“For over 20 years I have struggled with depression and anxiety – due to a number of things that happened in my past. When I first came to Sarah, was at a point in my life where I had tried all the traditional routes to improve my mental health (including medication, CBT and counselling – both NHS and private) and nothing had worked. I have to admit, when I first heard of EMDR I was sceptical. But I I figured it was worth at least trying – and Sarah came highly recommended.
I always felt comfortable in my EMDR sessions with Sarah. I felt like she really listened to me and never judged or criticised (unlike some of the previous therapists I have seen!) On a practical level, I loved that I could do the sessions on Zoom – it meant I didn’t have to travel and I could do the sessions from the comfort of my own home.
It was a slow process, as I had a lot to work through. But we steadily worked through each traumatic memory and, as we did, I began to see a clear improvement in my mental health. ‘Black days’ became fewer and further between – and less severe. I began to feel more positive and started to have far more ‘good days’ and I stopped playing past memories over and over in my mind. I now I feel more hopeful about the future and less ‘trapped’ by my past. Thank you Sarah – I only wish I’d found you sooner!”
I had suffered a lot of trauma and before engaging the help of Sarah Brown for EMDR, I had accepted that the weight of carrying the trauma was the new normal. My focus and enthusiasm for life was significantly clouded and felt a depth of negativity. I had believed this was how life was going to be going forward. Sarah helped me work through each trauma and process it.
She was patient and ensured nothing was left uncovered.The EMDR that is one of Sarah’s specialisms, through time, allowed a light to start to shine and the weight of the trauma slowly lift. She helped me begin to live a life again whereby I am not living in the trauma but in the present and enjoying life. I cannot describe how it feels to love even the simple things in life again and that is down to Sarah and I would without hesitation recommend her.
“Sarah was a huge support through the early months of my marriage breakup. I wanted to confront all sorts of issues from my past and together we worked through them. On days when I was too emotional to work on those things she was supportive and allowed me to just share what had happened that day or that week. With her help I made many connections between past events and my present, allowing me to see things in a new light. Sarah has given me the tools and foundation to continue to heal.”
“Sarah helped me to turn a corner and heal. Throughout our time she was thoughtful, gentle and sensitive. With her help, I started the process of recognising, understanding and dealing with words, judgements and problems that had been put upon me by others throughout my life. She helped me to see value in myself, address past wrongs and redefine healthier relationship boundaries. She is a much needed harbour in a very rough life storm.”
“Therapy with Sarah has been a life changing experience. Through her knowledge and toolkit of therapeutic skills and resources, I have been able to work through childhood trauma which was having a big impact on my day to day life. Sarah’s expertise and professional conduct enabled me to process these experiences so they no longer impact in the same way. I feel like I have myself back and am no longer burdened by the same distressing patterns which impacted on my functioning. This was a long and at times difficult process however Sarah’s commitment (alongside my own) and her warm professional manner meant I felt safe to be able to complete this much needed and life changing work. I would definitely recommend Sarah alongside EMDR and trauma therapy to anyone who is needing support in recovery.”
“Sarah provided a relaxed, non pressurised environment that really helped me to open up and discuss my issues with her. She helped me to really see where the underlying problems were and why I had been reacting the way I was. She was kind and understanding throughout and thanks to her I’ve really managed to get my life and relationships back on track.”
“I found working with Sarah hugely beneficial, at a difficult point in my life. The EMDR therapy we worked through allowed me to deal with problems that I’d encountered repeatedly over many years.”
“Sarah has helped me so much with my anxiety, I now have the tools to cope with stressful situations & her work has been invaluable to me. She made me feel relaxed from the start & I would recommend her to anyone. Her work has literally been life-changing for me.”
“I had a course of EMDR with Sarah starting in May 2020. I sometimes found it exhausting to bring up painful memories and, at times, questioned whether the process was worth it. However, since finishing my sessions in April 2021, I’m regularly amazed by the difference in my mental well-being. When Sarah initially explained EMDR to me I hadn’t heard of it before and I was sceptical about how effective it would be for me, but I’m so grateful I was able to access this therapy during lockdown and I feel more regulated than ever. Thank you.”
“I found my EMDR therapy with Sarah transformative. It enabled me to deal with some of the most traumatic experiences of my life, in what felt like a safe and manageable way. ‘In the days after a session I felt really positive and I found I could move on. It started as face-to-face therapy and we moved to doing it online after the lockdown, which worked just as well. I wish I had discovered this 20 years ago.”