My Story

Reach for Solace has been fantastic at helping me navigate some really difficult times.

“Reach for Solace has been fantastic at helping me navigate some really difficult times. It was my first time trying therapy but Sarah really listened and created a safe environment.

Sarah helped me to get to a much better space and now continue to check in when needed.

Sarah has provided me with some excellent techniques to focus on and help me move forward in life. I would highly recommend.“

-KS. Gosforth

I have been told from a young age & by many that they saw me as “wise” & “intuitive” so I guess it’s no surprise that I would go on to use my natural gifts in being able to serve others as a therapist.

Alongside my natural attributes I’ve worked on my personal journey of self growth for over 25 years. I know my personal development journey will never end as I love learning & growing.

Long before becoming a qualified counsellor & coach I was the sounding board to friends & family. I enjoyed listening, helping them find solutions & helping them see things from a different perspective.

By helping others I was in a way finding answers & healing myself. Not that I knew it at the time but growing up I had an insecure attachment which showed up in my late teens through relationship difficulties. This was partially due to my parents separation when I was three.

Abandonment issues began to surface & I felt constantly triggered by intrusive thoughts from lack of trust, fears of infidelity from my partner, fears I’d be abandoned to simply fearing my partner would view me as not being good enough.

Core wounds were getting played out & I did not know how to connect to myself to understand my feelings & therefore communicate effectively & healthily.

I would people please & internalise my true feelings which over time spilled out in unhealthy ways all which contributed to me feeling unseen, unheard & misunderstood. I treated people like mind readers thinking ‘surely they must know how I feel & what I need.’ I was waiting for someone to “fix me” & giving away my power.

I was in emotional turmoil, never truly feeling safe in my body or feeling grounded.

I lacked trust in myself, and as a protective mechanism based around fear, I was always waiting for the perfect moment before I took action, which, of course, never came.
I was frustrated at not getting what I desired & frustrated with myself for my inaction, which led me to further doubt myself. It was a vicious cycle that left me disconnected from myself, emotionally dysregulated, burnt out & stuck.

Then I began my self-discovery & healing journey, throwing myself into workshops, courses, retreats & different modalities of therapy. I learned how to calm my nervous system & become more present through meditation, mindfulness & breathwork. I began training to be a therapist aged 26 & knew I had found my calling.

I still carry out breathwork, mindfulness, meditation & EFT on a daily basis as it’s a way of life that I thoroughly enjoy & know supports me.

I’ve tried & tested hundreds of techniques & I offer you the best I know. I fast track you through very similar steps to the journey I’ve taken to reclaim my self-worth, feel empowered, find my truth, inner peace, clarity & wholeness.

As tough as my life’s challenges have been, they have proven invaluable to my souls purpose. I support others on their journey to live more authentically & become the best versions of themselves, for them & everyone around them.

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SARAH’S QUALIFICATIONS

Sarah has spent thousands of hours & tens of thousands of pounds on training & her own personal development “taking the scenic route so you don’t have to.” Sarah can support you in getting to your desired outcome much quicker than if you were doing it on your own. Time is precious.

Sarah combines her professional training, personal experience & natural gifts to work with you intuitively.

Sarah tailors her approach to the individual needs of each client creating a unique package.

There is no doubt you will feel seen, heard, understood & reach what you’re hoping for.

Sarah has over 15 years experience & helped thousands of people.

Her qualifications over this time:

  • Diploma in Theraputic Counselling
  • Hypnotherapy & Hypnosis Diploma
  • Self Hypnosis Practioner Certificate
  • Working with Couples Programme
  • Life Coaching Diploma
  • Spiritual Life Coaching Diploma
  • Meditation Teacher Diploma
  • Accredited EFT Tapping Practioner
  • Psychosensory Touch Therapist

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HOW WE MAKE IT WORK

Initial Assessment

The first step is an initial consultation to find out what’s brought you to us, a little about your past & your goals.

Daily Micro-Tasks

Our program is built around small, achievable tasks as change takes time. We carry out the work together at a pace that is comfortable for you.

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STORIES OF TRANSFORMATION & HEALING

Sarah listened so attentively and really heard…

“I thoroughly enjoyed working with Sarah as my coach she is nothing short of amazing! I am so thankful for everything she has supported me through & for being able to feel safe, listened to and understood.

Sarah’s questions were very thought provoking and helped me to uncover some old beliefs that were holding me back. We were able to come up with some tools to change those beliefs and I saw a difference within the first week. I have continued to use these tools in my everyday life.

Sarah listened so attentively and really heard what I was saying. Her guidance provided me with invaluable clarity in moving forward on my journey.

It has really been amazing to see my thought process change and be able to understand what some of the small but significant things that were holding me back.

I would highly recommend Sarah to anyone, she has extensive knowledge and is an expert in her field. Sarah is truly dedicated to her profession and to helping her clients.

Thank you for everything you do.”
-Judith, Business Owner, Newcastle
Sarah is a great counsellor…

“Sarah is a great counsellor, she has really helped me understand myself worth and gained confidence throughout my sessions with her.

She has such a calm approach that immediately makes me feel safe. My life has changed completely, of how I see the world and the people around me.

I would definitely recommend Sarah.

Thank you Sarah.“
–J. Wood. Newcastle Upon Tyne
Sarah is an outstanding counsellor…

“Sarah is an outstanding counsellor. She is kind, caring, compassionate and intuitive and is so skilled at what she does.

Sarah uses her extensive knowledge base and a wide range of tools and approaches in each session. She has the amazing ability to ask really insightful questions which in turn enable me to go deeper with myself to access my own insights and deepen my self-understanding.

My “self-discovery journey” with Sarah has inspired my self-belief and has also helped me to find my courage to try new approaches and ways of being in my life that are congruent with my true self and that are true to me. There have been many “aha” moments along the way and much personal growth too.

I would highly recommend Sarah to anyone considering counselling. Her expertise, support and care have been invaluable to me. I am very grateful that I found her.”
–Michelle, Executive Coach, Durham
Working with Sarah as a coach has been invaluable to me…

“Working with Sarah as a coach has been invaluable to me. She has guided me through relationship issues and how to manage different communication styles, as well as helping me prioritise what I want in life and what my “purpose” is. With her guidance I have figured out what is specifically important to me on a day-to-day basis (as well as addressing the work/life balance that I struggled with!)

Together, we have set healthy goals regarding sleep routines and eating habits, in a way that has been both achievable and sustainable for me. She has also given me tools to tackle procrastination, as well as encouraged me to get back into hobbies that make me happy and fulfilled.

Sarah’s patient and gentle manner puts me at ease whenever I speak with her. She is non-judgemental (no matter what I say!), and her openness and honesty is so refreshing. She has motivated me to help find purpose in everyday life, as well as helping me set and achieve goals, and focus on my physical health and emotional wellbeing.

Most of all is the improved self-awareness that I have gained – Sarah has helped me understand myself better, and to also recognise when I am getting into unhealthy habits. I now feel confident that I am able to find the answers within myself and that I have the power to change which direction I go in.”
–Rachel Johnson, Durham
Reach for Solace has been fantastic at helping me navigate some really difficult times.

“Reach for Solace has been fantastic at helping me navigate some really difficult times. It was my first time trying therapy but Sarah really listened and created a safe environment.

Sarah helped me to get to a much better space and now continue to check in when needed.

Sarah has provided me with some excellent techniques to focus on and help me move forward in life. I would highly recommend.“
–KS. Gosforth
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