Therapies with Sarah Elliott

...an accredited and experienced Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist, with additional training in Supervision, Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy and Counselling.

Right for you?

Many of us go through ups and downs, or difficult life experiences, which can be hard for us to work through alone. I provide a confidential, relaxed and comfortable environment, to help you through this time in your life. I use evidenced based psychological therapies and support, which have been approved by the National Institute of Clinical Health Excellence (NICE), in order to help you move forward and feel better able to cope. I have been described by clients and supervisees as very approachable and easy to get on with.

Here are a few examples of the types of issues I am experienced in helping with:

• Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

• Trauma and Abuse (E.g Sexual, Physical, Emotional, Neglect, Domestic)

• Depression or feeling sad

• Stress

• Anxiety

• Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

• Health Anxiety Disorder (HAD)

• Specific Phobias (e.g vomiting, animals, blood, needles)

• Panic Disorder (with or without agoraphobia)

• Disordered Eating

• Relationship Issues

• Low Self-esteem

• Assertiveness Difficulties

• Confidence Issues

• Anger Management

• Perfectionism

• Body Image Issues

• Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)

• Loss

• Personal Growth

• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

• Bullying

• Discrimination (Aspects of age, race, class, religion, culture, gender, disability and sexual orientation)

• Work or Academic Related Issues

• Shame; Cultural Issues

• Long Term Health Conditions

• Life Transitions

• Sleeping Difficulties

• Chronic Pain & Fatigue

Still unsure whether I can help? Contact me to determine whether I can help you myself, or point you in the right direction.

More about me and my background

I have approximately 20 years experience working in Mental Health Services in primary and/or secondary care, with inpatients and within the community, in both private and NHS settings. I also have over 10 years experience supervising other clinicians, including on the level 7 Masters in CBT. I have worked with mild to severe difficulties and people of all ages, from children to elderly. I also have experience facilitating group work and workshops, as well as working with people with disabilities, learning difficulties and long term health conditions. I have attended over 50 hours of personal therapy myself, which is also a requirement of my training, so I understand how this can feel on a personal level. I have also experienced some difficult times in my life and found the support I received invaluable.

I have extensive knowledge and experience of working with many issues people experience and this, along with my integrative training means that I am able to adapt my approach to meet individual client needs. I also enjoy sharing my expertise and providing supervision to Therapists and other Mental Health Professionals.

I have a special interest in working with Trauma and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

I am a down to earth and open minded person and have the ability to develop a good therapeutic relationship and connect with many types of people (as many client’s from various backgrounds have put it, I was not the stereotypical therapist they were expecting and they felt we could relate on the same level). I am able to listen and provide confidential support, without judgement.

In addition, I receive supervision for my clinical work and attend various training courses, which are both required on a regular basis for BABCP accreditation and they also facilitate my ongoing professional and personal development.

I follow BABCPs professional standards of conduct, performance, ethics and values and I hold professional indemnity insurance.