Sarah is a Clinical Psychologist with over 10 years of experience working in a variety of clinical settings, including the NHS and community organisations. Though she has worked with various populations, she has developed a particular passion for working with children and families. She has experience working with young people from early years to early adulthood, as well as working with families together, and with parents.
Sarah takes a warm, thoughtful, and collaborative approach to her work. She prioritises building a strong, trusting relationship and works to understand the young person or family, their needs, and how to make them feel safe. She also recognises how an individual's experiences have shaped them, as well as their environment and relationships.
As a psychologist, Sarah draws on a range of therapeutic approaches and models including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and systemic, narrative and trauma-informed approaches.
Outside of therapeutic work, Sarah has developed strong skills in facilitating workshops, training and consultation for individuals, groups, and teams. She has a range of experience leading projects, consulting with teams and collaborating with local community organisations to make meaningful improvements, support them to work well together and with clients, and resolve difficulties. Sarah is also able to offer cognitive assessments.
In her spare time, she is a Trustee for a local charity in Birmingham that supports and fundraises for refugees and asylum seekers. She is passionate about social change. Sarah also loves to do anything outdoors: camping, hiking, skiing, or swimming.