Welcome to
Reflective Living Counselling
Hello, I’m Sara, I’m a qualified humanistic counsellor and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I offer short term and long term face to face counselling in central Richmond, South West London and online.
Why Consider Counselling?
Life can be hard. Sometimes we get thrown off track, losing sight of ourselves in the busyness of it all or in times of difficulty. If things reach a sticking point, it can help to have the support of someone independent from any other area of your life whose job it is to listen, help you explore what’s going on and have your back. You don’t have to suffer alone.
SPEAK IN CONFIDENCE
Counselling takes place in a safe space, whether it be in person or online, where you can meet with someone who will listen with sensitivity, empathy and without judgement. It is a space wholly dedicated to you, free from other people's opinions.
A PROBLEM SHARED...
Counselling will help you gain greater insight into what’s causing the difficulties you are facing and help you understand why you act or react to them the way you do.
CONSIDER DIFFERENT, MORE FULFILLING CHOICES
Working together, I can help provide you with a set of tools you can use in order to move towards managing or resolving the difficulties you are facing. This process will help you to reconnect with your values in order to feel more settled, empowered, feeling more your ‘self’ and more connected to the inner ‘you’.
Here are a few of the more common difficulties that can be supported through counselling:
Feelings of stress or anxiety
Panic attacks
Grief, loss or bereavement
Trauma and post-traumatic stress
Emotional abuse
Anger management
Relationship problems
Depression
Loneliness and feelings of emptiness
Problems with confidence or self-esteem
Identity
Issues relating to sexuality
Work/life balance
Difficulties at work or in retirement
Seasonal Spotlight
Navigating the Christmas buildup starts with giving yourself permission to simplify and decide what really matters.
Choose two or three priorities for the season and let them guide your plans so that everything else becomes optional rather than expected. Break tasks into small, manageable steps and spread them out to avoid burnout. Build small pauses into your days, whether they be short walks, a few deep breaths or taking a moment to have a quiet cup of tea in order to reset your system and stop stress from snowballing. Communicate your limits and allow yourself to say ‘no’ to something if it exceeds your capacity. When emotions surface, remember that the holidays often amplify memories, expectations and fatigue and feeling overwhelmed is a normal response, not a failure.
Try to anchor yourself in moments that bring genuine comfort or connection, like a peaceful evening or time with someone who feels grounding. Ultimately, getting through the season is less about doing everything and more about protecting your energy, choosing intentionally and allowing the holidays to feel human instead of perfect.
Location
In person sessions are held in King Street in central Richmond, South West London. Exact location details will be provided upon booking a session.
Public Transport:
6 min walk from the nearest mainline/District Line train: Richmond (London) Station
Bus Routes: 33, 65, 190, 337, 371, 419, 490, H22 H37, R68
Parking nearby:
Friar’s Lane Car Park, TW9 1NL
Old Deer Park Car Park, TW9 2RA
Street parking on The Green, Richmond TW9
You may not know it, but you've already taken the first step...
It can be scary and confusing making the decision to contact a counsellor or therapist, but in my experience people will struggle with a mental health issue, a personal crisis or problems with a relationship for much longer than is healthy. Sometimes a friend has proved a source of comfort, but this help can only go so far. Realising that resolving a problem requires something more means you have actually already taken the first step towards improving your life.
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