sarah rowat Person Centred Counsellor brighton

About Sarah

I am an experienced, Person-Centred Counsellor based in Brighton

I am a qualified, experienced, Person-Centred Counsellor. I work with individuals and offer a non-judgemental, confidential and supportive counselling environment.

Qualifications

FdSc Brighton University Person-Centred Counselling.

CRI certificate in Solution-Focused Therapy for drug and alcohol addiction.

Babette Rothschild certificate in Somatic Trauma Therapy.

Martlets Certificate in Bereavement Counselling.

Recovery and growth in counselling

I believe that the most important aspect for recovery and growth in counselling, is the relationship between the counsellor and the client.

Trust is the basis for this and the provision of the counsellor for what are called ‘the core conditions’. These include empathy, unconditional positive regard and congruence (being ‘real’).

Making the right connection

The right connection between a counsellor and client is so vital that if a client decides they are not feeling it, for whatever reason, it is a really good idea to meet with other counsellors also.

How counselling can help you

Counselling can be a very effective way to help people gain more confidence in their current situations. Understand past experiences and how they can effect the present. Build a stronger sense of identity and help build healthy inter-personal relationships.

I finally feel empowered to take back control of my life. What I experienced will still effect me, but i now feel I have a clearer understanding of how to deal with my emotions and triggers.

LL Brighton

A safe environment to start to heal.

JH Lewes

This definitely helped. Tools to use when I feel fearful. Information about the brain’s response has been really useful in understanding why this is still effecting me after so long. Knowing I can change my reaction by as you call it ‘putting on the brakes.

PG Brighton

Counselling has been a massive eye-opener. I wish I’d tried it sooner.

SF Hove

I feel happy and positive about my future. Thank you!

SW Brighton

Thanks for your relaxed, non-judgmental approach. I have learnt so much about myself and the reasons I’ve found it so difficult to stay focused on my recovery in the past.

OS Worthing

Talking about the grieving process has been such a reassurance for me and has helped me come to terms with what I’ve been through. I would highly recommend it for anyone who is struggling.

JW Sussex

Thank you so much for all your support. I was skeptical that anything could help, but talking about it to someone who understood and to know what I was feeling was normal, has made such a difference. Some days are still better than others but I know now that I can cope.

SA Brighton

After being in a very dark place from the loss of my partner, I am now starting to move forward. Counselling has been a life-line.

CJ Hove

Person-Centred approach

I use the Person-Centred approach which deals with how people perceive themselves consciously, rather than an approach where the counsellor will attempt to interpret someone’s subconscious thoughts.

I am happy to help people with short-term or long-term goals and have experience in many different areas such as stress, anxiety and depression, relationship problems and feelings of low self-esteem and the general stresses of life.

I am also trained and experienced in specific areas such as addiction therapy for alcohol, smoking and drug use, also using solution-focused therapy techniques. Bereavement counselling. Somatic trauma therapy.

Home visits available

I provide the option of home visits for bereavement counselling and birth trauma and possibly other issues if this is deemed necessary. I also provide ‘Walk and Talk’ sessions (depending on the weather).

To find out more or book an appointment
give Sarah a call on 07939 115 195

Get in touch!

To find out more or book an appointment
give Sarah a call on 07939 115 195

Get in touch!