Sally is a qualified psychodynamic and integrative counsellor and psychotherapist, specialising in addiction, childhood sexual abuse, trauma, and co-dependency. With extensive experience working with individuals, couples, and families from diverse backgrounds, including the LGBT+ community, Sally offers compassionate and effective support tailored to each client’s needs.

Areas of Expertise:

  • Anxiety (GAD)
  • Abuse
  • Addiction
  • Alcoholism
  • Attachment Disorder
  • Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
  • Childhood Trauma
  • Childhood Sexual Abuse (CSA)
  • Co-dependency (Excessive Need to Care for Others)
  • Depression
  • Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)
  • Domestic Abuse/Violence
  • Emotional Unstable Personality Disorder (EUPD)
  • LGBT+ Counselling
  • Multiple Personality Disorder (MPD)
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Panic Attacks
  • Paranoia
  • Psychosis
  • Rape
  • Self-harm
  • Sexual Assault
  • Substance Misuse
  • Suicidal Thoughts/Ideation
  • Trauma

Sally’s personal experiences growing up with an alcoholic family member inspired her to pursue a career in counselling. Drawing on these experiences, she provides a supportive and understanding environment for her clients to explore their challenges.

Therapeutic Approach:

Sally’s integrative approach combines a range of therapeutic modalities, ensuring a bespoke service for each individual client. She works with clients to identify both past and present issues, as well as unwanted thoughts, feelings, and behaviours, to resolve deep-rooted emotional conflicts. This process supports the creation of a path toward healing, renewal, and transformation.

With 14 years of experience in both private and charity sectors, Sally has worked with a broad spectrum of issues. In addition, she has 10 years of specialised experience supporting survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Sally brings a blend of expertise and empathy to her practice, helping individuals, couples, and families navigate complex and often deeply distressing challenges.

Addiction and Substance Misuse Specialisation:

Sally has 30 years of experience in the field of addiction, having worked as both a Therapist and Clinical Lead at a residential addiction rehab. Her extensive experience also includes supporting families affected by addiction. She specialises in addiction recovery and is dedicated to helping clients achieve lasting transformation.

Qualifications:

  • CertHE in Counselling
  • CertHE in Drug & Alcohol Counselling
  • FdA in Integrative Counselling & Psychotherapy

Professional Development: Sally is committed to continuous learning and has undertaken professional development in the following areas:

  • Suicide Awareness
  • Transactional Analysis 101 (TA)
  • Attachment Theory
  • Childhood Sexual Abuse Training Programme
  • Eating Disorders
  • Psychosis & Personality Disorders
  • Psychopharmacology
  • Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Working with Shame & Guilt
  • Inner Child – Family & Relationships

BACP Membership: Sally is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), Membership Number 399155.

Sally is dedicated to empowering individuals to realise their full potential and lead fulfilling lives, providing a safe and supportive space for all her clients.