Hello, I’m Sarah Boucher, a counsellor with a particular interest in supporting people through life and career transitions and with their workplace wellbeing.
I have faced a number of changes in my life including adapting to the demands of parenting, dealing with ageing relatives and navigating professional challenges including burnout, redundancy and career change, and understand how these experiences can affect your sense of identity, confidence and emotional well-being.
My focus is on helping you explore the impact your personal or professional circumstances are having on you, especially during times of change or uncertainty, so that you can respond with greater clarity and self-understanding.
If you are facing a significant life transition or a career shift or if your mental health is suffering as a result of work or study, I offer a supportive, confidential space where you can explore your challenges and consider the best way forward for you.
About me
My experience and qualifications
I work with adults in private practice who are navigating a wide range of personal and work-related challenges.
My recent counselling work has also found me supporting staff and students at Anglia Ruskin University and young people for London Young Counselling.
Before becoming a counsellor, I spent over 20 years in a variety of professional settings, from corporates and SMEs to the public sector, mainly in education and publishing. I’ve worked in commercial roles as well as teaching, tutoring, and providing academic support, so I understand the pressures of workplace environments and the demands of education.
Wife, mother, daughter and twin, I have a fondness for languages, for bringing together the people I love, for being in nature and for my native Dorset. Having lived and worked abroad, I bring a genuine interest in people and cultures, helping me support clients from a wide range of backgrounds with sensitivity and understanding.
I value education and learning and seek to constantly develop my practice through continuous professional development.
In terms of style, I am open, kind, compassionate and have a practical side. I aim to be a therapist who works collaboratively with you to explore the root cause of your issues, support you to develop better insights into your challenges and find next steps that feel right for you.
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Diploma in Integrative Humanistic Counselling
Research project comparing ethical practice in an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) with an educational setting
Recent CPD courses in workplace stress, bullying and harassment, trauma and domestic violence
Trained Mental Health First Aider (MHFA)
I am a registered member of the BACP (MBACP 403037)
I hold an enhanced DBS and am fully insured
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