Sara Tesfai

I currently offer telephone and online therapy sessions with flexible scheduling, but I aim to maintain consistency by holding sessions on the same day and time each week. 

Please feel free to reach out to arrange a time that works for you.

Hello, and thank you for visiting my profile. Taking the first step toward seeking help is often the hardest part. It’s a brave decision, and I’m here to offer a supportive, safe space for you to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences.

As an integrative counsellor, I combine psychodynamic, humanistic, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) approaches to create a tailored therapy plan that suits your unique needs. I work in a person-centred way, focusing on building a trusting, empathetic relationship where you feel heard, understood, and valued. My role is to collaborate with you, helping uncover deeper layers of your experiences and guiding you to gain insight into your thoughts and emotions.

I work with clients facing a variety of challenges, including addiction, trauma, relationship difficulties, health-related issues, anxiety, and depression. Whether you're dealing with a specific issue or simply feeling "stuck," I provide a warm, non-judgmental space for you to reflect and grow. The goal is to help you develop self-awareness and confidence to navigate life's challenges with greater clarity and ease.

With over 10 years of experience in the mental health field, I've worked in both public and private sector settings, gaining a deep understanding of the challenges people face in accessing support. I believe counselling should be accessible to everyone, and I strive to create an inclusive, welcoming environment for all my clients, regardless of background or life experiences.

As someone with dual heritage and being bilingual, I understand the importance of culture, identity, and language in shaping one’s experience. I take an inclusive approach to my practice, ensuring each individual feels valued and supported in a way that respects their identity.

You’ve already taken an important step by seeking support. I’m here to guide you through the process gently, effectively, and without judgment. I look forward to hearing from you.

In my practice, I offer online and telephone sessions, providing flexible and accessible support. In-person sessions may become available in the near future, as I work from several locations in SW London.

I believe that finding the right counsellor is essential, which is why I offer a free introductory call for new clients. This call, lasting between 15-20 minutes, gives us an opportunity to briefly discuss your current situation and determine if I’m the right fit for your therapeutic needs. It’s also a chance for you to ask any questions and get a sense of what working with me would be like. 

I offer short-term therapy options of 6 sessions and 12 sessions, as well as open-ended therapy for clients who may require longer-term support. 

The introductory session is the first step in our work together, and it provides an opportunity to go more in-depth into the topics we discussed during the initial free call. 

During the introductory session, we will explore your current situation in more detail, discuss your goals for therapy, and reflect on your past experiences. We will also talk about what you hope to achieve from counselling, ensuring that we are aligned in terms of your expectations and what we aim to work towards.

This session is an important opportunity for both of us to get a better understanding of your needs, and for you to determine if I am the right counsellor to support you on your journey. It also allows us to discuss the structure of future sessions, whether we will work together on a short-term or open-ended basis.