Sarah Holyoake
Integrative Counsellor & Coach
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About me
Hi! I'm Sarah.
I bring a wide range of experience, which helps me understand and connect with my diverse clients. I started in the corporate world, then moved into mental health, and later trained as a counsellor and coach. I have many years' experience working in mental health in the NHS and the Education sector, all of which has given me expert knowledge and understanding of anxiety, depression, EUPD, self-harm/ suicidal ideation, psychosis, bipolar, schizophrenia, OCD, Neurodivergence.
I'm a different type of therapist and coach - I'm neurodivergent, LGBTQ+ and ethically non-monogamous. I have been a part of the kink scene for over 15 years. There's nothing you can bring that will shock me and I'm comfortable with all aspects of BDSM and GSRD.
Perhaps you've always felt different. Maybe you are questioning your identity, sexuality, or way of living. You may have lost confidence because of past rejection, shame or abuse. Maybe you have unhealthy coping mechanisms that you want to change. I'm passionate about finding the part of you you've been hiding or are ashamed of, and helping you acknowledge, embrace, and heal it. I draw on different models and adapt creatively to your needs. A comfortable relationship is key to being yourself.
If you want to bring your whole, raw, flawed self to therapy and feel accepted, seen and liberated, get in touch.
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Approach
My integrative approach means I draw from different models to meet your unique needs, life story, and pace. I include coaching where I think this may help you - but I will always discuss this with you first.
I draw on different approaches, whether psychodynamic to understand your past, existential to explore meaning in life, CBT for practical changes, as well as Coaching to provide a personalised, tailored approach. I am experienced in somatic and body work.
I see everyone as an individual with their own unique identity — including their unique culture, race, gender, and lived experience.
I am gentle when necessary, encouraging and challenging when you need me to be. I will never leave you in silence for long unless you need me to and will ensure therapy is a warm, safe, enjoyable and empowering place for you.
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