About
I am a qualified psychotherapist and member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), based in Edinburgh and working with individuals, couples and teenagers both in person and online.
I have experience supporting clients with a wide range of emotional, relational and psychological difficulties, including anxiety, low mood, relationship difficulties, identity and self-esteem.
My work is relational and trauma-informed, grounded in psychodynamic and person-centred therapy. I also draw on training in Internal Family Systems (IFS), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), depending on the person I am working with and what they bring to therapy.
My Background
Before training as a psychotherapist, I studied anthropology, philosophy and social business. I lived in New York for 13 years for both work and family life, before returning to the UK and completing a Master’s degree at the London School of Economics.
My work also took me into communities across North Africa and Asia. These experiences continue to shape how I think about identity, belonging, relationships and the wider social and cultural contexts in which our lives develop.
How I Work
Coming to therapy can feel unfamiliar, and you may not arrive knowing exactly what you need or even how to put what is happening into words. You don't need to be in crisis or have a clear idea of what you want to address for therapy to be useful.
I offer a warm, open and accepting space where we can begin to make sense of things together. I will follow your pace and respect your privacy, while also offering direction when it feels helpful. My way of working is engaged and collaborative: I will listen carefully, help you notice things that may be difficult to see alone, and at times gently challenge you where I think it may be useful.
I am particularly interested in the patterns, relationships and experiences that shape us. Therapy can give us space to look more carefully at what is happening in your life, what may be contributing to it, and how you experience yourself in relation to other people.
Qualifications & Training
Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy
University of Edinburgh
Internal Family Systems (IFS) Training
IFS Institute Training UK
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Training
SDS Institute Training UK
Master’s in Social Business and Entrepreneurship
London School of Economics
“Sadie brings warmth, curiosity and real depth to her work. She has a natural ability to see beyond what is being said and to understand what may be happening underneath, while grounding her work in evidence-based and research-informed approaches.”
- Clinical Colleague