Sally Pendreigh

I am not able to take on new clients at this time.  

I have particular experience and interest in working with:-

- People who feel overwhelmed and exhausted, and/or who are deeply affected by events and others' emotions

- People who often find themselves out of synch with the others or environment around them

- Losses which aren't recognised by others, or are hidden and can't be talked about for some reason

- Difficult feelings (anger, disappointment, envy, guilt, hurt, longing, rejection, resentment, shame)

- Birth-related issues and childhood experiences

- Traumatic deaths, including murder, suicide, road and drug deaths

- People who experience their emotions as physical sensations in their body

My website (www.sallypendreigh.com) gives more information about me, my work, and what people say about my counselling.

Our first session is a chance to get to find out more about each other, and to go over the working arrangements information I will already have sent you.  This covers confidentiality, ethical care, cancellation arrangements and fees.  And we can talk more fully about what you want from counselling. 

The first session gives you the chance to find out more about how I work and whether my approach might fit with what you're looking for. And to ask any questions about my experience or let me know about any concerns you have about counselling.  Most importantly, when you meet me, you can judge how I listen, speak and respond to what you say.  Those are important indicators of whether I am someone you think you can talk to about difficult issues and feelings.  And I can let you know whether I think I'll be able to help you or not.  If I think someone else or another counselling approach would be better suited to your needs, I can make recommendations. 

Like other sessions, first sessions last an hour.  I offer a discounted rate for first sessions (see fees section).