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If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck in negative thinking, or worn down by anxiety, you don’t have to cope on your own. I offer counselling online via Zoom, by telephone, and face-to-face in Torbay, South Devon.
Confidential, Professional Support for Insight, Resilience and Change
When life feels heavy, it can be hard to know where to start. You might be living with anxiety, low mood, burnout, loneliness, or the impact of a difficult life transition. You may be coping on the outside, but internally, you feel overwhelmed, stuck, or exhausted.
Counselling gives you a calm, supportive space to talk openly and make sense of what’s happening for you, without judgement and at your pace.
Therapy that helps you move forward, overcoming adversity and build resilience.
In our sessions, we’ll gently explore what’s been affecting your emotional wellbeing and day-to-day life. This may include patterns of anxiety, low confidence, stress, or experiences of loss.
Over time, counselling can help you:
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feel steadier and more in control of your thoughts
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build healthier coping strategies
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strengthen confidence and self-worth
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process difficult emotions safely
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move forward with greater clarity
About Sarah
I’m Sarah Whitford, an NCPS Accredited Therapeutic Counsellor, offering counselling online, by phone, and face-to-face in Torbay, South Devon.
With over 15 years’ experience, I support adults and young people through anxiety, depression, burnout, low self-esteem, trauma, bereavement and significant life changes. My work is grounded in warmth and empathy, alongside professional knowledge and a strong belief that meaningful change is possible.
"Loving ourselves through the process of owning our story is the bravest thing we will ever do"
Brené Brown
What I Can Help With
There are many different reasons why people reach out to me for therapeutic support:
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Anxiety, panic and overthinking
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Depression and low mood
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Work-related stress, burnout and overwhelm
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Loneliness and isolation
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Low confidence and low self-esteem
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Trauma and life transitions
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Bereavement, grief and loss
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Relationship difficulties
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Neurodiversity support (including ADHD, autism, dyslexia and dyspraxia)
If you don’t see your exact situation listed, you’re still welcome to reach out. Often it’s the impact on your emotional wellbeing and daily life that matters most.
My Approach
I offer a calm, warm and empathic therapeutic space where you can speak openly and feel genuinely heard. My work is integrative and person-centred, which means I tailor our sessions to you, your needs, and what you want to achieve over time.
Together we can explore the impact that anxiety, stress, loss or life pressures may be having on your emotional wellbeing, relationships and day-to-day life. This often includes deeper self-reflection, developing coping strategies that work in real life, and building confidence in your ability to move forward.
Where helpful, I may draw on approaches including:
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CBT to understand thoughts, feelings and patterns
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Gestalt therapy to explore what’s happening beneath the surface
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Person-centred counselling to support emotional processing and self-trust
We will identify goals and aspirations gradually, in a way that feels supportive rather than pressured, helping you move forward with greater intention and clarity.
"I have struggled recently with loss and break-up, and whilst I have seen a few counsellors over the years, Sarah made me feel most welcome and comfortable. She always makes time to see me and genuinely cares."
"After privately suffering with my mental health for around 3 years, I found my way to Sarah who has completely changed the way I think about things - in the very best way possible."
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