Sarah Adele

My usual work hours are between 1pm and 8pm Monday to Thursday.

For my current availability, please visit my website or contact me if there isn't a time that suits you.

https://www.sarahadeletherapy.co.uk/

I work with people who, despite managing day-to-day life and often appearing capable or settled on the outside, feel uneasy, stuck, or dissatisfied beneath the surface. You might have a sense that something isn’t quite right — perhaps you notice repeating unhelpful patterns, difficulties in relationships, a conflict within yourself, or a feeling that you are not fully living your life — even if you can’t yet explain why.

My way of working is relational and reflective, with an emphasis on developing a deep understanding of yourself. Feeling genuinely understood is central to the work, and the therapeutic relationship provides the foundation from which exploration can take place. Together, we may look at parts of you that have been pushed aside, learned to stay quiet, or developed in response to early relationships, culture, faith, or the roles you have had to occupy.

This work unfolds over time, allowing space for reflection, curiosity, and emotional honesty. Many people are surprised by how much there is to explore once they begin. As the work progresses, clients often develop their own insights, a greater tolerance for uncertainty, and a stronger sense of agency and self-trust, enabling them to live with more freedom and authenticity in their relationships and in the wider world.

Working with me is often experienced as steady, insightful, and sometimes surprising.  My style is reflective and relational, and I aim to create a space where you can think freely, feel challenged at times, and be met with honesty and understanding. There is room to think deeply and follow what emerges, without pressure to perform or to arrive with clear answers.

We work at a pace that allows trust to build, staying with what feels important even when it is unclear or uncomfortable. I tend to notice emotional undercurrents, patterns, and moments that might otherwise be passed over, and I will often offer words for experiences that feel difficult to name.

As the work unfolds, many clients find themselves thinking differently about themselves and their lives. Rather than being given tasks or techniques, the work continues between and beyond sessions through what has been felt, noticed, or quietly understood together. This can support a growing capacity to stay close to difficult emotions, to tolerate ambivalence, and to relate to oneself and others with greater clarity and honesty.

Before committing to therapy, I offer a free 30-minute online call. This is an opportunity for us to meet briefly and for you to get a sense of how I work. You’re welcome to ask any questions, raise concerns, or talk a little about what has led you to consider therapy at this point. There is no expectation to decide anything during this call — it is simply a chance to see whether taking things further feels right for you.

If you choose to begin therapy, I will ask you to complete a short information form beforehand. This provides some background details and allows us to begin our first session with more focus and depth.

The first therapy session itself is an opportunity to begin the work in a more considered way. I will invite you to talk about whatever feels most important or urgent to you. I do not use formal assessments or questionnaires; instead, the focus is on beginning a conversation and establishing a sense of how we might work together. I may ask questions to help me understand you and your experiences more fully, and you are welcome to ask questions at any point.

Some people find the first session relieving, others find it emotionally demanding, and for many it is a mixture of both. We will go at a pace that feels manageable, with space to reflect together on whether this way of working feels like a good fit for you. I offer both face-to-face and online sessions, and I’m happy to talk through what might feel most appropriate.