My Background

About Me

Specialization

Mental Health

Location

Surrey

About me

My name is Sarah Vickery. I am a qualified psychotherapist with a degree in Psychology and an MSc in Counselling Psychology.

My Approach to Counselling

I have comprehensive training in various disciplines such as Humanistic, Transactional Analysis, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Existential Philosophy. I use an integration of these approaches in my work seeking to offer the appropriate support to best match the needs of each client.

In practice, my approach is driven by building a relationship of trust and respect with my client, so they can feel safe to explore their presenting issues. Working at the pace governed by the client, together we examine their experiences to gain a better understanding and self awareness, considering alternative perspectives and behaviours.

Training and Experience

I gained my psychology degree in 1994 and immediately started working with a Mental Health Charity in rehabilitation and support. After further study I qualified as a therapist in 2006. Since then I have worked in various fields including mental health, grief and bereavement at the Phylis Tuckwell Hospice in Farnham and those suffering are from a chronic illness at Kidney Care UK.

I am experienced in working with depression and anxiety, compulsive disorders, phobias, addictions, grief and loss, health issues, chronic / terminal illness, self esteem, eating disorders, anger management, relationships, sex and sexuality, neurodivergence, communication issues and work related issues.

Whilst I have learned so much about life from my client group, I continue with professional development and my further qualifications include an Advanced Certificate in Couples Therapy (accredited by NCIP) and a Post Graduate Qualification in Consultative Supervision. I also have additional training in Diversity and Inclusion, Mindfulness, Eating Disorders, Addiction and Trauma and Group Work.

I am an Accredited Member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP Registered Member 884360)