my late husband Michael through his eight-year battle with a rare form of heart cancer.

A Life Journey

We are all, in a sense, "Living our Dying" from the moment we are born. The journey in-between is a process of deep learning. If you choose to walk that path with me, I will be here to support you.

As Terry Cooper beautifully put it, “To know our self is important, to be able to influence how we experience ourselves is everything.”

Areas I work with:

Emotional issues related to professional and work life:

• Executive coaching
• Career and job search coaching
• Work coaching
• Emotional issues affecting leaders
• Work, relationship and influencing styles
• Communication difficulties
• Feeling unsupported at work
• Workplace stress, burnout and bullying

Other:

• First Counselling Session
• Relationships
• Bereavement Counselling
• Grief Counselling
• Anxiety Counselling
• Depression
• Stress and trauma
• Understanding life and work as an Expatriate
• Cross-cultural awareness
• Belonging and identity issues
• Loneliness and isolation
• Low self-esteem and confidence
• Imposter syndrome
• Transitions and change
• Personal and professional identity and growth
• Dream work

Psychotherapy and Coaching Qualifications and Training: 

I am a Registered Member of the BACP and abide by their Code of Ethics.

I trained with Spectrum Therapy UK and my work with Terry Cooper, co-Founding Managing Director spans 25-years, with his own current practice based in Highgate, North London.
 

My psychotherapy qualifications include:

• RSA Certificate in Counselling the Development of Learning
• One-year Foundation course in Counselling Skills
• One-year course in Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapy
• Post Graduate course in Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapy
• Practical Application of Intimate Relationship Skills [PAIRS]
• Marathon work
• Professional dream work
• Basic Sexuality

My specialist work in grief and bereavement is informed through my membership of The Association for Death, Education and Counselling.

My Gestalt-coaching training and supervision is with John Leary-Joyce through Gestalt UK 

• Gestalt Coach training - The Foundation Programme
• Advanced Gestalt-coaching workshops: Creative Experimentation; Gestalt Cycle and Interruptions; Projections and Polarities

I offer an initial 30-minute conversation free of charge without obligation before you make a decision to work with me or not.

This conversation is to help you to make the best informed choice about which therapist to chose.

If you do decide to work with me, then I ask for an initial commitment to six weekly sessions at the end of which we will review progress and jointly agree next steps.

You may book an appointment directly into my electronic calendar via my website, or contact me using the BACP Enquiry Form depending on how you feel most comfortable to approach me.

https:/www.caretta.associates

Please trust that you will receive a warm and confidential welcome, whichever way you decide to reach out and contact me.

Availability:

I am currently accepting new clients for face-to-face sessions in Berkhamsted, as well as virtual consultations.

Why Work with Me?

If you’re facing challenges in your personal or professional life, such as difficulties with relationships, communication, or influencing skills, feeling unsupported, or dealing with workplace stress, burnout, or bullying, my 25 years of corporate experience may be beneficial to you. I specialise in leadership development and can also provide guidance for those navigating redundancy, career transitions, and job search coaching.

Having lived in Hong Kong for 15 years and worked across the Asia-Pacific region with individuals from diverse backgrounds, I understand the unique challenges of cross-cultural communication. If you're adjusting to life as an expatriate or accompanying spouse, or struggling with issues of belonging and identity, I can support you through these transitions.

I also have personal expertise in grief, bereavement, health-related anxiety, low self-esteem, and loneliness. In these areas, I offer compassionate support to help you through difficult times.

I am experienced in helping clients navigate personal and professional transitions, explore their identities, and grow both personally and professionally. My work often involves addressing emotional patterns of behaviour, and I have a special interest in dream work as a tool for self-discovery.

My Approach

As a Gestalt-based and Integrative psychotherapist, I focus on how you experience yourself in the present moment. Gestalt therapy emphasises living fully in the here and now, allowing change to unfold naturally.  While change may not always happen in predictable ways, staying present with difficult emotions can open new perspectives and opportunities for growth. We may combine therapy with coaching.

Session Rates

• £100 per 50-minute individual face-to-face session

• £75 per 50-minute individual virtual or telephone session

Cancellation Policy: 48-hour notice required. 

Welcome

I offer a warm invitation to engage in an initial conversation with me, free of charge. I understand that reaching out for support is an important step, and whether you choose to work with me or another therapist/coach, you are making a valuable commitment to yourself.

During our sessions, we will explore how you engage with your life and work. By embracing experiential learning—learning through doing—you’ll begin to see real and tangible change.

My Approach

Gestalt therapy is a relational approach, and the trust-based relationship we build as therapist and client allows you to explore patterns in your relationships with yourself and others. This exploration provides an opportunity to learn and experience new ways of being. In Gestalt, we view the relationship with self as an ongoing, evolving process. By committing to work with me, you are ultimately committing to your own growth and self-discovery. 

Experience and Specialisation

With over 25 years of experience in the corporate world, including 17 years living in Hong Kong and working across the Asia-Pacific region, I am well-equipped to support you with career and work-related issues. My experience with senior leaders, paired with my ability to address emotional depth, offers a unique perspective that goes beyond typical Executive Coaching.

In addition, as the author of Where Would You Like Your Dishwasher? – My Story of Life, Love, and Loss, I bring specialist expertise in grief and loss. As an expatriate spouse, I supported my late husband Michael through his eight-year battle with a rare form of heart cancer.

A Life Journey

We are all, in a sense, "Living our Dying" from the moment we are born. The journey in-between is a process of deep learning. If you choose to walk that path with me, I will be here to support you.

As Terry Cooper beautifully put it, “To know our self is important, to be able to influence how we experience ourselves is everything.”

Areas I work with:

Emotional issues related to professional and work life:

• Executive coaching
• Therapeutic coaching
• Career and job search coaching
• Work coaching
• Emotional issues affecting leaders
• Work, relationship and influencing styles
• Communication difficulties
• Feeling unsupported at work
• Workplace stress, burnout and bullying

Other:

• Bereavement and grief
• Health-related anxiety
• Stress and trauma
• Understanding life and work as an Expatriate
• Cross-cultural awareness
• Belonging and identify issues
• Loneliness and isolation
• Low self-esteem and confidence
• Imposter syndrome
• Transitions and change
• Personal and professional identity and growth
• Dream work

Psychotherapy and Coaching Qualifications and Training:

I am a Registered Member of the BACP and abide by their Code of Ethics.

I trained with Spectrum Therapy UK and my work with Terry Cooper, co-Founding Managing Director spans 30-years, with his own current practice based in Highgate, North London.

My psychotherapy qualifications include:

• RSA Certificate in Counselling the Development of Learning
• One-year Foundation course in Counselling Skills
• One-year course in Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapy
• Post Graduate course in Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapy
• Practical Application of Intimate Relationship Skills [PAIRS]
• Marathon work
• Professional dream work
• Basic sexuality

My specialist work in grief and bereavement is informed through my membership of The Association for Death, Education and Counselling.

My ongoing Continuing Professional development and supervision is through Gestalt UK:

• Gestalt Coach training – The Foundation Programme
• Advanced Gestalt-coaching workshops: Creative Experimentation; Gestalt Cycle and Interruptions; Projections and Polarities

Initial Consultation

I offer a free, 30-minute initial conversation with no obligation, allowing you to make the best-informed choice about whether to work with me.

This conversation serves as an important first step in establishing the trust necessary for our therapeutic relationship. It also provides an opportunity for me to learn more about the issues you'd like support with.

Before our call, the BACP will send me a referral form, which I will use to gather more information about your needs. This call will also give me the chance to explain my approach and answer any questions you may have.

If you choose to work with me, I ask for a commitment to an initial six-week block of sessions. At the end of this period, we will review your progress and jointly agree on the next steps.

Please be assured that the BACP referral process is completely confidential, and you will receive a warm, welcoming, and confidential experience.

I am currently accepting new clients for face-to-face sessions in Berkhamsted, as well as virtual consultations.

Why Work with Me?

If you’re facing challenges in your personal or professional life, such as difficulties with relationships, communication, or influencing skills, feeling unsupported, or dealing with workplace stress, burnout, or bullying, my 25 years of corporate experience may be beneficial to you. I specialise in leadership development and can also provide guidance for those navigating redundancy, career transitions, and job search coaching.

Having lived in Hong Kong for 15 years and worked across the Asia-Pacific region with individuals from diverse backgrounds, I understand the unique challenges of cross-cultural communication. If you're adjusting to life as an expatriate or accompanying spouse, or struggling with issues of belonging and identity, I can support you through these transitions.

I also have personal expertise in grief, bereavement, health-related anxiety, low self-esteem, and loneliness. In these areas, I offer compassionate support to help you through difficult times.

I am experienced in helping clients navigate personal and professional transitions, explore their identities, and grow both personally and professionally. My work often involves addressing emotional patterns of behaviour, and I have a special interest in dream work as a tool for self-discovery.

As a Gestalt-based and Integrative psychotherapist, I focus on how you experience yourself in the present moment. Gestalt therapy emphasises living fully in the here and now, allowing change to unfold naturally. While change may not always happen in predictable ways, staying present with difficult emotions can open new perspectives and opportunities for growth.

Session Rates

• £100 per 50-minute individual face-to-face session

• £75 per 50-minute individual virtual or telephone session

Cancellation Policy 48-hour notice required.

Welcome

I offer a warm invitation to engage in an initial conversation with me, free of charge. I understand that reaching out for support is an important step, and whether you choose to work with me or another therapist/coach, you are making a valuable commitment to yourself.

During our sessions, we will explore how you engage with your life and work. By embracing experiential learning—learning through doing—you’ll begin to see real and tangible change.

My Approach

Gestalt therapy is a relational approach, and the trust-based relationship we build as therapist and client allows you to explore patterns in your relationships with yourself and others. This exploration provides an opportunity to learn and experience new ways of being. In Gestalt, we view the relationship with self as an ongoing, evolving process. By committing to work with me, you are ultimately committing to your own growth and self-discovery. 

Experience and Specialisation

With over 25 years of experience in the corporate world, including 17 years living in Hong Kong and working across the Asia-Pacific region, I am well-equipped to support you with career and work-related issues. My experience with senior leaders, paired with my ability to address emotional depth, offers a unique perspective that goes beyond typical Executive Coaching.

In addition, as the author of Where Would You Like Your Dishwasher? – My Story of Life, Love, and Loss, I bring specialist expertise in grief and loss. As an expatriate spouse, I supported my late husband Michael through his eight-year battle with a rare form of heart cancer.

A Life Journey

We are all, in a sense, "Living our Dying" from the moment we are born. The journey in-between is a process of deep learning. If you choose to walk that path with me, I will be here to support you.

As Terry Cooper beautifully put it, “To know our self is important, to be able to influence how we experience ourselves is everything.”

Areas I work with:

Emotional issues related to professional and work life:

• Executive coaching

• Career and job search coaching

• Work coaching

• Emotional issues affecting leaders

• Work, relationship and influencing styles

• Communication difficulties

• Feeling unsupported at work

• Workplace stress, burnout and bullying

Other:

• Bereavement and grief

• Health-related anxiety

• Stress and trauma

• Understanding life and work as an Expatriate

• Cross-cultural awareness

• Belonging and identify issues

• Loneliness and isolation

• Low self-esteem and confidence

• Imposter syndrome

• Transitions and change

• Personal and professional identity and growth

• Dream work

Psychotherapy and Coaching Qualifications and Training:

I am a Registered Member of the BACP and abide by their Code of Ethics.

I trained with Spectrum Therapy UK and my work with Terry Cooper, co-Founding Managing Director spans 25-years, with his own current practice based in Highgate, North London.

My psychotherapy qualifications include:

• RSA Certificate in Counselling the Development of Learning

• One-year Foundation course in Counselling Skills

• One-year course in Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapy

• Post Graduate course in Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapy

• Practical Application of Intimate Relationship Skills [PAIRS]

• Marathon work

• Professional dream work

• Basic sexuality

My specialist work in grief and bereavement is informed through my membership of The Association for Death, Education and Counselling.

My Gestalt-coaching training and supervision is through Gestalt UK:

• Gestalt Coach training – The Foundation Programme

• Advanced Gestalt-coaching workshops: Creative Experimentation; Gestalt Cycle and Interruptions; Projections and Polarities

I offer an initial 30-minute conversation free of charge without obligation before you decide to work with me or not.

This conversation is to help you to make the best-informed choice about which therapist to choose and is an important first step in building the trust that will be necessary to work therapeutically together.

The BACP sends me a referral form before our call and I'll take the opportunity to ask you for some more information about the issues that you have identified and would like support with.

This call also offers me an opportunity to talk with you myself about how I work and to answer any questions that you have.

If you do decide to work with me, then I ask for an initial commitment to six weekly sessions at the end of which we will review progress and jointly agree next steps.

The BACP referral process is strictly confidential.

Please trust that you will receive a warm and confidential welcome.