Real experiences. Real relationships. Real change.

Choosing a therapist can feel deeply personal.

Qualifications, experience and Therapeutic approaches matter enormously, but sometimes what you most want to know is something much simpler:

Will I feel safe? Will I be understood? Can I trust this person with the parts of my story that are hardest to tell?

At Guiding Star Therapy Lodge, we believe meaningful therapy begins with the relationship.

The words shared here, come from people who have experienced Sarah’s work in different ways through Psychotherapy, EMDR, longer-term therapeutic relationships and professional Clinical Supervision.

Every person’s experience of therapy is different. We share these words not as promises of a particular outcome, but as reflections, generously offered by people who wanted others to know what their experience was like.

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✨“I now feel like I have control over my life again.”✨

“I’ve been speaking to Sarah for nearly 2 years. When I first started my appointment I was very nervous, unconfident, and in a dark place and didn’t know how to get out of it.

But through talking to her and the use of EMDR I now feel like I have control over my life again, which feels amazing.

She is incredibly personable and never made me feel like I was being judged or analysed.

Something I really love is that this isn’t just a job for Sarah, she has a genuine desire to help people and that definitely shows in her practice.

So if you are struggling and are looking for some help, I would definitely recommend!”

Trinity H
Client testimonial • Psychotherapy & EMDR

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✨ “Safe, heard and understood.”✨

“I’ve been seeing Sarah over the last few years for both talk therapy and more recently, EMDR.

I can’t recommend her enough. She’s kind, compassionate and always makes me feel safe, heard and understood.

She’s incredibly knowledgeable, but also so genuine and relatable, which has always made it easy to feel comfortable with her.

She’s supported me through some really difficult times with patience and care.

Her support has made a huge difference to my life, and I’m so grateful for everything she’s helped me through.

I would recommend her to anyone looking to start therapy.”

Lauren E
Client testimonial • Talking therapy & EMDR

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✨ “She helped me find a strength in myself that I didn’t realise I had.”✨

“From the very first session I knew she was the right therapist for me.

She is incredibly kind, compassionate and understanding, and always creates a safe, supportive space where I feel truly listened to.

Sarah has not only helped me come to terms with past trauma and difficult experiences, but she has also supported me through the toughest period of my life.”

“One of the greatest things Sarah has given me is helping me find a strength in myself that I didn’t realise I had.”

“Through our sessions, she’s helped me understand myself better, recognise what I truly want from life, and realise that I am far stronger and more resilient than I ever believed myself to be.”

“She has never judged me, no matter what I’ve brought to a session, and I have always felt accepted exactly as I am.

I leave each session feeling more hopeful and better equipped to move forward.

I can’t thank Sarah enough for everything she has done for me. She has made a lasting difference to my life.”

Rebecca D
Client testimonial

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✨Support for Stress & Anxiety✨

“I sought treatment for stress-related mental health challenges and found Sarah to be compassionate, professional, and highly supportive.

She created a safe, non-judgmental environment where I felt comfortable discussing difficult issues and developing practical strategies to manage stress more effectively.

Sarah provided constructive guidance and helped me build confidence in handling challenging situations.

I noticed significant improvements in my ability to cope with stress, manage anxiety, and maintain a healthier work-life balance.

I would highly recommend Sarah to anyone seeking support for stress, anxiety, or other mental health concerns.

Her expertise, empathy, and commitment to patient wellbeing made a genuine positive difference in my life.”

Anonymous
Client testimonial • Stress & anxiety

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✨ “An unwavering belief that healing is possible.”✨

“I’ve had the privilege of knowing Sarah for around 13 years, and throughout that time I’ve watched her dedicate her life to helping others heal.

She is one of the warmest, kindest and most compassionate people I’ve ever met.

No matter what someone has experienced or what they choose to share, Sarah meets them without judgement, only with empathy, understanding and an unwavering belief that healing is possible.”

“Having faced significant adversity herself, she has an extraordinary ability to sit alongside people in their darkest moments while helping them believe there is hope beyond them.

She has an incredible gift for helping people feel seen, heard and genuinely understood.”

“Her passion for trauma recovery and her commitment to helping people move beyond simply surviving and towards truly thriving is evident in everything she does.”

“Guiding Star Therapy Lodge is a beautiful reflection of Sarah’s vision and heart.

The concept of providing intensive, personalised therapy within such a safe, peaceful and nurturing environment is truly inspiring.

Together, Sarah and Richard have created a space where people can feel completely supported as they confront the impact of trauma, reconnect with themselves and begin to embrace life with renewed hope.”

Their final words beautifully capture what Guiding Star hopes to become:

“I truly believe Guiding Star Therapy Lodge will become a place where people rediscover hope, healing and the freedom to live the life they deserve.”

Long-standing personal testimonial. Lou H

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What Other Professionals Say

✨Clinical knowledge with humanity:✨

Sarah’s work has also included supporting developing therapists and counsellors through their professional journeys.

For us, these testimonials are particularly meaningful, because they provide another perspective on Sarah’s clinical knowledge, relational approach and commitment to ethical, compassionate practice.

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“I had the pleasure of working with Sarah as a trainee counsellor.

She was clearly made for this role, and really supported me through my placement.

She was an excellent supervisor; supportive, honest and extremely knowledgeable.

Would highly recommend.”

Anonymous Trainee Counsellor / Supervisee

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✨“Insightful, empowering and profoundly compassionate.”✨

“Sarah was a wonderful, supportive supervisor. She was greatly insightful and empowering and has assisted me with growing as a trainee psychotherapist, as well as enhancing my previous professional experience of working with complexity and trauma.

I have learnt an abundance of clinical understanding and application, as well as still being able to work relationally; leading with genuine, profound compassion and understanding for clients and their experiences.”

“I also had admiration for the candidness and candour she effortlessly displayed in sessions.”

“I would wholeheartedly recommend working therapeutically and professionally with Sarah, as you are not only getting a professional, knowledgeable, high-level psychotherapist, but more importantly, someone who genuinely cares about clients and their individual needs and experiences.”

Trainee Psychotherapist / Supervisee

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💫 The Words That Keep Appearing

When we read these experiences, certain words appear again and again.

✨Safe.

✨Heard.

✨Understood.

✨Compassionate.

✨Knowledgeable.

✨Genuine.

✨Non-judgemental.

✨Relatable.

✨Hopeful.

And that matters.

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Guiding Star Therapy Lodge

✨A place to feel safe enough to begin.✨

Guiding Star Therapy Lodge has been created to offer something deeply personal: experienced, trauma-informed Psychotherapy, within an environment designed around privacy, safety, warmth and time.

Rather than asking you to fit neatly into a predetermined programme, our aim is to understand you, your experiences, your needs, your pace and what you hope life might look like beyond the difficulties that brought you here.

Whether you are considering individual psychotherapy, EMDR or a more intensive Residential therapeutic experience, your journey begins with a conversation.

***✨You have survived your story.

Perhaps now it is time to discover what comes next. ✨***

Testimonials are shared with permission. Some identifying information may be withheld to protect privacy. Testimonials represent individual experiences and should not be interpreted as a guarantee of therapeutic outcomes. Every person’s circumstances and experience of psychotherapy are unique.