Ms Sarah Charney (MSc, MA, BSc, PG Dip)
Psychotherapist
I am an experienced Psychotherapist, and accredited with the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). I practice various therapeutic modals; including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy and use tools and techniques from Mindfulness, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Trauma Stabilisation and Trauma Focused Therapy or can simply provide a safe space for you to talk . Your journey towards healing and self-discovery will happen in a compassionate, self-accepting, and motivating environment. During our time together we can focus on identifying and changing entrenched ways of thinking, which are often learnt in childhood or through negative events that happen later in life. These unhelpful thinking patterns can cause intense emotional disturbance as well as unhelpful behaviours and unhelpful coping strategies.
I worked and trained in a clinical NHS setting alongside a multidisciplinary team with psychologists, counsellors and psychiatrists. I hold two Master’s Degrees, one in Counselling Psychology and one in Human Resource Management (Occupational Psychology) and have experience working with adults in both private, NHS and workplace settings. My extensive background allows me to address a broad range of emotional and psychological difficulties, from anxiety and depression to employee motivation and performance. I provide a safe and supportive space where insight, self-care and, most importantly, change and discovery can be achieved. I look forward to meeting you soon.
Education and Academic Qualifications
2019 – 2022
Regents University – Diploma 1 and Advanced Diploma 2 in CBT/REBT/DBT/CFT/ACT/ SCHEMA Therapy,
2011 - 2012
City University – MSc in Counselling Psychology
2010
Miyad - Course in Counselling Skills
2001 – 2003
MA In Personnel Development
2006 – 2008
London University – Psychology Degree
2000 - 2002
Westminster University - MA in Personnel & Development
1996 – 1999
Leeds Beckett University – BSc (Hons) Social Sciences: Psychology Major
Additional areas of focus: Abandonment, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Drug and alcohol addiction, Eating and food-related issues, Emptiness, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Phobias, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Focused Therapy
NCPS Therapist - Accredited Member (MNCPS Accred) #NCS20-02099
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I’ve been working with Sarah for over 6 months, she has been such an incredible support. She always listens and offers tools and insight to use in the future
Written on Aug 24, 2026 after therapy with Sarah for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and adhd
She really is an amazing therapist that really helps you with your issues, aswell as many techniques to help you in situations
Written on Nov 12, 2025 after therapy with Sarah for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Sarah has worked wonders with me in our sessions, she has listened compassionately and patiently and really took the time to understand me. I hope she knows how the advice and tools she had given me over our sessions, have changed my mindset and life for the better.
Written on Jul 09, 2025 after therapy with Sarah for 2 months on issues concerning depression, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
After my first session I felt heard and understood by my therapist. It felt eye opening listening to her making sense of my patterns of behaviour and helped me see a way forward. It made me feel optimistic
Written on Apr 22, 2025 after therapy with Sarah for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties