About Sarah-Jane

I am a registered Clinical Psychologist, Board Approved Supervisor, and a candidate in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, with experience supporting adolescents, adults, and couples from diverse backgrounds. I hold a Master of Psychology (Clinical), a PhD in philosophy, and my work has been published in a number of peer-reviewed journals (see below).

 

 

I am trained in a range of therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and psychodynamic/psychoanalytic psychotherapy. While I draw on evidence-based methods, my focus is less on strategies and techniques, and more on listening closely to your unique way of experiencing life and the world. I believe that meaningful and lasting change emerges through a safe, collaborative therapeutic relationship where your true self can be heard and understood.

 

 

I work primarily in medium- to long-term therapy, which allows us to explore your inner world more deeply and shift the underlying patterns that can keep you stuck. I have particular interest and experience in supporting people with depression and anxiety, survivors of trauma, relational and attachment difficulties, identity crises, and challenges around body image, self-esteem, and eating. My practice is especially suited for those who have found that short-term or more structured therapies have not gone far enough.

 

 

In our work together, therapy becomes a thoughtful journey of self-discovery—an open space to reflect, make sense of your experiences, and uncover new pathways forward. Growth can sometimes bring discomfort, but within the safety of our therapeutic relationship, we will create space for all of your feelings, and draw on your strengths to move toward a life that feels more aligned, free from unhelpful patterns, and guided by a deeper sense of who you are.

 

About Psychodynamic Therapy

Psychodynamic (also called psychonalaytic) psychotherapy is a therapeutic approach that focuses on understanding the deeper layers of your emotional life. It recognises that many of our struggles—whether with relationships, mood, self-esteem, or identity—can be shaped by patterns and experiences outside of our everyday awareness. By paying attention to your thoughts, feelings, and the dynamics that emerge in therapy itself, we can uncover these hidden patterns and create space for genuine change.

 

Unlike therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), which often focus on learning specific strategies to manage symptoms, psychoanalytic psychotherapy goes beyond surface-level coping. It seeks to understand the roots of difficulties, not just how they appear day to day. This makes it particularly helpful for people who feel that short-term or skills-based therapies have not addressed the deeper issues at play.

 

The work takes time and involves building a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship. Within this relationship, you are invited to explore your inner world at your own pace, making sense of past experiences, current challenges, and the feelings that connect them. The aim is not only to reduce symptoms, but to help you break free from repeating patterns, discover more of your true self, and live with greater clarity, freedom, and connection.