Welcome to shcounsellingtherapy

Offering Counselling and Psychotherapy

sessions in Winchester and online

About Me

Hi, my name is Sara, and I have been working as a therapist supporting children, adolescents and young adults for over fourteen years. I have worked in various settings including private practice, schools, agencies and a youth counselling charity.

I am passionate about the work that I do and encourage young people in a non-judgemental and creative way to explore the difficulties that they are facing, working together towards positive change.

I have an MA in Child, Adolescent and Family Psychotherapy, a Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling and a Diploma in Sandplay therapy. To ensure that my practice remains up to date I undertake regular continuing professional development training courses.

If you are looking for an experienced child therapist to support yourself or a young person that you are concerned about, please do get in touch to find out more about how I work and what I am able to offer.

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Portrait of Sara Holland, child and adolescent psychotherapist in Winchester.

Sara Holland MA, PGDip, BA (Econ), MBACP

My Practice

My practice is based in Central Winchester a short walk from the train station. I offer in person, face to face counselling sessions, and online therapy sessions on Zoom. Depending on your needs and what you are looking for, I am able to offer either short or long-term counselling support. I am experienced at working with children, adolescents and young adults between the ages of 4 and 25. I am also able to offer therapeutic support to parents and families.

Life can be challenging for young people and having a confidential space to explore these challenges and be truly seen and heard, can be transformative. Counselling provides a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space to talk to a trained professional about any issues or concerns. Sessions are held regularly on a weekly basis, and last for 50 minutes.

I have experience in supporting young people with a wide range of issues including: generalised anxiety, social anxiety, panic attacks, self-harm, depression, anger, suicidal thoughts, bullying, domestic abuse and violence, behavioural issues, cultural integration, health issues, family circumstances, family separation, neurodiversity, sexuality, gender questioning, disordered eating, academic pressures, grief, sibling rivalry, parental conflict, and many other issues.

My work is neuro-affirmative and I have supported young people through the assessment, diagnosis and post diagnosis process for ASC (autism spectrum condition) and ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder).

My practice is informed by person-centred, attachment and transpersonal theory, and I believe that the quality of the therapeutic relationship has a significant impact on the therapeutic outcome. I offer creative and reflective counselling sessions, incorporating solution focused approaches into my work as required.

I am a BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) member and I work within the BACP’s Ethical Framework. Please visit the BACP website for further details. I have a Level 3 safeguarding qualification and an enhanced DBS.

Please get in touch if you would like to find out more about how I work and what I am able to offer.

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Counselling and Psychotherapy Sessions

Introductory Call

I offer a thirty minute introductory call or zoom session to parent/s, carers or young adults looking to understand more about the support that I am able to offer. In this session I will ask questions about what it is that you are looking for and some background information about your family and your child.

This session is an opportunity for you to decide if you think that I am the right fit for you, your child and your family. I will also be able to answer any questions that you have about the therapeutic process.

This twenty minute introductory session will be either a phone call or on Zoom and is offered free of charge.

Counselling

Counselling Sessions

After the Introductory session, if you decide that you would like to go ahead with counselling sessions, we will discuss if short or long term counselling sessions would be most appropriate. We will then agree a start date and arrange a regular weekly time slot for sessions.

Sessions fees are £60 for each 50-minute session, invoiced weekly.

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Parent Support

Parent Support Sessions

Parenting can come with its own unique challenges and having a confidential and supportive space to offload and reflect on these difficulties can be helpful. I offer sessions to parent/s and carers looking to understand and manage these challenges.

Out of consideration for the young person’s right to their own confidential therapeutic space, I only offer these sessions to the parents of the young people that I am working with when it is in agreement with, and in the best interests of the young person.

Sessions fees are £60 for each 50-minute session, invoiced after the session.

Supervision

As a qualified therapist looking to support other counsellors in a supervisory role, I am currently undertaking a Level 6 CPCAB accredited course in Therapeutic Counselling Supervision. With over 13 years’ experience of working in schools, agency settings and private practice, I am able to support counsellors working with young people. Offering a space to reflect on their client work, consider systemic, safeguarding and ethical dilemmas, and to further develop their practice.

I am currently able to offer low cost supervisory sessions as part of my training. Please do get in touch if you would like to find out more.

Supervision fees to be agreed with individual counselling practitioners.

Fees

Introductory Call

This thirty minute introductory session will be either a phone call or on Zoom and is offered free of charge.

Counselling

Sessions fees are £60 for each 50-minute session, invoiced weekly.

Parent Support

Sessions fees are £60 for each 50-minute session, invoiced after the session.

Supervision

Supervision fees to be agreed with individual counselling practitioners.

Get In Touch

For more information please email me at: shcounsellingtherapy@gmail.com

I check my emails regularly and generally aim to respond to all new counselling enquiries within one week.

My practice is based in Central Winchester, a short walk from the train station and within easy reach of a number of bus stops and car parks.

If you need immediate help or are currently in crisis, please contact one of the helplines detailed below, or visit your nearest A&E:

Papyrus Hopeline on 0800 068 4141
Samaritans on 116123
Shout text on 85258
NHS: 111 or 999