ABOUT ME

I am Sarah Pacelli a Therapeutic Counsellor

As a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP), I abide by the ethical framework. I establish a rapport by making my client the primary concern of the work we do together. I am consistent, warm, kind and accepting in my approach and recognise that being trustworthy is essential to the relationship and that being empathic is the greatest aid to understanding the vast amount of differences.
I work within the limits of confidentiality, maintaining the professional boundaries. I stand by my principles with total commitment to my client.
I am continuously developing my knowledge and professional skills through attending CPD training days/workshops. As well as being a qualified Integrative Counsellor I am trained in interpersonal Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Art Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, Psychodynamics, Attachment Theory, Brief and Solution Focused Therapy, Existential Therapy, Mindfulness, Working with Differences and Diversity, Working in a Metaphor, Emotional and Wellbeing of Children, Mental Health Awareness, Bereavement and Safeguarding.
My therapeutic approach is best described as integrative and draws from a range of therapeutic perspectives. Fundamentally, my approach is informed by attachment theory and schema therapy which emphasises the developmental significance of early childhood experiences of security. Beyond this level of understanding I am person-centred and psychoanalytic to inform and guide me in my everyday work.
My work to date demonstrates my knowledge of mental health, I use my interpersonal skills to assist my client in noticing and exploring the symptoms and triggers of their anxiety, panic attacks, depression and mood changes. I have had to refer my young clients to other services such as CAMHS & SENCO and my adult clients to GP’s and other multi-disciplinary teams. I work with many organisation keeping within their policies and procedures, ethically, legally and professionally, keeping accurate and appropriate records at all times.
I am a calm person with a warm loving nature, I am very driven, creative, playful and use my counselling skills and self-awareness to make my life fuller.