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About Me

This Work Chose Me as Much as I Chose It 

Many of the people who come to work with me have reached a turning point.  They’re tired of repeating the same patterns.  Tired of feeling stuck, flat, or disconnected — even when life looks “fine” on the outside.  Sometimes they’ve hit a rock bottom.  Sometimes it’s just a quiet knowing: something has to change.

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I understand that crossroads deeply.  My own experiences of loss, trauma, addiction and heartache shaped not only who I am, but how I practise. I know what it’s like to sit in those dark, murky places — and I also know what becomes possible when you decide not to stay there.

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Healing rarely happens in a straight line. It takes courage, support, and a willingness to try something different. Over the years, I’ve immersed myself in both clinical training and experiential healing work — psychotherapy, somatic approaches, breathwork, fellowship spaces, retreats — and worked alongside an exceptional therapist of my own.

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What I’ve learned is this: You are not broken.  And you are not destined to repeat your past.  With the right support, it’s possible to rebuild from the ground up — not just surviving, but truly thriving.

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Today, I hold space for individuals and couples who are ready to do that deeper work. My role isn’t to fix you. It’s to walk alongside you as you reconnect with your resilience, your authenticity, and your capacity for emotional freedom.

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You don’t have to do it alone.  We're not meant to. Healing happens in connection.

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“The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don’t have any.” — Alice Walker

“I’m not afraid of storms, for I’m learning how to sail my ship.”

— Mary Louise Alcott

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How can I help you?

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I operate from a place of integrity and know that I can only take my clients as far as I am willing to go myself. That's why I am fully committed to continuous professional and personal development.

 

By working with me, I can help you emerge with more clarity, freedom and peace in your own life. I can support you to rediscover your voice, intuition, and power, so you can thrive.

 

Together, we can explore your feelings and experiences so you can begin to heal, grow, and transform the thoughts around them, enabling you to set them free to fulfil your true potential.

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When I'm not being a Therapist ...

When I'm not coaching or being a therapist, you can find me sipping coffee and walking my slinky whippet, Henri, around various woodland parks.  Regularly being in the great outdoors helps me stay grounded and inspired. I'm also a massive music lover and am very much partial to a good bop around next to a loud speaker at a festival or gig; it keeps me energised and takes me to my happy place.  My other huge passion is travel with my son.  He loves people as much as I do and it's amazing to watch him experience new cultures, tastes and sights.  It's super important to me that he is open-minded, curious and connected to the world and all the amazing things it has to offer!

A gentle first step to explore what you need and whether this feels like the right fit ...

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''With Sara, I feel truly seen, heard, and completely safe. I can bring anything to our sessions without fear of judgement — nothing feels too much. She meets me exactly where I am, holding the space with warmth and skill, and walks alongside me in my journey of self-discovery.''.

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Business Owner - North East

‘And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom’. 

Anais Nin

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Face to face appointments available in Standish, Wigan.

Online sessions via Zoom

Tel: 07912 964175           

Email: sara@papillonpsychotherapy.com

 

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