Welcome to Woodward Wellbeing Counselling and Psychotherapy

There are numerous motivations for seeking the support of a therapist; a specific current issue or crisis, enduring emotional or relational difficulties, loss, bereavement, the desire for personal insight, growth, and self-development and many more.

During times of uncertainty, it can be helpful to have a safe, calm, and non-judgemental space to talk, process, and work through difficulties.

Gaining insight and understanding of the here and now through the lens of the past, often enable the discovery and development of new ways of being, thinking, and relating that are less compromised by past experiences.

Sarah Woodward

MBACP UKCP

My diverse life and work experience have made me resilient, resourceful, and adaptable in supporting a wide range of clients. Having personally benefited from therapy during challenging times, I empathise deeply with those taking their first steps towards therapy.

I am a fully qualified integrative therapist, a member of the BACP, and adhere to it’s ethical codes. I regularly attend supervision, stay updated on mental health developments, and continually improve my practice. I hold professional liability insurance and enhanced DBS.

My Approach

My approach is inclusive, considering an individual’s subjective perspective and circumstance from a social, cultural, and psychological perspective. Offering insights that are in the best interests of your therapeutic development. I aim to facilitate the promotion of agency, autonomy, and ownership. I am a fully qualified and registered integrative therapist. I am trauma-informed working relationally with aspects of humanism, existentialism, and contemporary psychodynamic theoretical approaches.

Addiction and Addictive Cycles

I have extensive experience in addiction specialising in addressing both the addiction…

I have significant experience in the field of addiction and hold specialist expertise in this area; attending to the addiction issue or addictive process while also working on addressing the underlying traumas which have led to the addictive cycle. I work with family members in order to help them navigate their own way through the impact of the addiction on their lives.

Grief, Bereavement, Loss and Endings

I have extensive training and experience in complex bereavement, grief, loss, and endings…

I have extensive training and experience working with complex bereavement, grief, loss and endings. My approach has been influenced by Tonkin’s (1996) theory of 'growing around grief’, moving away from more linear models and focussing on an individual’s felt and lived experience of their loss.

Body Dysmorphia and Eating Disorders

I have further informed my practice through my work with the Body Dysmorphia Foundation…

I have further informed my practice through my work with the Body Dysmorphia Foundation as a CBT group facilitator for the charity. I work with BDD in my private practice which can be accompanied by disordered eating which has been a specialism of mine for some years.

Relational and Developmental Trauma

I work specifically with systemic trauma which often occurs in ones early developmental stages….

I work specifically with systemic trauma which often occurs in ones early developmental stages and has significant implications for a persons relationship to self and others. Relational trauma affects attachment style or ability to be in relationship to other, to process and regulate emotional states and our sense of self; self-esteem and self-confidence.

Neurodiversity, ADHD, and Autism

ADHD symptoms such as hyperactivity, distractibility, impulsivity, disorganisation, and emotional sensitivity can impact everyday life…

ADHD symptoms such as hyperactivity, distractibility, impulsivity, disorganisation, and emotional sensitivity can impact everyday life. I work extensively with neurodiversity, adult diagnosis and deliver training to practitioners working with ADHD in the therapeutic space. My approach is ‘neurodiversity affirming’ with a focus on agency and empowerment, moving away from more fixed ideas around ADHD. Working with the individual as opposed the label underpins the premise by which I adapt my approach to my client’s needs.

Further Support I Can Provide

Anger, Anxiety, Bullying, Career Changes, Crisis/Breakdown…

Anger, Anxiety, Bullying, Career Changes, Crisis/Breakdown, Covid 19 Related Stress, Depression, Difficultly Making Decisions, Emotional Abuse, Feeling Alone/Isolated, Infertility, Insomnia, Issues Of Assertion, Life Transitions, Low Self-Confidence, Problems With Motivation/Focus, Relationship Problems, Self-Sabotage, Sexual Abuse, Sexuality, and Stress.

Areas of Expertise

Your Experience

I believe effective therapy hinges on a strong therapist-client relationship. It's essential to create a supportive, inclusive environment where you can navigate the process comfortably. I will accompany you as a compassionate, non-judgmental presence, meeting you where you are. Our first session will be a chance to get to know each other, discuss your reasons for seeking therapy, and address any questions you have about me, my approach, and the therapy process. Together, we'll explore how to move forward in a way that best suits your needs and goals. I offer a complimentary 15- minute telephone consultation. Should you have any questions or anything you would like to discuss before booking your initial session please do get in touch.

Client Experiences

  • Ayesha

    “I recently completed therapy with Sarah and it has had a truly profound impact on my life and the way I relate to myself and others. Her gentle, skilful approach transcended any potential concerns I had about the process, creating a safe and supportive space for honest and open communication. She has a very special way about her and I felt held and safe during one of the most challenging times of my life. Thank you, Sarah”

  • Lou

    “I went through decades struggling with anxiety, lack of motivation, procrastination and self-doubt. Despite having had previous therapy I was still unable to figure out what the underlying problem was. I felt like I was failing at life and couldn’t manage in the same way as other people seemed to. Sarah was able to facilitate the process of getting a formal diagnosis of ADHD as part of our work together. And there began a truly life changing and transformative process that would lead me to completely revaluate the beliefs I held about myself and make huge changes in my life. Sarah understands the complexities of ADHD in a very unique way, tailoring her approach to my experience of being neurodiverse. I was able to address areas of difficulty whilst also finding strengths within myself I hadn’t be able to before. She is candid, compassionate, and has a great sense of humour. Cannot recommend her enough”

  • Paul

    “Sarah is an exceptional therapist. Her wealth of experience of different therapeutic approaches is evident, as she integrates different psychological techniques seamlessly. She is unfailingly professional, warm, empathetic, kind, supportive and insightful. I feel very fortunate to have had worked with such a brilliant therapist”

Contact

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I offer a free 15 minute introductory telephone consultation for you to ask questions under no obligation.