Sarah McMurray

I have some availability in my practice room at The Pantiles Chamber, 85 High St. 

Online sessions can be flexible across the week.

Please contact me to arrange an initial assessment session where I can answer any questions you may have about counselling and we can see if we are a good fit to work together.

Hello. I am based in Tunbridge Wells and online, offering counselling to adults and young people aged 16+. I support people experiencing anxiety, stress and overwhelm, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties and significant life transitions.

Many people come to counselling when they feel anxious, low, overwhelmed, or unsure how to cope with significant changes in their lives. Young people often reach out during transitions such as moving away to university, facing exam stress, or adjusting to life after graduation. Adults may be managing grief, work stress, relationship difficulties, or simply a sense of being stuck.

​You don’t even need to know what is wrong to begin therapy.

​Counselling starts with talking.

​What you can expect

Starting counselling can feel like a big step. Sessions with me are steady and consistent, giving you a regular time each week to talk things through.  You don’t have to share everything at once. We go at your pace, and you decide what feels comfortable to bring. Over time, therapy can help you feel more grounded, more self-aware, and more able to manage life’s challenges.

You will be understandably nervous for your first session and we can use this time to see if we are a good 'fit'. This gives you the opportunity to ask any questions you may have. We can also explore timeframes - whether you would benefit from open-ended long-term therapy or a shorter time period.

Who do I work with?

I work with both adults and young people (16+/Year 12 onwards) .

You are welcome to bring whatever is troubling you. This can include anxiety, depression, parenting or relationship issues, family conflict, bereavement and grief, significant life changes including menopause, adverse childhood experiences, relationship to food,  low self-esteem, shame, anger and managing stress.

I understand the challenges that young people face during sixth form and university. These feelings can include: feelings of overwhelm, anxiety, social anxiety, low mood, school/lecture avoidance, self-harm, body dysmorphia, low self-esteem, lack of confidence, emotional dysregulation, exam stress, friendship/ relationship issues and family conflict.

My counselling room is a 5 minute walk from the station and there is free on street parking or paid parking options.  Please note that there is one small step to enter the building and then a lift to the 3rd floor where my practice is based.

About Me

I worked in the City for ten years as the Director of an international recruitment agency before opting for a different path and worked within an education setting supporting young people's mental health. From here, it felt like a natural progression to complete extensive core training in psychodynamic counselling and starting my own practice. My aim is to help you to find relief and to enable long term sustained change.

I am qualified with a Diploma in Psychodynamic Counselling from a BACP accredited training course. I also hold a BA (hons) and continue to further my knowledge with comprehensive CPD.

The assessment session

I offer a 50-minute assessment session for a lower rate of £45. This is an opportunity to talk about what brings you to counselling, what you hope to gain, and to see whether my approach feels right for you. I will also explain how I work and answer any questions you may have.

Once therapy begins, we’ll meet weekly for 50-minute sessions. Some people come for focused short-term work, while others prefer longer-term support. Together we’ll find a pace and approach that feels right for you.