Sarah Comerford BSc (Hons), QCG, AdvDip, MBACP
It is essential that your counsellor is someone you feel safe with, someone you can share important parts of your life without fear of judgment. I understand that seeking counselling can be an incredibly difficult and daunting process.
I am passionate about providing an open and safe environment for you to ensure you get the most from our time together. Our initial meeting will give you the opportunity to get to know me and for both of us to determine if you feel comfortable working together to achieve your desired outcomes.
The first step is to arrange an initial phone call, which is free of charge. This call allows us to learn a bit about each other. Following this, we can schedule an initial session to start exploring what you hope to achieve from counselling.
As an integrative therapist, I can support you through a variety of issues and concerns. Whether you have something specific you'd like to address or feel uncertain about where to start, we will explore this together during our first session and agree on how we can proceed moving forward. There is no obligation to commit to further sessions after our initial meeting.
Additionally, I offer clinical supervision for fellow therapists and counsellors. If you're looking for professional supervision, you can find more details here.
With several years of experience, I have worked with a wide range of issues, including but not limited to: depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, low self-esteem, family issues, loneliness, stress, panic attacks, career difficulties, bereavement, self-harm, trauma, abuse, bullying, homophobia, and gender and sexual identity concerns. I am an LGBTQIA+ ally and affirmative counsellor, with a particular focus on supporting individuals exploring their relationships, gender, and sexual identity. I also offer supervision and support to trainee counsellors and therapists.
Counselling can address a wide variety of concerns, and sometimes you may not be able to pinpoint a single issue. Here are some examples of the areas I frequently work with:
Low self esteem and self worth If you feel unworthy, not good enough, unlovable, or constantly need to prove yourself to others, these feelings can shape your perceptions and experiences.
Depression You may be experiencing a persistent low mood, apathy, lethargy, or a lack of enjoyment in activities that would typically bring you joy.
Anxiety Feeling constantly on edge, experiencing panic attacks, or a persistent sense of fear, dread, or racing thoughts.
Loss, grief and bereavement Grief doesn’t only come from death; it can arise from the loss of a job, relationship, hope, security, or faith. These types of loss can feel overwhelming and isolating.
Trauma and Abuse Trauma isn’t just what happens to you - it’s what happens inside you as a result of what you've experienced. These wounds can be healed through therapy.
