Sarah McKenzie

I currently have availability on Fridays.

Hello, I am a psychodynamic therapist based in South East London, I have a warm and genuine approach and hope to offer you a containing reflective space each week. 

My understanding of therapy is that it can help you to heal from a specific trauma or difficulty but it can also offer insight, increase capacity for joy and show you the resources that were kept from  you by negative  beliefs, thought patterns and 'stuck' memories.

My first training was as a psychodynamic art psychotherapist, registered with HCPC, and, following other psychodynamic and trauma focused trainings I now integrate these different modalities depending on your interest or issues. The most important aspect of therapy though is a live and thoughtful listening, kindness and respect for your individuality and experience.

I have worked as a therapist at The Priory in addictions and mental health; the charity sector for older adults and people impacted by homelessness, and in the NHS trauma focused therapy. Due to this varied work I have a deep and working understanding of the impact of discrimination, trauma, socio-economic factors and abusive or emotionally absent caregivers on mental health.

I offer online and in person therapy to adults and couples.

The first session is £50 and is for you to set your goals for therapy and let me know about any previous experiences of therapy - what was helpful what was less so. 

We can agree on time limited or open ended  therapy and if there is a specific or more broad area of concern for you. I may ask about some of your current relationships and immediate family background and you are welcome to ask me about my approach and experience.