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Taking the first step toward therapy is a powerful decision

Compassionate Support for Women Facing Life Challenges

I specialise in supporting women who are feeling overwhelmed by life - whether you’re struggling with relationship difficulties, health concerns, stress, emotional exhaustion, or major life transitions. Many of the women I work with feel exhausted, stuck, unheard, or unsure about what their next step should be.

You deserve a space where you are truly seen and understood. I offer a safe, non-judgmental environment where we can explore what’s going on for you - at a pace that feels right. Together we work on understanding what’s weighing you down, building resilience, and finding practical steps forward so you feel more grounded and in control of your life again.

If you’re looking for support that is personal, compassionate, and tailored to your experiences - not just a generic approach - Please contact me for a conversation and see if we’re a good fit.

How I can help...

My aim as an integrative therapist is to help you feel truly understood, while also strengthening your capacity for self-exploration and growth. This is not just about talking things through: together, I draw on a range of therapeutic approaches so we can build practical tools that allow for meaningful change. If you’re reading this and wondering, “Could I benefit from therapy right now?”, then you’re already taking that vital first step.

A little more about me

I’m Sarah Smallwood, an integrative therapist, and I’m a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and an Accredited Registrant Member of the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). I offer support both face-to-face (in Bishop Auckland) and online, so you can choose the format that feels most comfortable for you. My training, experience, and commitment to ongoing supervision means I bring both professionalism and care to each therapeutic relationship.

Sarah Smallwood

Whether you’re ready to start now or just curious about what the process looks like, I invite you to reach out. I offer a free initial consultation so we can discuss what brings you here, what you hope to achieve, and how we might work together to reach your individual needs. You don’t have to navigate this on your own, I look forward to hearing from you.

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Counselling & Therapy Services

Counselling

Counselling can help you navigate personal challenges, manage stress and anxiety, and work through periods of low mood or uncertainty.

Confidential | Support | Tailored

You may recognise yourself in one of these situations:

  • Always being the strong one for others, yet feeling exhausted inside.
  • Struggling with constant worry, self-doubt, or the sense that nothing is ever “enough.”
  • Feeling disconnected from who you are, after years of meeting everyone else’s expectations.
  • Wanting change, but not knowing where to begin.

My Services Include but are not limited to:

  • General Anxiety or Low Mood
  • Relationship Issues
  • Depression
  • Feeling stuck or disconnected
  • Sleep Issues
  • Grief & Bereavement
  • Health Concerns
  • Support through life transitions
  • Emotional wellbeing and reconnecting with self
  • Feeling overwhelmed or stressed
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Counselling Services

Business Workplace Services

You may find yourself carrying a heavy workload, juggling multiple roles, or questioning whether you’re “good enough” despite all you achieve. The pressure to excel while staying composed can feel relentless.

To help, I combine therapeutic insight with practical strategies, supporting you to set boundaries, strengthen confidence, and lead with balance. Together we’ll explore both the inner challenges (like self-doubt or perfectionism) and the outer ones (like responsibility and workload), so you feel empowered in every part of your role.

Motivation | Growth | Understanding

Includes but not limited to:

  • Overwhelmed by Responsibilities
  • Work Related Stress
  • Burnout
  • Work Life Balance Struggle
  • Fear of Failure
  • Imposter Syndrome
  • Difficultly to Take Time off
  • Lack of Motivation
  • Perfectionism
  • Difficultly to Delegate
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Business Workplace Services
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What to Expect

When working with an integrative therapist

Many people attend therapy having spent years putting others first. My role is to offer you a steady, supportive space where your voice matters, your pace sets the rhythm, and your story is honoured without judgement.

I bring warmth, honesty, and clarity into our sessions blending professional guidance with deep empathy so that you feel seen, understood, and gently encouraged to grow in your own way.

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Working With Me

Working on yourself, emotionally and mentally, is one of the most meaningful investments you can make. I provide a safe, confidential environment where you’ll be heard without judgment and supported with care.

  • Integrative and Tailored Approach

    Integrative & Tailored Approach

    I offer an integrative and tailored approach that adapts to your unique needs and experiences.

  • Safe, Supportive and Structured

    Safe, Supportive & Structured

    A safe, supportive, and structured space to explore and grow at your own pace.

  • Compassionate Presence

    Compassionate Presence

    A compassionate presence that fosters safety, trust, and genuine connection.

  • Professional Clarity

    Professional Clarity

    Professional clarity that brings guidance, transparency, and confidence to the process.

  • Collaborative Process

    Collaborative Process

    A collaborative process that values your voice and empowers your journey.

- Moving at Your Pace

Let's find the right path together.

When you step into this space, you’ll be met with respect, care, and honesty. I will never judge you, and I will always honour your pace. My role is not to fix you, but to walk beside you as you find your way back to clarity, confidence, and a deeper connection with yourself.

Begin Your Journey

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Choose a Day That Works for You

Choose a Day That Works for You

With flexible options for in-person, online, or telephone sessions, you can find a time and format that fits comfortably around your life.

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01388 240180

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Availability

Mon - Fri: 9am - 5pm

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