Sarah Jones

I am available to see clients Thursday and Friday (9-5pm)

I’m available for intro calls evenings only.

Hi! I'm Sarah, a qualified and registered Person-Centred Counsellor and I’m passionate about supporting women to feel more confident in themselves.

Did you know that during pregnancy, depression and anxiety are the most common mental health problems, affecting around 12-13% of women? In the first year after birth, around 15–20% of women experience depression and anxiety.

I mostly support women who are managing difficult anxieties through pregnancy and postpartum. I also support those who are having difficulty trying to conceive, and the emotional turmoil which can be extremely overwhelming. Maybe this is your pregnancy after loss and it's revealed lots of uncertainty, anxiety, grief and sadness?

I believe you have the answers within, and I can support you with low self-esteem, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties. We can do this together by building a trusting therapeutic relationship, which can then positively impact on your relationship with yourself and others. I can also support you with relationship endings, managing grief, setting boundaries and effectively communicating with others.

As a mother myself, I understand how beautiful, yet incredibly challenging motherhood can be, and you don’t have to go through it alone. You deserve support, and together we can navigate these anxieties so you can feel like yourself again. It doesn't matter what stage you're at on your journey, I will meet you exactly where you are, through to where you vision yourself to be. Healing isn't linear and we can ride the waves of your life together, so that you don't feel alone.

As a previous trainee therapist, I’m also passionate about supporting other trainee therapists and students manage stress and develop self-care. You're not just a student and I see how hard you're working! 

As a mother myself, I'm extremely passionate about women feeling supported holistically, and it's important to me that your voice is heard. Perhaps you'd like to unravel your fears around birth? Have you had a traumatic birth experience which is preventing you from living a life you envisioned with your baby? Perhaps your children are a little older now and you're ready to find you again? Do you have fears around what your maternity leave might look like? Maybe you can recognise symptoms of postnatal depression and you're struggling to cope because you feel alone in your experiences?

Feelings of guilt, isolation, loss of identity, resentment, anxiety, low self- confidence and low self-esteem are all common emotions which can surface before, during and after birth. I can help you to better understand your needs by deeply connecting with you and honouring the space and time you deserve.

I have over 16 years experience working within educational settings, which has been a fundamental part of learning to use counselling skills with adults and children. This includes the role of a Nursery Nurse, Pre-School Teacher, Teaching Assistant and Nanny. I have always loved working with children and their families. Working as a Nanny for 7 years allowed me to develop strong relationships with children, young adults and their families. This is where my career as a Counsellor began, as I was passionate about supporting others one-to-one. I felt the Person-Centred approach was really suited to the skills I have to offer and developing the therapeutic relationship.

Alongside my private practice, I have also worked for a breast cancer charity, in particular supporting younger women. This involved supporting those who have recently been diagnosed with breast cancer, to adjust and adapt to a life-limiting illness. I have a particular interest in supporting younger women and would love to hear from you if you’ve been considering counselling.

Before our first 50 minute session, I offer a free 20 minute introductory call where we can discuss what brings you to therapy, the kind of support you're looking for and if I am the right therapist for you.

If it feels like the right decision for you, we can schedule our first 50 minute session, where we will meet online once a week initially. Usually this is the same day, at the same time. We can continually check in with each other throughout the process to see how you are. Sometimes client's then decide to continue therapy fortnightly, once the therapeutic relationship has been established.