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Sarah Parker, MÍø±¬ÃÅ (Accredited) – ACT, EMDR & Compassion-Focused Therapist

I am an experienced and accredited psychotherapist specialising in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), and EMDR. With a warm, person-centred approach, I support individuals through emotional distress, trauma, anxiety, depression, and challenges around confidence, self-esteem, and life transitions.

I have a particular passion and expertise in eating disorders and disordered eating, drawing on both professional training and lived experience. Having recovered from 15 years of anorexia, I understand the complex emotions, shame, and internal struggles that accompany these difficulties. I offer a safe, compassionate space to explore patterns, reconnect with your values, and work towards a more peaceful relationship with food, your body, and yourself.

Therapy with me is collaborative and tailored to your needs. Together, we explore what matters most to you, not just the symptoms or the eating disorder, and work as a team to help you move towards a fulfilling, meaningful life. My approach is gentle but practical, supporting you to relate differently to thoughts and emotions with compassion, courage, and clarity.

I have experience working in NHS Specialist Eating Disorder Services and Mental Health Teams, as well as supporting survivors of trauma and people facing a wide range of mental health challenges. In my private practice, Well of Being, I provide tailored therapy and coaching to guide clients towards meaningful change and personal growth.

I offer an accepting, compassionate space to explore whatever you are struggling with. We will work as a team, focusing not only on your struggles but on you as a whole person – your values, needs, and hopes. My approach is collaborative and paced gently, drawing on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Compassion-Focused Therapy, EMDR, and Counselling for Depression. Together, we will explore what matters most to you and take steps towards building a life that feels meaningful and free from the limitations your thoughts can place upon you. I welcome clients of all backgrounds and neurotypes and bring both professional expertise and lived experience of recovery to my work.

Therapy  with me is tailored entirely to your individual needs and hopes. The frequency and length of sessions, and the duration of therapy is designed around what works best for you.

Whatever your struggle, as we work together, I will gently guide you back to your own wise guide to navigate life’s twists and turns.

Therapy is a bit like me holding up a mirror which reflects back the magic you have inside. When we are struggling, our minds often fix on negative, unhelpful beliefs and we stop connecting to our wise guide.

Coming to therapy can feel daunting. With this in mind, I aim to create a space which feels safe, welcoming, and open. We will begin by getting to know each other a little and exploring your challenges and the hopes you hold for your time in therapy.

Throughout therapy we will review regularly to make sure you continue to have your hopes met and to shine a light on the progress you are making.

As your relationship with your thoughts begins to change and you connect more deeply to your inner guide, you will naturally know when the time is right for you to adapt and adjust your sessions and to think about moving beyond therapy.

Ending therapy can also feel like a challenging process for some. The process of ending therapy will always be guided by your needs and will be an opportunity to share your hopes and aspirations for life beyond our work together. You are at the centre of everything we do.

This process can help any difficulty you might be experiencing, whether that be eating and weight difficulties, depression, anxiety, trauma related difficulties, confidence and self-esteem issues, and the stresses we experience through life.

Nothing is too great to move beyond. As we work together to guide to back to your wise inner guide and past the limitations of your habitual thoughts, you will start to see that the possibilities for joy, peace and contentment are always within you.

Your first session is an assessment session, where we get to know each other and begin building a supportive relationship. We will explore your history, the factors that may have contributed to current difficulties, and the impact these have on your life. Most importantly, we will discuss what you want to achieve from therapy, so our work is guided by your goals and needs.

Alternatively, I offer a 20-minute discovery call on zoom, which is free of charge. 

This session is also an opportunity to ask questions, understand how I work, and decide whether this feels like the right support for you.