Sally Port

I am a MBACP Person-Centred Counsellor who provides short and long term counselling for children and young people. 

I have worked in schools for over 20 years, and have practised as Counsellor for over 16 years. 

Whilst counselling in private practise, I worked for over 17 years as a Learning Mentor and 3 years as a Pastoral Manager/Designated Safeguarding Lead. I currently work as a self-employed school Counsellor in 6 schools. 

I have extensive experience of supporting children with a wide range of issues. I have worked with children and young people who have experienced family issues, bereavement and loss, trauma, abuse, low self-esteem, anxiety, self harm, and anger/behavioural difficulties. 

I will not ask the child/young person probing questions, but will offer them a safe and non-judgemental space to allow them the opportunity to work through and explore any difficult feelings or issues that they are experiencing. 

I have a current valid enhanced DBS certificate (available to view on request). 

I am a registered member of the BACP which means I am bound by their Ethical Framework for Good Practise in Counselling and Psychotherapy. I receive ongoing clinical supervision to ensure I abide by the ethical guidelines. 

I have an office based in Prescot.  

Alternatively, I can travel to schools dependant upon the area. I work in accordance with the schools safeguarding policy. 

I offer block booking to schools. Please contact me for further details and costings. 

If you have any further questions please message me. 

During the first session I will introduce myself and discuss a counsellor/client contract. This will outline the length and content of the sessions and explain the legal and ethical boundaries of the counselling relationship. 

If the counselling is taking place in a school it will also explain the limits of confidentiality in accordance with the school safeguarding policy and procedures.