Sarah Stevens

At 50 years of age I changed direction and retrained in something that has been close to my heart for many years having experienced the healing benefits of counselling.

I qualified as a Psychotherapeutic counsellor in 2018 and have been in practice since then, working as a counsellor (and supervisor) for an eating disorder charity as well as having my own private counselling practice supporting people with many different struggles in their lives.

Whilst having worked for many years as a counsellor and supervisor within the arena of eating disorders, I can offer help to anyone who is struggling to fit in to their world, however that may be manifesting, and wants to have a more secure sense of self.  

My therapeutic way of working is putting you at the heart of our sessions together. As a integrative psychotherapeutic counsellor I work in a trauma informed way, drawing on different theoretical backgrounds to work creatively with your needs. 

Together we will explore the landscape in which you find yourself and together we will find ways to change your relationship with whatever is causing you distress.  

Essentially I prefer to work with people face to face, in person however, I know that this is not always possible so I am happy to work via Zoom too.  I do also offer a 'walk and talk' therapeutic service when we spend time in nature which is another method of work that I value.

Do contact me for any more information as I am happy to answer any questions that you may have and I would love to engage with you in finding your way through your challenges in life.

Training, qualifications & experience
My experience of working with people with Eating Disorders began over 20 years ago as a help line volunteer for SEDA (Somerset Eating Disorders Association).

Over the years I continued to have different roles within SEDA (SWEDA) including being a Support Worker, working individually with clients whose lives are affected by eating disorders be they carers, family members or sufferers. I have experience of being a Deputy Clinical Lead, offering training, Co- facilitating groups and workshops.

I have many years working as a Counsellor and Supervisor working with clients struggling in many different aspect of their lives as well as with eating related problems.

My experience includes working with people on Twelve Step programs, addictions, as well as for the Bristol Crisis Line for Women.

I was employed by the NHS for over 10 years.

My qualifications include:

Level 5 CPCAB Psycho-therapeutic Counselling Diploma.

Level 6 CPCAB Clinical Supervisor.

Compassion Focused Therapy for Eating Disorders.

MANTRA - Maudsleys training in helping people with restrictive eating. 

Ecopsychology Facilitator (Natural Academy)

Yoga teacher 

As a BACP individual member, I abide by the BACP code of ethics and I am committed to Continuing Personal Development as a professional counsellor.