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My name is Sarah. I am a Counselling Psychologist and author. I am registered with the British Psychological Society (BPS) as a Chartered Counselling Psychologist, and with the Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC) as a Practitioner Psychologist. I am also an accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist.
I have worked with a variety of individuals within different services over the years, including the National Health Service (NHS), in third sector charities, and in private practice. I have also worked with the mental health charity MIND, to set up and deliver a new Guided Self-Help service at various community venues in greater London (2009-2010). I love my profession, and learning from others, and see great value in sharing psychological knowledge.
As a Counselling Psychologist, I offer psychological therapy to people experiencing specific mental health difficulties, such as: generalized anxiety disorder, social phobia, panic disorder, trichotillomania, post-traumatic stress disorder, emotionally unstable personality disorder - also known as borderline personality disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, self-harm and clinical depression. I also work with life issues such as: living with chronic illness, insomnia, communication difficulties, poor self-worth, the experience of life with dyslexia and other learning differences or disabilities, perfectionism, procrastination, coping with challenging thoughts and feelings, relationship problems, abuse, psychological trauma, loss, bereavement, and issues associated with gender and sexual orientation identity (such as family estrangement, prejudice and discrimination).
Trained at City University London (2010-2015), I am proficient in Person-Centered Therapy, Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), working with the unconscious, and the use of Mindfulness in psychological therapy. My training reflects the idea that different therapeutic approaches are likely to benefit different people at different times, and that therapy models can be fruitfully 'integrated' to meet the individual’s needs and wishes. I tailor my therapeutic approach to each individual client, in line with evidence-based best practice guidelines.
My special interests include:
I endeavour to support my clients to understand their past pain, break free from limiting vicious cycles, and respond adaptively to difficult thoughts and challenging feelings so that they can live a full and meaningful life. Psychological therapy can be a very effective vehicle with which to enable self-awareness, relief, compassion, growth and positive change. I deeply enjoy working with individuals for the betterment of their mental health and well-being. I pride myself upon delivering psychological therapy within the context of a strong, deeply collaborative therapeutic relationship. Empathy, compassion, active listening and respect are the cornerstones of my practice. Click here to see what my clients say.
I believe in the transformative power of self-compassion, CBT, ACT and Mindfulness. I consider the study and practice of these ideas to be incredibly beneficial for mental health and well-being, which is why I practice them myself - and deeply recommend them to others.
I hope that you find my website helpful.
With warm wishes,
Dr Sarah J. Arnold. CPsychol.
I have worked with a variety of individuals within different services over the years, including the National Health Service (NHS), in third sector charities, and in private practice. I have also worked with the mental health charity MIND, to set up and deliver a new Guided Self-Help service at various community venues in greater London (2009-2010). I love my profession, and learning from others, and see great value in sharing psychological knowledge.
As a Counselling Psychologist, I offer psychological therapy to people experiencing specific mental health difficulties, such as: generalized anxiety disorder, social phobia, panic disorder, trichotillomania, post-traumatic stress disorder, emotionally unstable personality disorder - also known as borderline personality disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, self-harm and clinical depression. I also work with life issues such as: living with chronic illness, insomnia, communication difficulties, poor self-worth, the experience of life with dyslexia and other learning differences or disabilities, perfectionism, procrastination, coping with challenging thoughts and feelings, relationship problems, abuse, psychological trauma, loss, bereavement, and issues associated with gender and sexual orientation identity (such as family estrangement, prejudice and discrimination).
Trained at City University London (2010-2015), I am proficient in Person-Centered Therapy, Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), working with the unconscious, and the use of Mindfulness in psychological therapy. My training reflects the idea that different therapeutic approaches are likely to benefit different people at different times, and that therapy models can be fruitfully 'integrated' to meet the individual’s needs and wishes. I tailor my therapeutic approach to each individual client, in line with evidence-based best practice guidelines.
My special interests include:
- Emotion regulation work (skills for managing difficult thoughts and challenging emotions more effectively)
- The therapeutic effects of mindfulness meditation and yoga
- Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
- Value-based living
- Diagnosed and undiagnosed neurodiversity
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Transdiagnostic Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
- Trauma-focused CBT for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (TF-CBT for PTSD)
- 'Top down' and 'bottom up' approaches to healing
- Treating insomnia with ACT-I
- Treating phobias
- Long Term health Conditions (LTCs)
- Clinical depression, self-worth issues, and anxiety disorders
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- The experiences of women living with endometriosis
- Gender and sexual diversity (LGBTQI) lived experiences and mental health
- Pluralism and theoretical integration within therapeutic practice
- The therapeutic relationship
I endeavour to support my clients to understand their past pain, break free from limiting vicious cycles, and respond adaptively to difficult thoughts and challenging feelings so that they can live a full and meaningful life. Psychological therapy can be a very effective vehicle with which to enable self-awareness, relief, compassion, growth and positive change. I deeply enjoy working with individuals for the betterment of their mental health and well-being. I pride myself upon delivering psychological therapy within the context of a strong, deeply collaborative therapeutic relationship. Empathy, compassion, active listening and respect are the cornerstones of my practice. Click here to see what my clients say.
I believe in the transformative power of self-compassion, CBT, ACT and Mindfulness. I consider the study and practice of these ideas to be incredibly beneficial for mental health and well-being, which is why I practice them myself - and deeply recommend them to others.
I hope that you find my website helpful.
With warm wishes,
Dr Sarah J. Arnold. CPsychol.
Books
Arnold, S.J (2018). The Pocket Coach Of Calm. Michael O'Mara Books Ltd.
Arnold, S.J (2018). The Pocket Coach Of Confidence. Michael O'Mara Books Ltd.
Arnold, S.J (2018). The Pocket Coach Of Kindness. Michael O'Mara Books Ltd.
Arnold, S.J (2018). The Pocket Coach Of Sleep. Michael O'Mara Books Ltd.
Arnold, S.J (2016). The Can't Sleep Colouring Journal. Michael O'Mara Books Ltd.
Arnold, S.J (2016). The Mindfulness Companion. Michael O'Mara Books Ltd.
Arnold, S.J (2018). The Pocket Coach Of Confidence. Michael O'Mara Books Ltd.
Arnold, S.J (2018). The Pocket Coach Of Kindness. Michael O'Mara Books Ltd.
Arnold, S.J (2018). The Pocket Coach Of Sleep. Michael O'Mara Books Ltd.
Arnold, S.J (2016). The Can't Sleep Colouring Journal. Michael O'Mara Books Ltd.
Arnold, S.J (2016). The Mindfulness Companion. Michael O'Mara Books Ltd.
Academic Papers & Research
Arnold, Sarah J. (2015). Interpersonal relationships and psychological well-being: insights from therapeutic practice, scholarship and research. (Unpublished Doctoral thesis, City University London).
Arnold, S. (2012). “Coming out” during adolescence: How do parental attitudes towards non-heterosexuality affect the mental health and well-being of their lesbian, gay, or bisexual offspring? Psychology of Sexualities Review 3(1), 18-33.
Arnold, S. (2012). “Coming out” during adolescence: How do parental attitudes towards non-heterosexuality affect the mental health and well-being of their lesbian, gay, or bisexual offspring? Psychology of Sexualities Review 3(1), 18-33.
Public Speaking
University and College Union (UCU) Research conference on sexual orientation and gender identity issues and LGBTQI lives: Friday 15 May 2015 at University of Manchester.
Presentation topic: The experience of sexuality-related family estrangement for LGB people.
Presentation topic: The experience of sexuality-related family estrangement for LGB people.