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Meet Dr Sarah, an experienced mental health professional, having worked in the field for around 17 years. Starting out her career as a person-centred counsellor, Dr Sarah's desire to expand her knowledge and skill set grew. She went on to study Psychology BSc as a mature student, followed by her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology.

Dr Sarah is a proud Mancunian who came from a working-class single parent family. Her life experiences helped her to develop a deep sense of empathy from a young age. She learned to be independent and resilient as well as compassionate and understanding. During her training, Dr Sarah has spent time reflecting on her own experiences, values, and sense of self. She realises this can be a challenging process and she also knows first hand how self discovery can lead to change. Dr Sarah is comfortable and confident in being able to provide a safe space for people to explore what is most pertinent to them, and to support them along their personal growth journeys.

In her roles within the third sector and the NHS, Dr Sarah has worked with people from a variety of backgrounds, experiencing a wide range of difficulties. Her experience working within mental health wards sparked her interest in creating trauma-informed spaces that allow people to feel safe enough to heal. She understanding that working through your trauma is not just about talking about what happened - but about exploring the impact the trauma has on you, your relationships and your nervous system.