Our Counsellors

Karen is a qualified integrative therapist which means she is trained to work in a variety of ways to help you with your personal and emotional problems and is a member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy.

Karen’s intention is to build a relationship with a client that is safe enough for them to bring whatever is concerning them and Karen will listen closely and without judgement. She firmly believes that by working collaboratively with her clients, she can help them find a sense of hope and direction, as well as enhancing their own internal resilience.

Becky is a qualified Person-Centred Counsellor and a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Becky works creatively and compassionately with adolescents and adults and is experienced with a range of presenting issues such as Bereavement, Anxiety and Depression, Self-Harm, Body Dysmorphia and relational issues and has extensive experience working in schools and charities.

Becky understands the importance of building a relationship of trust with clients and to walk alongside them to support and empower clients in difficult times.

Talking in a safe space can enable the client to explore their internal world and better understand thoughts and feelings in order to gain insight into what is needed.

Helen is a qualified Integrative therapist and member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy. She is trained in Creative, CBT, Person Centred, Psychodynamic and Existential methods working with clients to help them understand how childhood, past experience and habitual thinking may affect their attitudes and outlook on life. She has experience working as a tutor for facilitated group work, creatively targeting anxiety, low esteem, levels of autism, and poor mental health. Helen also has diverse experience of combining therapeutic creativity and self-awareness, to promote well-being and positive direction for individuals.

Helen has taken further training to support online work; adapting resources to allow clients to experience different therapeutic theories remotely from the privacy of their own home. Her work is committed to continual personal development for face to face and online sessions and works according to the BACP ethical framework. Helen offers face to face and online sessions by video or audio call.

Claire is an Integrative Counsellor who provides a supportive and non-judgemental relationship in which clients can explore their emotions, thoughts and processes. Claire works with adults and young people on a wide range of presenting issues including anxiety, depression, relationships, managing emotions (such as anger) and gender and LGBTQ+ related issues.

She brings nature, metaphor and art into the therapy room to help clients creatively express themselves and works with a warm, friendly sense of humour. She is a registered member of the BACP.

Natalie holds a Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling. She is a fully registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She is an integrative counsellor, meaning she draws upon a number of theories and styles to support clients in the best possible way to suit their needs. She firmly believes that people are the experts in their own life and counselling provides the opportunity for greater self-awareness. Natalie’s role is to support clients to find their way back to a happier path, trusting that when we gain a deeper understanding of ourselves, we then have greater choice and freedom in our lives.

Natalie provides a warm, non-judgemental and empathic relationship, which is based upon trust and sensitivity, enabling clients to explore concerns from the past, present or future. She has experience supporting adult clients of all ages who have mild to moderate anxiety, stress, generalised anxiety disorder, depression, low self-confidence, work related stress and relationship concerns and clients who have experienced bereavement and loss. She offers clients one to one counselling sessions, on a short-term or open-ended basis, either in person, online or via the telephone.

Alison is a qualified therapist, trained in psychodynamic and person-centred methods. She is a member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). Alison works with a range of clients who have experienced, or are experiencing, emotional distress. This can be in relation to particular life events such as bereavement, or can be in relation to more generalised feelings of depression or anxiety. She works with adult clients who have experienced neglect, trauma and/or abuse in their childhood, and who seek some understanding of these experiences in adulthood. In addition to her work as a therapist, Alison is a university lecturer, teaching modules including counselling and social psychology

Diana has a Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (Person Centred) and is a registered BACP member. She feels passionately about helping people to become more self-aware and the very best version of themselves. She believes that counselling is a journey of self-discovery and finding the right counsellor can feel confusing and overwhelming. Whatever the reason for considering counselling, Diana will provide a safe, empathic, confidential and non-judgmental space. She has extensive experience in the effects of being involved in a narcissistic or abusive relationship. Diana believes that everyone has an inner resource to find the answers to their own problems but sometimes help and guidance is required to find the answers we need to enable us to move forward with improved emotional well-being and greater resilience.

She offers face-to-face, telephone or online services.

Sarah is a qualified psychodynamic counsellor and a registered member of BACP. She has experience supporting adult clients who have mild to moderate anxiety, depression, generalised anxiety disorder, stress, work-related stress, loneliness, low confidence, low self-esteem, relationship issues and clients who have experienced bereavement and loss. Previously having worked for a charity offering counselling, Sarah was also a former Samaritans volunteer.

She offers the psychodynamic approach to counselling. This approach helps clients to become more aware of their emotions and bring the unconscious into consciousness and explores how current problems may be influenced by past experiences.

Sarah has an interest in meditation and mindfulness as she believes that being aware of the present moment, our thoughts and feelings can calm our minds and help us to be more self-aware. She offers face to face and online counselling.

Rebecca is a qualified child and adolescent Creative Arts Counsellor with an Advanced Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling from the Institute of Arts in Therapy and Education (IATE). She is registered with BACP and adheres to their code of ethics. Rebecca works with children and young people, aged 4 – 18 and is also able to offer guidance and support to parents. Her approach is tailored to the needs of each individual, with the option of using arts and play-based materials to explore and process difficult thoughts and feelings. Rebecca has experience of working with a range of issues including autism, anxiety, depression and anger management.

Tracy is a BACP-accredited Humanistic Counsellor with a Level 4 qualification in Therapeutic Counselling and is also a CPCAB (Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body) qualified Breathwork coach. She had worked for a mental health charity for 16 years prior to training as a counsellor.

Believing that people have the innate resources to heal, live and thrive in spite of adversity, she offers a person-centred, existential approach alongside Transactional Analysis, Gestalt, creative exercises and attachment-focused interventions throughout the counselling process. Tracy is interested in embodiment / somatic work -- using the body and breath to help trauma, anxiety and depressive states. Her main areas of experience are in mental health, addiction, trauma, bereavement and relationship issues.

Her main areas of expertise are in mental health, bereavement and loss, and living with long term health conditions.

Tracy offers face to face sessions with adults

Lynn is an Integrative Counsellor and is a registered member of the BACP, adhering to their ethical framework for good practice. She offers warmth, empathy and understanding in a safe and confidential space. Whether one is facing current or historic issues Lynn, offers a space to explore a situation and gain a deeper understanding of how one can move forward. Working with adult clients of all ages, couples and young people, Lynn works with a variety of presenting issues including, but not limited to, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, intrusive thoughts, relationship issues and bereavement. A counselling tutor currently training as a supervisor, she is passionate about promoting the positive effect that counselling can have on our lives. Lynn offers face-to-face sessions as well as online sessions via video call.

Heather is an experienced and professional Psychodynamic counsellor working with adults. Qualifying with a BACP accredited Masters Degree in Contemporary Therapeutic Counselling from The University of Hertfordshire, she works with a range of issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, sexual abuse, bereavement and relationship problems. Heather provides a non-judgemental and supportive environment for her clients working in person, online and over the telephone. She is committed to continued professional development and adheres to the BACP Code of Ethics. Heather is also an experienced, collaborative supervisor having qualified with a Diploma in Supervision from Cambridge Supervision Training. She supervises qualified and trainee counsellors using the 7 Eyed Model to ensure quality, reflective and ethical practice.

Chrissy is a qualified Psychodynamic Counsellor and registered member of the BACP, providing in person, video or phone counselling for all people over 18 with a variety of difficulties, including (but not exclusive to): anxiety, depression, loss, bereavement, stress, addiction, relationship difficulties, low self esteem and loneliness.

Psychodynamic counselling is a talking therapy which can enable a person to get to the root of a problem for long lasting change. This form of counselling can bring conscious awareness, understanding, empowerment and healing in the present.

Chrissy's training in personal development work spans 20 years and also includes qualifications in Life Coaching, NLP, Reiki (teacher and practitioner) and Psychology. She considers the whole person [mind, body, emotions] in her work with individuals. She has a background working for various professional organisations and has understanding in the corporate world. She also maintains a part-time role working for the Anna Freud Centre – a child mental health research, training and treatment centre, with a passion for the importance of childhood development.

Lisa is an Integrative Counsellor and BACP member. She is trained in various therapeutic approaches so tailors her sessions to meet individual’s needs. Her extensive background working with trauma (neglect, domestic/sexual abuse, addiction, suicide) has given her a deeper understanding of the impact it has on physical, psychological and social wellbeing. Lisa provides a safe, supportive and non-judgemental environment for clients to explore current or past difficulties including anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship challenges, identity, bereavement, life transitions/adjustments and unhelpful patterns of thoughts and behaviours. Lisa’s passion is helping clients reconnect with their authentic selves. She also specialises in working with emergency service personnel and is qualified to provide online and telephone counselling in addition to in-person sessions.

Emma-Claire is passionate about providing an empathetic, non-judgemental and confidential space for you to discover how you can fulfil your potential, overcome any obstacles in your path and ultimately lead a happier and more meaningful life.

Emma-Claire’s style of therapy is integrative and person-centred, meaning that she listens carefully to the needs of each individual and uses a variety of techniques and approaches depending on what may be the most beneficial at any particular time.

Emma-Claire has a BA (Hons) degree in Philosophy and a BACP accredited Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy. She works face-to-face and online.

Natalie is a very experienced and professional counsellor working with individual adults. She provides a confidential, high quality service in a safe environment and is a registered member of the BACP. She trained at the University of Hertfordshire to Masters degree level and has worked at The Sadie Centre for 10 years alongside her successful private practice.

Warm, empathetic and non-judgmental, Natalie works together with clients at their own pace to explore and understand feelings and behaviour. She looks at how their difficulties may have unconscious or unresolved issues from the past at their core. Her psychoanalytic approach strives to find meaning to earlier, perhaps unprocessed experiences, and how they might be revealing themselves now as anxiety, depression, anger, in psychological disorders or in physical symptoms or relational problems. Natalie works face to face, online or on the phone.

Rachel is a qualified integrative therapist and a member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy. She is trained in person-centred, psychodynamic, existentialism and Cognitive Behavioural Therapies as well as in on-line and telephone counselling. In addition, Rachel holds a foundation certificate in Bereavement Counselling.
Rachel has experience of working with both young people and adults with co-dependency, self-esteem, loss, anxiety, depression, relational issues and a variety of addictions.

Having worked in health and social care for the last 16 years, Rachel has an experiential understanding of the relationship between mental and physical health. This twinned with her counselling qualification means she is able to build the most appropriate strategies to help clients work towards their goal/s. Rachel’s work is instinctive, enabling a bespoke approach and working as creatively as necessary to develop the client’s self-awareness.

Annick is a qualified and experienced psychotherapist and counsellor with a Master’s degree in Person-Centred Psychotherapy and a diploma in Person-Centred Psychotherapeutic Counselling from the Metanoia Institute/Middlesex University. She works with adults with a range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, change and transitions, bereavement, loss, work stress, and relationship issues.

Annick offers a welcoming and safe space in which she helps clients make sense of their distress or uncertainty, or to find a way to cope with life’s challenges. Her style is to work collaboratively with her clients, finding a way forward by exploring issues at their pace and attuning to their experience with empathy and acceptance. She offers longer-term and short-term counselling and works face-to-face and online.

Besides working at the Sadie Centre, Annick has experience as an associate counsellor at Cambridge University Counselling Service and at Mind. She is registered with the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) and is a member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), abiding by their codes of ethics.

Gill is an open-minded and experienced counsellor who has been a qualified Counsellor since 2007. She uses both psychodynamic and person-centred approaches looking at the client as a whole person and an individual. Having worked for 15 years in the drug and alcohol field, she has built up a wealth of knowledge in that area. Gill’s specialisms are addictions and sexual abuse or rape, though she is comfortable and capable at dealing with a vast scope of problems and issues; for instance relationship issues, depression and anxiety, and workplace problems.

Andreea is a qualified Psychodynamic Counsellor and registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), who offers one-to-one counselling to adults and older teens. She provides a safe and non-judgmental space for clients to think about their past in order to understand how this has impacted upon their present thoughts, feelings and relationship patterns. Andreea has an academic background and holds a Diploma and an Advanced Diploma in Psychodynamic Counselling. She is a fluent speaker of Spanish, French, Italian, Romanian and Hebrew, and has extensive experience working with clients from a wide range of backgrounds.

Do you feel anxious, depressed, or generally stressed? Whatever the reason, Liz warmly invites clients to share a calm, safe and non-judgemental space, in which they will be able to explore the issues and concerns that are important to them. Liz has a BSc hons Degree in Health and Social Care (includes Psychosexual Awareness module from Greenwich University); a Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy (Person-Centred at Bedford College/Integrative at Stevenage College) and is a Member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP)

She offers face to face, online or telephone counselling, with particular interests in bereavement, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, psychosexual, financial or health concerns. She is happy to explore the emotions around fertility issues, low self-esteem or feeling marginalised from society. According to the needs of the client, she will incorporate if appropriate, grounding/breathing exercises to help them in building the resilience to cope with their issues.

I am a qualified Psychodynamic Counsellor and a registered member of the BACP. I am dedicated and compassionate with a deep passion for helping individuals explore the intricacies of their emotional and psychological well -being. I am also committed to creating a safe and empathetic environment.

My therapeutic approach is rooted in the principles of Psychodynamic therapy. I believe that understanding the unconscious mind, childhood experiences, and the dynamics of one's relationships can provide valuable insights into current struggles. Through open dialogue and exploration, I assist clients in gaining a better understanding of their thoughts, feelings, and behaviours.

My areas of expertise are:

Anxiety and Depression, Trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress, Self-Esteem and Identity, Grief and Loss, Suicidal, Eating disorders, Addiction, Relationships, Domestic violence/abuse

My goal is to work collaboratively with clients to uncover underlying issues and facilitate personal growth and healing. I am dedicated to fostering self-awareness and empowering individuals to make positive changes in their lives by empowering the inner you!

Over my 25 plus years as a BACP accredited counsellor working in Hitchin SG5 with couples, individuals, and students in counselling trainings, I know that stuff happens, and naturally, our relationships sometimes have trouble keeping up. I have worked in GP practices and voluntary organisations both as counsellor and supervisor and been in private practice since 1997. I worked with Relate for three years and have 25 years of working with both individuals and couples, including eight years as an Axa ICAS counsellor. I have also worked extensively for other Employee Assistance Programs, where I had experience dealing with short term solution focused interventions to deal with specific issues when necessary. However, long term change is often best brought about through longer term work.

Together we have an opportunity to explore how you may have come to view your life. Although I will not tell you what to do, I will encourage you to find your own insights so that you can find more successful ways of resolving your difficulties. I work with relationship difficulties and breakdown, relationship enrichment, depression, anxiety, anger, a sense of futility or defeat, frustrated expectations, substance dependence, loss, work related difficulties, stress, parenting issues, low self-esteem and self-confidence, and issues around abuse and boundary setting. My primary training is both psychodynamic and person-centred. Both this training and my human experience of living as a member of a family and community enrich and inform our work. Whilst few people relish the idea of therapy, it is just possible that we might enjoy our work together!

Whether you lie in bed worrying about things, have anxiety, panic attacks and keep overthinking, or you often feel numb or completely overwhelmed, I am here to help you live a life where you can feel more at peace and confident.

I’m passionate about supporting adults with anxiety and depression, and get how isolating and debilitating it can be.

People can say things like “just be positive” or “don’t worry about it”. It can be hard for them to understand that it isn’t as simple as just focusing on something else. I get it. It’s not something you can easily change.

As a psychodynamic therapist, I believe in order to be able to create long-term changes, it is essential to identify the root causes of your struggles. This will give you a chance to explore and process painful emotions and help you to become unstuck from your current situation.

The counselling sessions will be tailored to your needs and if it’s right for you I can incorporate mindfulness, breathing techniques and EFT Therapy. These tools can help you to better understand and managed your emotions. EFT Therapy is similar to acupuncture, but instead of using needles, pressure points are gently tapped on whilst focusing on the distressing issue. EFT can be incorporated into counselling sessions or done as a separate approach. I work face to face and online.

I offer a safe space, where you can freely explore and express yourself. I offer an open mind, a compassionate heart, and a non-judgmental environment where we can work together to understand the issues you're currently facing.

We will explore your inner and outer worlds and develop practical strategies for moving forward. We will work together to identify patterns in your life that may be holding you back from reaching your full potential.

I have a background in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy and many years’ experiences in providing emotional support. My approach is rooted in a methodology that delves into the underlying causes of your struggles to facilitate lasting change. As a registered member of the BACP, I adhere to strict professional standards and ethical guidelines, ensuring you receive the highest quality of care.

I offer face-to-face sessions and can support with a variety of mental health concerns such as: anxiety, addiction, depression, trauma and PTSD, relationship issues, personality disorders, self-esteem and identity issues, suicidal thoughts, grief and loss, stress, sleep quality, parenting, family, and work-related issues.

I am a fully qualified, BACP (British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy) registered counsellor. I offer my clients an uninterrupted and welcoming space where you can feel safe, accepted and truly heard. It is my role to walk alongside you while we explore whatever is on your mind or causing you distress, and help you connect with your inner insight and feelings.

I am an integrative counsellor qualified in Person-centred, Psychodynamic and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) modalities and can skillfully integrate these practices to provide a therapeutic experience that is individual to you and tailored to your needs. Being a registered member of BACP means I adhere to their code of ethics and standards of practice at all times.

I work one-to-one with adult clients and have experience of working with anxiety, depression, low mood, anger, abuse, stress, work-related issues, bereavement and loss, relationship problems, low self-esteem and other presenting issues. I offer sessions face to face or online.