Sarah Griffiths

My main private practice days are currently Monday (all day) Thursdays & Fridays (late evening only) *Additional fees of £10 per session will apply on a Saturday*

*Please note: I can only respond during office hours.

*I do not offer emergency or crisis intervention outside of normal hours.

Welcome, and thank you for visiting my profile.

I understand that reaching out for therapeutic support can feel like a significant step, and for many people, making initial contact is often the hardest part. My aim is to provide a professional, safe and non-judgemental space where you can openly explore your experiences, difficulties and goals at your own pace.

I am a BACP Accredited Psychotherapist, EMDR UK Accredited Psychotherapist and Trauma Specialist, BPS Accredited Clinical Supervisor (CSAccredP), and DDP-Informed Practitioner with senior NHS leadership experience. I work relationally, systemically and in a trauma-informed way, recognising how relationships, attachment patterns, life experiences and environments can shape emotional wellbeing.

I specialise in:

• Trauma and Complex Trauma

• PTSD and C-PTSD

• EMDR Therapy

• Attachment Difficulties

• Anxiety and Emotional Regulation

• Burnout and Chronic Stress

• Neurodevelopmental Presentations

• Parenting and Child Development

• Frontline and Emergency Services Wellbeing

I work with:

• Adults

• Families

• Young People

• Parents and Carers

• Frontline Professionals

• Organisations requiring training, consultation and wellbeing support

As an EMDR Accredited Psychotherapist and Trauma Specialist, I support individuals experiencing trauma, anxiety, emotional overwhelm, intrusive memories, burnout and difficult life experiences. EMDR is an evidence-based approach designed to help process distressing experiences in a safer and more adaptive way.

I also have specialist Children, Young People and Families training in DDP (Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy) and currently practise as a DDP-informed Systemic Psychotherapist. Level 2 DDP-informed practitioner training will be completed in 2026.

Alongside therapy, I offer Clinical Supervision, organisational consultation, psychoeducational workshops, wellbeing training and trauma-informed practice support, particularly within frontline, safeguarding, healthcare and multi-agency environments.

About Me

Guiding Star Specialist Trauma Therapy & Integrative Psychotherapy offers face-to-face therapy in Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, alongside remote counselling and psychotherapy globally via Zoom and Microsoft Teams.

I am an independent female psychotherapist working with:

* Adults

* Families

* Young People

* Parents and Carers

* Frontline Professionals

* Multi-agency Professionals

My therapeutic approach is integrative, systemic and trauma-informed, offering a safe, professional and non-judgemental environment where individuals can explore their experiences, emotions and relationships at their own pace.

I specialise in:

* Trauma & Complex Trauma

* EMDR Therapy

* Attachment Difficulties

* Anxiety & Emotional Regulation

* Child Development

* Parenting Support

* Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)

* Systemic Family Psychotherapy

I currently practise as:

* An Accredited EMDR Psychotherapist

* A DDP Level 1 Therapist (Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy)

* A DDP-Informed Systemic Psychotherapist

* A Clinical Supervisor

Alongside private therapy work, I also provide:

* Clinical Supervision

* EAP Counselling

* Parenting Support

* Psychoeducation

* Consultation for multi-agency and frontline professionals

Guiding Star Specialist Trauma Therapy provides a compassionate, ethical and appropriately boundaried service. Whilst therapy can be highly supportive and transformative, it is important to understand that private psychotherapy is not a crisis or emergency mental health service. Where individuals require additional or urgent support, appropriate signposting may be recommended.

Additional Information:

Please note: prior to commencing therapy, an initial 30-minute telephone consultation is required. This provides an opportunity to explore your needs and whether my therapeutic approach feels right for you.

Initial telephone consultation fee: £35 (payable in advance via bank transfer or PayPal).

Fees & Additional Information:

A 30-minute telephone consultation and basic assessment is required prior to commencing therapy.

Initial Telephone Consultation (up to 30 minutes): £35

This consultation offers an opportunity to discuss your presenting needs, explore whether my therapeutic approach feels appropriate for you, and complete a brief initial assessment before arranging ongoing sessions.

To begin ongoing therapy, a “week in advance” payment approach is used. An advance payment equivalent to two sessions (minimum £140 for standard adult therapy) is required at the start of therapy to secure both the first and final session.

Session fees are payable at least 48 hours prior to attendance.

The advance payment may also be used in the event of cancellations made outside of the agreed 48-hour notice period. Please note that refunds are not available once sessions have been booked.

Therapy requires emotional commitment, consistency and readiness for reflective work. Whilst therapy can be highly supportive and transformative, private psychotherapy is not a crisis intervention or emergency mental health service. If you are experiencing significant distress or require urgent support, please contact your GP, NHS 111, Primary Care services or emergency services where appropriate.

Current Fees

* Initial Telephone Consultation (30 mins): £35

* Individual Psychotherapy/Counselling: £70 per 50-minute session

* Weekend appointments: additional £10

* Online Therapy (Zoom/Teams): £70

* Couples Therapy: £100

* CYP Counselling: £80

* DDP Therapy: £100–£150 (60–90 mins, parent participation where appropriate)

* EMDR Psychotherapy: £100 (50 mins) / £200 (100 mins)

* Clinical Supervision: £80–£120 per 1.5 hours

* Student Supervision: £70 per hour / £100 per 1.5 hours

* Medical / Legal Report Writing: up to £300

Higher fees may apply for referrals involving insurers, private healthcare providers or medicolegal organisations.

My current private practice availability is:

* Mondays (daytime appointments)

* Thursdays (late evening appointments)

* Fridays (late evening appointments)

Limited Saturday appointments may occasionally be available, with an additional fee of £10 per session.

Please note that I am only able to respond to enquiries during normal office hours.

Whilst I aim to provide a safe, supportive and professionally boundaried therapeutic service, private psychotherapy is not an emergency or crisis intervention service, and I am unable to provide support outside agreed working hours.

If you require urgent mental health support or are experiencing a crisis, please contact your GP, NHS 111, local crisis team or emergency services where appropriate. 

Welcome, and thank you for visiting my profile.

I appreciate that reaching out for therapeutic support can feel like a significant step, and for many people, making initial contact is often the hardest part. My aim is to provide a professional, safe and non-judgemental space where you can openly explore your experiences, emotions and presenting difficulties at your own pace.

I work in a compassionate, trauma-informed and relational way, offering an impartial and supportive therapeutic environment where individuals, couples, families, children and young people can feel heard, respected and emotionally safe. I understand that every person arrives in therapy with their own unique experiences, challenges and strengths, and I believe therapy should be tailored sensitively to individual needs.

I have specialist Children, Young People and Families training in DDP (Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy) and currently practise as a DDP-informed Systemic Psychotherapist. Level 2 DDP-informed practitioner training will be completed in 2026.

I am also an EMDR UK Accredited Psychotherapist and Trauma Specialist, supporting individuals experiencing trauma, anxiety, emotional overwhelm, attachment difficulties and distressing life experiences through evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing).

Alongside therapeutic work, I am a BPS Accredited Clinical Supervisor (CSAccredP), providing reflective and supportive supervision for professionals working within emotionally demanding environments.

Seeking support is not a sign of weakness. Investing in your emotional wellbeing and psychological health can be a powerful and meaningful step towards healing, growth and long-term resilience.

Thank you again for taking the time to visit my profile. 

About Me

Guiding Star Trauma Therapy, offers face-to-face therapy in Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, alongside remote counselling and psychotherapy globally via Zoom and Microsoft Teams.

I am an independent female psychotherapist working with:

* Adults

* Families

* Young People

* Parents and Carers

* Frontline Professionals

* Multi-agency Professionals

My therapeutic approach is integrative, systemic and trauma-informed, providing a safe, professional and non-judgemental environment where individuals can explore their experiences, emotions and relationships at their own pace.

I specialise in:

* Trauma & Complex Trauma

* EMDR Therapy

* Attachment Trauma

* Anxiety & Emotional Regulation

* Child Development

* Parenting Support

* Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)

I currently practise as:

* An EMDR Psychotherapist

* A DDP Level 1 Therapist (Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy)

*  A Psychotherapist / Counsellor

* A Clinical Supervisor

Alongside private therapy work, I also provide:

* Clinical Supervision

* EAP Counselling

* Parenting Support

* Psychoeducation

* Consultation for multi-agency and frontline professionals

Guiding Star Specialist Trauma Therapy provides a compassionate, ethical and appropriately boundaried service. Whilst therapy can be highly supportive and transformative, it is important to understand that private psychotherapy is not a crisis or emergency mental health service. Where individuals require additional or urgent support, appropriate signposting may be recommended.

Additional Information:

Prior to commencing therapy, an initial 30-minute telephone consultation is required. This provides an opportunity to explore your needs, discuss expectations and consider whether my therapeutic approach feels right for you.

Initial consultation fee: £35 (payable in advance via secure bank transfer).

Fees & Additional Information:

An initial 30-minute telephone consultation and basic assessment is required prior to commencing therapy.

Initial Telephone Consultation (up to 30 mins): £35

This consultation provides an opportunity to discuss your presenting needs, explore whether my therapeutic approach feels appropriate for you, and complete a brief initial assessment before arranging ongoing sessions.

Please note that therapy sessions cannot be scheduled until the consultation and assessment process have been completed.

To begin ongoing therapy, a “week in advance” payment approach is used. An advance payment equivalent to two sessions (minimum £140 for standard adult therapy) is required at the start of therapy to secure both the first and final session.

Session fees are payable at least 48 hours prior to attendance. Advance payments may also be used in the event of cancellations made outside of the agreed 48-hour notice period. Please note that refunds are not available once sessions have been booked.

Therapy requires emotional commitment, consistency and readiness for reflective work. Whilst therapy can be highly supportive and transformative, private psychotherapy is not a crisis intervention or emergency mental health service. If you are experiencing significant distress or require urgent support, please contact your GP, NHS 111 or emergency services where appropriate.

Current Fees

* Individual Psychotherapy/Counselling: £70 per 50 minute session

* Weekend appointments: additional £10

* Online Therapy (Zoom/Teams): £70

* CYP Counselling: £80

* DDP Therapy: £100–£150 (60–90 mins, parent participation where appropriate)

* EMDR Trauma Psychotherapy: £100 (50 mins) / £200 (100 mins(

* Clinical Supervision: £80–£120 per 1.5 hours

* Student Supervision: £70 per hour / £100 per 1.5 hours

* Medical / Legal Report Writing: up to £300

Higher fees may apply for referrals involving insurers, private healthcare providers or medicolegal organisations.

My main private practice days are currently Monday (all day) Thursdays & Fridays (late evening only) *Additional fees of £10 per session will apply on a Saturday*

*Please note: I can only respond during office hours.

*I do not offer emergency or crisis intervention outside of normal hours.

Welcome. I offer a professional, safe and non-judgemental therapeutic space, where you can explore your experiences openly and at your own pace. Taking the first step towards therapy can often feel like the hardest one, and seeking support is a significant investment in your emotional wellbeing and long-term psychological health.

I am a BACP Accredited Psychotherapist, Accredited EMDR UK Psychotherapist - Trauma Specialist, BPS Accredited Clinical Supervisor (CSAccredP), and a DDP-Informed Practitioner specialising in trauma, attachment, neurodevelopmental presentations, anxiety, burnout and relational difficulties.

I work with adults, children, young people, families and professionals experiencing the impact of trauma, cumulative stress, complex life experiences and emotional overwhelm. Alongside private practice, I hold senior NHS leadership experience and have a particular interest in supporting frontline and emergency service professionals, exposed to high-demand and psychologically challenging environments.

My therapeutic approach integrates:

* EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing)

* Systemic Psychotherapy

* Attachment-focused practice

* Trauma-informed interventions

* Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP)-informed approaches

I have specialist Children, Young People and Families training in DDP (Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy) and will qualify as a Level 2 DDP-Informed Practitioner in 2026.

As an EMDR UK Accredited Practitioner, I specialise in supporting individuals affected by trauma, PTSD, complex trauma, attachment difficulties and distressing life experiences.

I am also a BPS Accredited Clinical Supervisor (CSAccredP), providing reflective supervision and professional support for therapists and helping professionals.

Welcome. I offer specialist trauma therapy, integrative psychotherapy and clinical supervision within a professional, safe and non-judgemental therapeutic environment.

I am an independent female psychotherapist based in Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, providing both face-to-face and remote therapy, supervision, consultation and psychoeducational training internationally (remote).

I work with:

* Adults

* Children & Young People

* Frontline and Emergency Service Professionals

* Multi-agency teams and organisations

My areas of specialist interest include:

* Trauma and Complex Trauma

* EMDR Therapy

* Attachment Trauma

* Anxiety and Emotional Regulation

* Family and Relational Difficulties

* Child Development

* Neurodevelopmental Presentations

* Burnout and Cumulative Stress Exposure

* Trauma-Informed Practice

My therapeutic approach integrates:

* Systemic Psychotherapy

* EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing)

* DDP-informed practice (Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy)

* Attachment-focused interventions

* Play-based and creative approaches where appropriate

* Trauma-informed therapeutic practice

I currently practise as:

* An Accredited EMDR Psychotherapist

* A BACP Accredited Psychotherapist

* A BPS Accredited Clinical Supervisor (CSAccredP)

* A DDP Level 1 Therapist and DDP-Informed Systemic Practitioner, with Level 2 training due for completion in 2026.

Alongside private practice, I provide:

* Clinical Supervision

* Parenting Support and Psychoeducation

* Organisational Consultation

* EAP Counselling

* Training Workshops

* Clinical Governance and Wellbeing Support for multi-agency and frontline services

I have a particular interest in supporting professionals working within psychologically demanding environments.

I offer a safe, ethical and boundaried therapeutic service. In situations involving significant crisis, active risk, ongoing abuse or instability, additional / alternative specialist support may be recommended to ensure the most appropriate level of care and safety.

Fees & Professional Information:

Initial Consultation:

30-Minute Telephone Consultation & Initial Assessment – £35

This consultation includes a brief assessment, discussion of presenting needs and an opportunity to explore whether we feel therapeutically matched, before commencing ongoing work.

Therapy Fees:

Individual Psychotherapy & Counselling:

* Online (Zoom / Teams) – £70 per 50-minute session or F2F

* Weekend appointments – additional £10

EMDR Trauma Psychotherapy:

* £100 – 50 minutes

* £150 – 75 minutes

* £200 - 100 minutes

Couples Therapy:

* £100 per session

Children & Young People (CYP):

* £80 per session

DDP-Informed Therapy:

* £100–£150

* 60 or 90-minute sessions

* May include parent/carer participation where clinically appropriate.

Clinical Supervision:

Qualified Professionals:

* £80–£120 per 1.5-hour session

Student Supervision:

(Student ID required)

* £70 per hour

* £100 per 1.5-hour session

Organisational Training & Consultation:

Psychoeducational workshops, trauma-informed practice training, wellbeing consultation and organisational support available:

* frontline services

* healthcare settings

* safeguarding teams

* multi-agency organisations

* educational environments

Training and consultation fees begin from £250, with competitive rates available depending on requirements, duration and group size.

A consultation is required before confirming organisational bookings.

Booking & Cancellation Policy:

To secure therapeutic work, payment for the initial and final session is requested in advance. This advance payment is retained should appointments be cancelled with less than 48 hours’ notice.

All session fees are payable 48 hours prior to attendance.

* Fees are non-refundable

* Missed appointments or late cancellations remain chargeable

* Therapy is not a crisis, emergency or out-of-hours service

Where individuals are experiencing significant risk, crisis, alternative specialist services are recommended to ensure appropriate support and safety.