My name is Sarah Hayes. I am an experienced counsellor who has been working for over ten years both with young people aged 12 to 18 and also with adult clients. I have worked in mental health for over twelve years both privately and for the NHS.
The issues I work with include abuse issues, self harm, eating disorders, self-esteem, sexuality, domestic violence, relationship difficulties, bullying, bereavement, anger and workplace stress.
Counselling is usually a short-term therapy of six to eight sessions. However, I shape the therapy to fit my clients’ needs and this can mean long term work. Traditionally, psychotherapy is long-term therapeutic work involving examining past issues and childhood experiences and how they impact on the “here and now” of the client’s life. The therapy that I offer is a blend of both counselling and psychotherapy. The aim of both is to promote positive change for the client to enable them to become the person they were meant to be and live a fully functioning life.