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Many of the people who find their way here are capable, thoughtful people who are used to managing a lot on their own.
On the outside, life may look like it’s working — but privately, something still feels unresolved.
Often, you may have spent a long time trying to understand things on your own before deciding to reach out. And yet, in the way you experience relationships — whether with a partner, family, or even yourself — something doesn’t feel how you hoped it would.
There can be a sense that something remains just out of reach.
A pattern that’s difficult to fully understand… or shift.
You may have spent time trying to make sense of it — through therapy, reading, or personal reflection. You may understand your patterns. And yet, when it comes to closeness — or feeling at ease within yourself —something still repeats.
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Sara Luisa | Psychotherapist & Somatic Practitioner
Many people I work with notice that they're:
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Noticing familiar patterns repeating in relationships—or even in their absence, including in close or family connections
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Feeling drawn to people who seem unavailable, inconsistent, or just out of reach
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Longing for closeness, while another part of you pulls away or shuts down
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Feeling anxious, uncertain, or overwhelmed in connection—or within yourself
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Understanding your patterns, and yet, in the moment, something still takes over
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Finding yourself caught in cycles of rumination, overthinking, or replaying conversations
And underneath that, there can be a quieter question:
Because often, these patterns aren’t random. They are shaped by past experiences that the body and nervous system still hold — and until those are gently worked with, they tend to repeat.
This is where I come in. I’m Sara, a psychotherapist specialising in relational trauma and the patterns that shape how we experience connection — with others, and with ourselves. I work with people who are thoughtful, self-aware, and often used to managing a lot on their own. Many have already spent time trying to understand themselves — through therapy, reading, or personal reflection — yet something still feels unresolved in their relationships.
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My role is not to analyse you from a distance, or to offer surface-level strategies. It is to work alongside you, with care and attention, to understand what sits underneath the patterns you’re experiencing. Because often, these patterns were shaped at a time when they made sense. And they continue not because you’re doing something wrong — but because your nervous system is still responding in ways it once needed to.
'After only a few weeks, there was a dramatic shift in my confidence and ability to use my voice to articulate my needs'. Consultant - London
My approach brings together psychotherapy and somatic work. In simple terms, that means we don’t only explore your thoughts and experiences — we also pay attention to how they are held in the body. This might include noticing subtle shifts in sensation, emotion, or impulse, and gently working with them in a way that feels safe and manageable. When we work at this level, change becomes something more than. insight. It becomes something you begin to feel — in how you respond, how you relate, and how you experience yourself in connection with others.​
Over time, this can help you to:
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​Feel more grounded and secure within yourself
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Express your needs more clearly and confidently
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Stay present in relationships, rather than withdrawing or becoming overwhelmed
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Set boundaries without guilt or fear
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Experience connection in a way that feels more mutual, stable, and authentic
This work isn’t about becoming someone different. It’s about understanding yourself more deeply — so that your relationships can begin to feel different.
The patterns that shape us are not flaws — they are adaptations.
And when we understand them, something new becomes possible.
People tend to find their way here at a point where something has to change. Not because they’re broken — but because they’re ready. Ready to look a little more honestly at themselves. Ready to understand what’s been shaping their relationships. Ready for something to feel different. You don’t have to have everything figured out before you begin. And you don’t have to do it on your own.​
If this feels like the right time, you’re welcome to book a 20-minute consultation. It’s a space for us to talk about what’s been going on for you, and to get a sense of whether working together feels like the right fit.
A different way of relating to yourself — and to others — is possible.
What Clients Say...
​"Finding Sara changed everything for me. After years of intensive therapy, I had hit a wall and felt stuck. Her approach helped me move beyond trauma, addiction, and a deeply dysfunctional family background into real, lasting growth. With her support, experiences that once defined me no longer hold me back. Sara brings profound insight into long-term recovery and the healing process, and I wholeheartedly recommend her — she is truly transformative.''​
Personal Trainer & Master Practitioner - Ireland​​​​​​​
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"Although I've worked with other therapists before, the safe space Sara facilitates has enabled me to venture into more depth and navigate through discomfort. After only a few weeks, there was a dramatic shift in my confidence and ability to use my voice to articulate my needs. I feel empowered to drive my life forward because Sara has helped me uncover my intuition."
Business Consultant - London​​​​
Work with Me
Papillon Psychotherapy offers psychotherapy and somatic therapy in Wigan, Greater Manchester, and online across the UK and internationally. I support individuals experiencing anxiety, relationship challenges, and relational trauma to understand and change the deeper patterns shaping how they connect, feel, and relate to themselves and others.
I’m a warm and dedicated psychotherapist and coach with over seven years of experience supporting individuals, couples and families who are ready to relate differently and enjoy true connection.
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I believe in creating a space filled with empathy, understanding, and encouragement. My approach is shaped not only by professional expertise but also by my own journey, and I’m passionate about using what I’ve learned to help you thrive.
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With positive, grounded energy, I’ll be right by your side as your biggest cheerleader, celebrating your wins and supporting you through the challenges. Together, we’ll create meaningful change and help you unlock the life you deserve.
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If you'd like to know more about how I can support you, let's talk ...
