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Sarah Dean

Integrative psychotherapist
Banbury OX17 , Banbury OX15
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About Me

When you talk,  I will listen and you will be heard.

Hello and I (being triple jabbed) extend a warm welcome to you. 

Sometimes, life can be really tough. Together we can discuss any concerns or what may be troubling you.  I am happy to offer a free 15-20 minute phone call.

How I work

I'm an Integrative Counsellor for Adults and Young People (13+) working in North Oxfordshire.  I work collaboratively with you to create a safe and warm environment on an open ended and regular basis. I believe you have the potential to grow and flourish only sometimes, a helping hand to have a more fulfilling way of life is needed.

Life stressors and events can be very challenging and a lonely experience. It may be through exploring current difficulties affecting your well-being, where some may be rooted in past experiences.  I am curious to know where you've come from, where you are now and where you would like to be.  We could gently explore these and understand the connections to the “here and now” of your life, if we agree it appropriate. Talking to and listening is not the only way to communicate; I work creatively and together we can find other ways for you to express yourself.

Together, we can build a relationship where you experience empathic understanding and feel understood - as if I'm in your shoes; genuine where it's OK to say, think and feel what your life is like now.  Also importantly, I strive not to judge, discriminated nor marginalised by me.  I work with all ethnicities, religious beliefs (or none), where difference is celebrated.

Issues I work with

Abortion, Adoption, Abuse, Anger, Anxiety, Bereavement, Bullying, Child related issues, Depression, Emotional Abuse, Family Issues, Generalised anxiety disorder, Guilt, Loss, Low self esteem and confidence, Miscarriage, Neonatal death, Passive-Aggressive Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Peer, Parental and Exam pressure, Physical abuse, Pregnancy and Birth, Redundancy, Relationship Issues, Self harm, Sexual abuse, Sexuality, Shame, Stillbirth and Sudden Infant Death, Suicidal Thoughts/Ideation and Victims of Domestic Violence.

Getting in touch

I am contactable via telephone and email; all methods are secure and confidential. I shall reply as soon as I can if you leave me a message.  In order to respect your confidentiality, please let me know your preferred method - i.e is it OK to phone and leave a message, or email/text you?  Please be assured that if I miss your call, I will call you back.

The beginning of our relationship

The first session lasts between 60 and 90 minutes and is about exploring whether I am the right therapist for you and can be a one off;  we can explore what may be going on for you now and what your main concerning issues are.  We can then discuss what your expectations and goals are, from counselling if we decide we are able to work together.  Sessions thereafter are between 50 and 60 minutes long. My practice in Anyho offers flexibility regarding days and times.

For parents/carers for adolescents under the age of 18

For parents/carers of young people under the age of 18, I offer regular 60 minute review sessions. You are invited to address any concerns you may have and these occur outside your young person's session. However, due to the nature of my relationship with your young person, I am ethically bound to maintain confidentiality unless I have consent to share.

How long do I need to be in therapy?

This is dependent on you and our work together. However, regular review sessions can be beneficial to discover what's changed, or what hasn't.

BACP

As a qualified and registered member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP), I abide and adhere to the Ethical Framework for Good Practice. You can explore what you can expect of me by following this link: http://www.bacp.co.uk/ethics/EFfCP.php.  I attend regular clinical Supervision to promote and safeguard my practice and attend professional development days to uphold my professional standards.

Client Testimonials -  

"A Delight to work with.
I’d happily recommend Sarah as she is very welcoming and calming I have really enjoyed working with her through my struggles and also through my high moments too". Samuel, 22, North Oxfordshire, April 2022.

“Working with Sarah is one of the best decisions I have ever made, I am more confident, less anxious and depressed and feel truly optimistic and excited for the future for the first time in a long time, I could not recommend someone more.” Louis, 21, North Oxfordshire, April 2022.

"As a 50+ year old man, I was unsure and sceptical about couselling but with a number of deep rooted childhood questions and events weighing on my mind, as well as a few work issues, I decided to contact Sarah for help.
 
Sarah made me feel welcome and comfortable and I very quickly realised I was in the right place. I felt free to question everything that was troubling me, which is not like me at all.
 
The end result is a far happier, calmer and more understanding person. I no longer have any of the bitter and pent up feelings of before and the relationships with my family have greatly improved as a result.
 
I've since found myself proudly telling people of my couselling experience with Sarah and I will be recommending her highly to all who are interested.
 
It's never too late to change, I have."
MG, 50, Brackley.  April 2020

"Sarah is a very knowledgeable, warm and funny counselor. She is able to provide a safe environment to be able to share life stories, understanding past and present. 

Sarah showed me how to connect to my inner child and to keep her safe, loved and nurtured.
I would highly recommend Sarah's service to anyone who needs support and help in any walk of life. 
EC, 36, Budapest

"Sarah has been a great help in guiding me towards discovering what I do and don’t want from life. What has held me back and helping me to let go of the past and look forward to the future after feeling so stuck with life. Sarah is empathetic, intuitive and I trusted her completely. They say laughter is the best medicine and we did a lot of that as Sarah is so easy to get on with. Sometimes all you need is someone to listen and say it’s ok you are fine just the way you are I’m here for you. Thank you Sarah."  By Heather, age early 50s, Oxford, October '19.

“I had my last session with Sarah on 15th September 2019 which she kindly rearranged for as I missed my session the day prior which shows just how accommodating she is as she’s done this effortlessly on a few occasions. Since I started with Sarah I have felt a massive change in myself becoming much more confident and kinder to myself which I have been able to do through her guidance. I have really struggled in the past with confidence, anxiety and family relationship issues and haven’t understood exactly what it is that has been affecting me. However, with Sarah’s help I have been able to understand why I am feeling the way I have and practical steps to overcome these negative feelings and thoughts.

I would recommend Sarah to anyone and believe she has the ability to help anyone become a happier, more present and knowledgeable person when it comes to self-care and mental health in general. I really can’t say enough positive things about her and if I ever struggled in the future would happily go back to see her to resolve any troubles.”  By Joshua, age 25, Banbury.

"I came to see Sarah last year when in 'crisis' and looking for someone to help me navigate my way through.  I immediately felt at ease with her kind and gentle manner and entrusted myself to work with her.  It was the best decision I have made.

Sarah creates a supportive and accepting environment where she draws upon  creative and poignant methods to help work through and overcome challenges and problems you are facing.

It is no exaggeration to say that the work that I have done with Sarah has been life-changing in a wholy positive and enjoyable way.  I encourage anyone who is seeking a safe space to work through their problems to speak with Sarah."  By Kirsten L, 44, Helmdon, August '19
 

"Sarah has helped me come so far in only a short amount of time.  Not only has she helped me but she successfully taught me how to help myself.  I have always felt so comfortable talking to her and at ease in her company.  She has helped me overcome so many struggles I have faced throughout my life and come to peace with them.  I don't know where I would be now had I not met her."
By CK in Buckingham, age 18.  August '18

" I would highly recommend Sarah to anyone looking for a friendly counsellor who not only helps to organize and discuss specific life events but also empathizes with you without judgment or pressure to share. She is truly a joy to work with and get to know. She will offer alternative views on certain situations/emotions that give clarity and a sense that a weight has been lifted. I would advise anyone seeking a friendly face with open ears and love in her heart to contact Sarah".  ET, 20, Banburyshire.  June '19.

 

 

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Sarah Dean Counselling
Aynho
Banbury
OX17 3BG

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Sarah Dean Counselling
Ashcroft Therapy Centre, Hudson Street
Deddington
Banbury
OX15 0SW

Issues often worked with

Anger
Anxiety
Bereavement
Depression
Interpersonal relationships
Trauma
Menopause
Self-harm
Emotional abuse
Miscarriage
Boarding school syndrome
Family issues

Therapy offered

In person

Client groups

Adult
Adolescents

Fees

Feel free to call me - I won't charge for a 20 minute phone call.

For a one off 90 minute appointment, I usually charge £90.  This is where we can discover if we're a good client-counsellor fit.

Thereafter, if we agree to work together, then I usually charge £65 per hour.

 

 

 

 

Training and qualifications

Edexcel Level 5 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, Richmond Adult Community College, London.

NCFE Level 3 Certificate: Counselling Skills and Theory.

NCFE Level 2 Certificate: Award in Helping Skills.

RECENT WORKSHOPS AND TRAINING:

Introduction to Working with Boarding School Survivors, Karen Macmillan and Sara Warner, May 2022.

Working with Hopelessness and Powerlessness, Geoff Hopping, 29 March 2022.

Down the Rabbit Hole, Stefan Charidge aka the Metaphor Man and author of The Penny Model,  27 January 2022.

Fear and Trauma, Stefan Charidge aka the Metaphor Man and author of The Penny Model, 25 September 2021.

Children and young people's mental health: Critical insights and a vision for the future, Barnados, Pesi UK, 15 May 2021.

Exploring the future of counselling and psychotherapy in a post pandemic world, Pesi UK, 13 May 2021.

The current mental health landscape: individual and community recovery, Janine Fisher, Pesi UK, 13 May 2021.

Grief and Loss, finding meaning as we heal individually and collectively, Julia Samual, Pesi UK, 10 May 2021.

Key insights into recovery from stress and trauma related disorders, Paul Farmer, Mind, Pesi UK, 5 May 2021.

Children and young people's mental health: Critical insights and a vision for the future, Barnados, Pesi UK, 15 May 2021.

Children and young people's mental health: Critical insights and a vision for the future, Barnados, Pesi UK, 15 May 2021.

Exploring the future of counselling and psychotherapy in a post pandemic world, Pesi UK, 13 May 2021.

The current mental health landscape: individual and community recovery, Janine Fisher, Pesi UK, 13 May 2021.

The current mental health landscape: individual and community recovery, Janine Fisher, Pesi UK, 13 May 2021.

Grief and Loss, finding meaning as we heal individually and collectively, Julia Samual, Pesi UK, 10 May 2021.

Grief and Loss, finding meaning as we heal individually and collectively, Julia Samual, Pesi UK, 10 May 2021.

Key insights into recovery from stress and trauma related disorders, Paul Farmer, Mind, Pesi UK, 5 May 2021.

Key insights into recovery from stress and trauma related disorders, Paul Farmer, Mind, Pesi UK, 5 May 2021

Fear and Trauma, Stefan Charidge aka the Metaphor Man and author of The Penny Model, 25 September 2021.

 

Outdoor Therapy, Sean Tierney, Glasgow, 2021.

Working with Shame, Carolyn Spring of PODS, Birmingham, 2020.

Dangerous Desire: Psychodynamics of Addiction, Riverside Counselling Service, 2019

Working with Gender Diverse Children & Young People, Gloucestershire Counselling Service, Stroud, 2019

Supporting Women through the Menopausal Transition, Riverside Counselling Service, Henley-on-Thames, 2019

Dreams and recurrent childhood nightmares, Riverside Counselling Service, Henley-on-Thames, 2019

Photographs & Therapy - when a client hands you their phone, Riverside Counselling Service, Henley-on-Thames, 2018

Psychopharmacology and Therapy - a difficult relationship, Banbury Therapeutic Training Centre, 2018

Working with the Anxious Client, Banbury Therapeutic Training Centre, 2017

Pregnancy Loss, Banbury Therapeutic Training Centre, 2016

Cruse, Bereavement Care, Oxford
Bereavement Support Group Facilitation, 2016

Awareness in Bereavement Counselling, 2015

Youthline, Bracknell, 2015 and 2014
Young People and the meaning of Self Harm and Depression

Young People, Sex and Sexuality

Young People and the meaning of Self Esteem

Shame and Self harm

London Therapy Foundation, 2015
Introduction to CBT

Work Experience:

Self employed Counsellor

Youthline, Bracknell

BSHounslow, Brentford

Teens & Toddlers, London

Verified professional membership

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