Mental Health Expertise
Sarah is confident in working with individuals with a variety of issues including; depression, anxiety, panic attacks, family stress, work-related stress, relationship issues, bereavement, anger management, trauma, behaviour problems, loneliness & isolation, low self-esteem, self-harm and suicidal thoughts.
Areas of Expertise
Counselling
With 27 years of counselling experience, Sarah Standish is a seasoned professional. Providing individual counselling is Sarah’s lifelong career and passion. She has been fortunate to have work experience both in the U.K. and the U.S. working with a wide scope of individuals with diverse challenges. Sarah has always been committed to support young adults and families as they navigate the challenges that life brings whether that be school challenges, learning difficulties, separation/divorce, family alcohol & drug issues, bereavement and mental health issues.
Young Adult Mental Health
Sarah has enthusiasm and expertise in working with young people. She prides herself in being able to address hard topics and support young people and parents to find real solutions that make significant changes. With her recent 6 years as a High School Counsellor, Sarah is knowledgeable about the issues young people are facing. Offering creative and diverse strategies to help manage stress has yielded excellent outcomes for her clients. With significant experience in crisis management, Sarah brings a reassuring approach when times are intense.
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My Approach
Sarah brings an honest, non-judgmental approach to her work which creates relationships with others that are based in trust and integrity. With a focus on connection and feeling safe, Sarah will conduct a biopsychosocial assessment to determine key areas to focus on in counselling. Relying on a person-centred approach, Sarah incorporates cognitive behavioural strategies, creativity, brief-focused therapy and mindfulness interventions. This means there is no “one size fits all” approach to counselling. Joining with her clients to prioritise their needs, Sarah is able to promote change and support healing and positive outcomes.
Why the Willow Tree?
The willow tree is known for its unbreakable branches, despite being battered by the wind.​
It can be cut back harshly and will grow back healthy and strong.​
I wholeheartedly believe that we too are unbreakable. There is hope in the darkest of times.​
No matter where we begin, we will determine where we end up.