Why Space To Change Counselling

I am Sarah, and I created Space To Change Counselling to help clients find their safe space to talk through historic or current mental health challenges, to grow out of old habits and into new ones and to make positive changes in their lives.

Like a lotus flower, Space To Change Counselling offers a way back to mental clarity and inner peace. 

About me

I am a registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and adhere to their ethical framework.

I hold a professional qualification in Integrative Therapeutic Counselling which offers a blending of counselling approaches holding each client's particular challenges and goals in mind.

This flexible approach allows me to draw from a range of therapeutic models including; Person-centered Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) plus additional areas I have built through training and experience such as trauma-informed practice, Emotion-focused Therapy (EFT), Transactional Analysis (TA) and Attachment Theory. 

In addition to my integrative training I am a qualified Person-Centered Experiential Counselling for Depression therapist for NHS Talking Therapies Herts Mind Network.  I hold a professional therapeutic qualification to work as a trauma-informed counsellor and offer trauma informed skills.  

I am also a perinatal outreach worker for Mind Barnet and Enfield and work within the community identifying needs of young families and signposting to support. 

"I’m so grateful I took the leap to begin therapy. It’s made such a meaningful difference in my life. I truly can’t recommend Sarah enough — if you’ve ever considered therapy, this is your sign to go."

In-person client, Barnet
                                                                                                                                                                                   

Talking therapies offered

I offer in-person and online counselling. In-person sessions take place in Barnet, North London, and I can offer remote sessions to anywhere within the UK.

Open-ended therapy

Open-ended therapy, also known as long-term or unstructured therapy, is a form of psychotherapy where the number of sessions is not predetermined. Instead, the therapy continues for as long as the client feels it is beneficial and necessary. This approach allows for a deeper exploration of issues and a more flexible pace tailored to the individual's needs.

Goal-focused therapy

Goal-focused therapy is a therapeutic approach that focuses on collaboratively setting and achieving specific, measurable goals with the client. It emphasises identifying what the client wants to change or achieve in their life and then working towards those desired outcomes

 

Location & fees

In-person and online counselling:

I offer a free-of-charge 20 minute telephone or video consultation to explore your reasons for seeking out therapy and give time for any questions. 

I offer in-person sessions in a private building located on Barnet High Street (169 High Road EN5 5SU) 

These therapy rooms are easily accessible via bus from the surrounding areas of Enfield, New Barnet, East Barnet, Whetstone and Finchley.

Closest tube is High Barnet (Northern Line).

Although no parking on-site there is parking on surrounding roads.

I also offer online sessions via Teams to any location within the UK.

Sessions fees £70 for 50 minute session

Concessional rates are, at times, available

 

"Sarah has been a truly transformative therapist. Her compassion, creativity, and deep insight helped me shift long-held patterns, and for the first time, I feel a genuine sense of peace and connection to my most authentic self."

In-person client, Barnet

Areas of expertise

I have considerable experience in the following areas which may be impacting your life:

Anxiety

Depression

Low self-esteem

Stress

Burnout

ADHD

Trauma 

Family estrangement 

Maternal and paternal mental health issues

Recovery from domestic abuse and gender based violence

Recovery from boarding school

Other areas I can help with

Adult child of an alcoholic 

Work-related issues

Family issues

Parenting challenges

Relationship issues

Loss, grief, bereavement

Ambiguous loss

Anger management

Understanding menopause

Rumination and panic attacks

Sleep issues

Navigating Divorce & post separation 

Health issues / health anxiety

My tailored approach

The main aims of my tailored approach in Space to Change Counselling is to promote self-awareness and foster positive long-lasting change. A tailored approach hopes to address the client's specific needs and challenges more effectively and to capture the uniqueness of each individual and adapt the therapeutic process accordingly.

Key steps I use: 

  • Individualised Assessment:

After the 20-minute consultation prior to starting, a part of the first session is spent exploring the client's situation, including their presenting problems, history, personality, cultural background, and goals. 

  • Flexible Techniques:

Instead of adhering rigidly to one specific theoretical model, I draw from various therapeutic approaches and techniques to best suit the client's needs.

  • Collaborative Goal Setting with reviews:

I work with the client to establish realistic and achievable goals that are relevant to the client's life. Reviewing the work with the client allows the client to reflect and build on their goals.

  • Emphasis on Relationship:

A strong therapeutic relationship is crucial in a tailored approach, providing a safe and supportive environment for the client to explore their challenges and work towards their goals. Healing can be fostered when within the therapeutic relationship a client feels safe enough to talk about how they experience the sessions with me.

Therapeutic models I use

  • Integrative approach

Integrative therapy is a flexible and personalised approach that combines elements from different therapeutic models to best suit the clients' needs. It moves beyond the limitations of single-school approaches by drawing on various psychological theories and techniques.

 

  • Person-centred Counselling for Depression model

Person-centred experiential counselling is a humanistic approach that focuses on the client's experience and inner resources to facilitate positive change and address depression. An emphasises on empathy and genuineness from the therapist creates a safe space to explore feelings and experiences related to depression and help move the client into growth and self-actualisation.

 

  • Strength-based approach

This approach emphasises a client's positive attributes, resources, and past successes to facilitate growth and well-being, rather than focusing solely on their problems or deficits. This approach believes that individuals possess inherent strengths and resilience that can be leveraged to overcome challenges and improve their lives. 

 

  • Neuro-affirmative approach

This approach aims to empower neurodivergent individuals by building on their strengths and helping them navigate societal expectations and challenges. 

 

  • Trauma-informed approach

A trauma-informed approach is a strengths-based framework that recognises the widespread impact of trauma and emphasises creating safe, supportive environments that promote healing and recovery. It shifts the focus from "What's wrong with you?" to "What happened to you?" to understand the potential impact of past trauma on behavior and responses. 

“Sarah is a fantastic therapist, she truly understands me, knows how to communicate with me and how to support me. I leave each session lighter and with a little more understanding of myself."

Online client

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Get in touch

Telephone: +447773303142

E-mail: sarah@spacetochangecounselling.co.uk

Address: 169 High Street, Barnet, EN5 5SU, London, United Kingdom

"I’m deeply grateful for everything I’ve gained through our work together and would highly recommend her to anyone seeking meaningful, lasting growth."

In-person client, Barnet

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Will counselling work for me?

How do I find a qualified counsellor?

"Sarah is a fantastic therapist, she truly understands me, knows how to communicate with me and how to support me."

Online client, Barnet

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