Sarah Butler

I currently have some limited availability to work with new clients (from the end of April 2024)

I offer face to face counselling from my private practice near Central Bournemouth (Westbourne), and online counselling on request. My training is as an integrative therapist, which means that I can draw on a variety of modalities to support your individual needs. As a person centred therapist which means our work will be led by you, working at your pace and offering challenge if needed and agreed by you.

I work with a charity in Poole offering support to survivors of sexual trauma, childhood abuse and domestic violence, and have worked therapeutically with young adults extensively at a University. Issues worked with have been relationships and families, attachment and developmental trauma, procrastination, depression, anxiety, self harm, stress, anger, self esteem, major life changes, loss and bereavement.

I believe we have an innate desire to grow, heal, change and connect, but at times we are unable ourselves to enact this without help. I see myself as a fellow traveller in this process offering a compassionate connection in an honest and respectful way. Considering our relationships with others can often support greater understanding of our relationship with ourselves, and this is where you can do this.

I am a fully qualified integrated counsellor , working within a person centred and relational framework. I have undertaken additional training in working with trauma and PTSD and complex PTSD. I continue to engage in ongoing training and professional development as a core part of my practice.

In our first session together we will discuss what is bringing you to therapy at this time; how we might work together ; how long therapy may last; and I will answer any questions you may have about things that concern you, such as confidentiality. 

I offer a free 20 min telephone consultation - please feel free to call or email to arrange this.