Sarah Beacon , BACP

Sarah Beacon is a pluralistic integrative counsellor who combines formal training with lived experience to support people navigating relationship difficulties, grief, parenting challenges, self-esteem concerns, and major life changes. She holds BACP and a BA (Hons) in Counselling and Therapeutic Practice, together with a Postgraduate Certificate in Autism, and brings a background working in NHS support services, children’s services, and housing to her clinical perspective.

Sarah describes her approach as flexible and collaborative - she draws on evidence-based methods such as person-centered work, cognitive-behavioral techniques, and psychodynamic ideas to shape therapy around each person’s needs. She values working with neurodivergent clients at all stages of their journey, whether they have a diagnosis, are exploring one, or are simply wondering. Her own neurodiversity informs a relatable, empathetic stance in sessions.

Sarah also has substantial experience supporting people from the LGBTQ+ community and is committed to creating an affirming, inclusive environment. She pays attention to how differences in communication, identity, and lived experience affect wellbeing, and she tailors the pace and focus of therapy to each individual.

Warm, non-judgmental, and practical, Sarah aims to help people find clarity, build coping skills, and move toward meaningful changes. She works collaboratively with clients to identify goals and to select strategies that feel useful and realistic for everyday life.