The way that I work is rooted in a belief that creating a safe, trusting environment, and building a counselling relationship, enables people to talk openly about their difficulties and to express their emotions.

You know yourself better than anyone and I’m not here to advise or tell you what to do. Instead, I can support you in connecting with, and making sense, of your feelings and experience.  To experience the power of being heard can be empowering and I am there to listen, empathise and never judge.

If you choose to work with me as your counsellor, I want you to feel like you’re walking into a calm, peaceful haven for an hour a week. It is your time. I am disconnected from your life, and you can talk to me freely and in confidence without feeling guilt or worrying about upsetting anyone. I’m here to listen and offer the space for you to work through things in your own way and in your own time.

The emotions and feelings you're experiencing are private and the idea of sharing these may leave you feeling vulnerable and exposed, so it’s important for you to take your time in choosing the right counsellor for you to support you along your journey. This is why I offer a FREE 20-minute call or online appointment where you can talk to me, ask me any questions you may have and see if you feel a connection and at ease talking to me - before booking any sessions. Click here to find out more about me and my experience.

Sarah Holbrook

BACP Registered Counsellor

I offer adults and young people face to face, online and telephone counselling.

Questions and answers…

  • The standard rate for a 50 minute counselling sessions is £55.

    I offer a reduced rate of £45 for student counsellors and college/university students.

  • Everyone is different and I have worked with people short and long term. Most people benefit from 6-10 sessions on a weekly basis, sometimes fortnightly. When we first meet, I’ll find out more about your world and the difficulties you’re facing so that I can make an assessment.

  • Counselling sessions are delivered face to face, online or on the telephone.

    After an initial session, we usually agree a suitable time for a regular, usually weekly, session. I listen to what you want to talk about in a safe, non-judgemental space and support you to work out a way forward.

  • Face to face counselling sessions are usually held in my Huddersfield-based counselling rooms. However, if the sessions are being supported by your employer there may be a suitable location at your place of work.

    My garden counselling room is in Huddersfield, close to the M62 and easily accessible from surrounding areas like Brighouse, Halifax, Leeds and Manchester.

  • I am qualified and experienced to off online counselling and telephone counselling sessions. I work with people across the UK in this way.

  • Limited evening counselling appointments are available - but there are no weekend sessions.

  • I wrote a blog a while back which talks about what to expect from your first counselling session. Please click here to read.

What some past counselling clients have said…

“Having never had therapy, I didn’t know what to expect. Sarah was so lovely, down to earth and made me feel like I could be open, honest and share all my thoughts and feelings, with no judgements.”

“Sarah helped me with my grief, having lost a parent at a young age. She also helped me handle life's stresses such as friendship drama, relationship trouble and family problems.”

"You've been a godsend and you've definitely helped me out of a bad spot. I feel like me again."

Counselling can help with…

Depression and low mood | Sense of dissatisfaction and sadness | Feeling stressed, fearful and anxious | Relationship breakdowns and difficulties | Coping with ill health, loss and bereavement | Work related worries and concerns | Low self-esteem and confidence problems | Major life events and changes | Difficult life decisions and situations | Feeling emotionally stuck with unwelcome thoughts and feelings | Problems with addiction | Abuse.

Where is my counselling room?

 

Directions: I’m a short drive from the centre of Huddersfield and the M62 - so my therapy room is accessible from surrounding places like Brighouse, Halifax, Leeds, Wakefield, Bradford and Manchester. If you are coming on a bus, the bus routes that pass the end of my road are the 370 and 371.

To park: Parking isn’t a problem. There is space to park down the driveway or on the roadside.

On arrival: I will be looking out for people arriving anyway…but text or ring me to let me know you’re here and I’ll come to welcome you.

My therapy room is close to the M62, so easily accessible from surrounding areas, including Brighouse, Halifax, Leeds, Wakefield, Bradford and Manchester.