Sarah Elliott (MBABCP Accredited)
An experienced Psychotherapist offering CBT, Counselling, Guided self-help & Supervision. Providing therapy for both adults and children/ adolescents of 12-18years.
I have almost 15 years experience in Mental Health Services and am an Accredited and experienced Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist, with additional training in Supervision, Counselling and Guided Self-help.
Many of us go through ups and downs, or difficult life experiences, which can be hard for us to work through alone. I provide a confidential, relaxed and comfortable environment, to help you and/or your child through this time in your life. I use evidenced based psychological therapies and support, in order to help you move forward and feel better able to cope. I have been described by Clients and Supervisees as very approachable and easy to get on with.
Here are a few examples of the types of issues I am experienced in helping with:
Depression or feeling sad
Stress
Anxiety
Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Health Anxiety Disorder (HAD)
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Specific Phobias (e.g vomiting, animals, blood, needles)
Panic Disorder (with or without agoraphobia)
Disordered Eating
Relationship Issues
Fidelity
Low Self-esteem
Assertiveness Difficulties
Confidence Issues
Anger Management
Perfectionism
Body Image Issues
Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)
Loss and Bereavement
Personal Growth
Abuse (E.g Sexual, Physical, Emotional, Neglect, Domestic)
Bullying
School Refusal
Discrimination (Aspects of age, race, class, religion, culture, gender, disability and sexual orientation)
Work or Academic Related Issues
Shame; Cultural Issues
Long Term Health Conditions
Life Transitions
Sleeping Difficulties
Chronic Pain & Fatigue
Still unsure whether I can help? Contact me and we can have an informal discussion, to determine whether I can help you myself, or point you in the right direction.
More about me and my background
With many years of experience, I have worked in Mental Health Services in primary and/or secondary care, with inpatients and within the community, in both private and NHS settings. I have also worked in a school. I have worked with mild to severe difficulties and people of all ages, from children to elderly. I also have experience facilitating group work and workshops, as well as working with people with disabilities, learning difficulties, long term health conditions and autism. I have attended over 50 hours of personal therapy myself, which is also a requirement of my training, so I understand how this can feel on a personal level. I have also experienced some difficult times in my life and found the support I received invaluable.
I have extensive knowledge and experience of working with many issues people experience and am able to adapt my approach to meet individual client needs. I also enjoy sharing my expertise and providing supervision to Therapists and other Mental Health Professionals.
I am a down to earth and open minded person and have the ability to develop a good therapeutic relationship and connect with many types of people (as many client’s from various backgrounds have put it, I was not the stereotypical therapist they were expecting and they felt we could relate on the same level). I am able to listen and provide confidential support, without judgement.
In addition, I receive supervision for my clinical work and attend various training courses, which are both required on a regular basis for BABCP accreditation and they also facilitate my ongoing professional and personal development.
I follow BABCPs professional standards of conduct, performance, ethics and values and I hold professional indemnity insurance.
Training, qualifications & experience
Qualifications / Certificates
Applying CBT to Children and Adolescents
IAPT Supervisor Training
BABCP Accredited Post Graduate Diploma (with Merit) - High Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
BPS Accredited Recovery Programme - Psychological Wellbeing Practice Recovery
Post Graduate Certificate - IAPT Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner in Low Intensity CBT Interventions
BACP Accredited Post Graduate Diploma - Integrative Counselling
Level 3 Certificate - Counselling Studies CPCAB
Level 2 Certificate - Counselling Skills CPCAB
Certificate - Introduction to Counselling Concepts AQA
Other Various Continued Professional Development (CPD) courses and training attended on a regular basis. Please request further details if required.
Experience in
Supervising
Integrative Counselling
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Psychological Well-being Practice (Guided Self-help)
Working face to face, via skype and telephone
In primary and secondary care
With people experiencing long term health conditions; learning difficulties, disabilities, autism
Adults, Children & Adolescents
Therapies offered
Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)
Behavioural therapy
Cognitive and behavioural therapies
Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
Cognitive therapy
Group therapy
Humanistic therapies
Integrative
Mindfulness
Solution focused brief therapy
Fees
Assessment- £70 per 50 minute session.
Guided Self-help based upon Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (for mild to moderate symptoms of anxiety and depression only)- £35 per 1/2 hour session.
Counselling and CBT- £70 per 50 minute session.
Supervision Students- £50 per 1 hour session.
A limited number of concessions are available for those on low income or benefits.
Face to Face, Telephone, Skype, Zoom and Face Time sessions are all offered at the above prices.
Fees for therapy funded by insurers or for clients referred via other organisations may vary. This is due to the additional work that is often required with this nature of referral. I am registered as a Practitioner with the following insurance providers: BUPA, Nuffield Health, Aviva, AXA PPP Curian Medical, WPA & Vitality Health. Your Health insurer may cover your therapy costs, depending on your policy. They may have an excess fee that you would be responsible for. Your provider will be able to offer you advice on assessment or funding procedures.
Further information
Getting here
Solve and Evolve Therapies can be found in Cheldgate House, situated in the historic town of Rochester in Kent.
Cheldgate House is the Strood end of Rochester High Street, and is on the right hand side (towards the Strood direction) past Costa Coffee and Simply Italian; look out for Evergreen Residential Property Services signs (green and white) in the windows as this business occupies the ground floor.
When arriving at Cheldgate House please press the buzzer for Suite 8 ‘Sarah Elliott’. This is the bottom buzzer. Please note, Suite 8 is on the third floor and there are several flights of stairs to the therapy room. Sadly due to the listed nature of the building, there isn’t a lift.
Cheldgate House has a hot drinks machine and the toilet facilities can be found on the second floor.
