NEW! “I was suffering the worst trauma after losing my daughter to suicide.  I was crippled with anxiety, PTSD and felt I had nothing to live for.  Sarah treated the trauma/PTSD and has taught me tools that I will use for the rest of my life and that I DO still have a life worth living.”  JT – Harpenden

NEW! “Sarah was recommended to me after our family experienced a medical emergency. I felt very distressed and traumatised and didn’t just want talk therapy to work it out. Sarah took me through a process of detaching the emotions from the experience over a few sessions; which worked brilliantly. More importantly, she taught me how to do this for myself, as well as a number of other very useful relaxation techniques for difficult times. Coupled with logical and rational discussion about what had happened and how, the counselling, Havening and hypnotherapy sessions were a potent antidote to the trauma experienced. I can’t recommend Sarah highly enough, she is effective, kind and perceptive to your needs.” LDG – Ashburton

Please see my Testimonials page for more information and a disclaimer.

New! “Sarah has changed my life forever. I went to Sarah after generic counselling and CBT wasn’t working for me. I suffer with extreme health anxiety and OCD and when I met Sarah, I was struggling and finding it harder and harder to see a light at the end of the tunnel. Through Havening techniques and hypnotherapy, I am now able to live again and not just live but feel alive. I am now in control, not my anxiety or intrusive thoughts. I wish I had met Sarah sooner and I know she’s only a call away if ever I need to check in again.” BW – Thame

“Working with Sarah has been quite a revelation. She has the experience and ability to get quickly to the root of an issue, however deeply buried it may seem. Her methods are very thorough, quick and pain-free.

One issue in particular I had been stuck with for years despite my trying ‘everything’ and having to spend a lot of money. I’m happy to say that after just a couple of sessions – I am now free from that and have noticed many other side benefits as a result of this.

There’s a wonderful mix in Sarah’s work of professional, scientific know-how ensuring you are in good hands, and down-to earth humour. Both of these were very much appreciated. Thank you, Sarah!” IJ Aylesbury

New! “I contacted Sarah in desperation. Having never dealt with or experienced any form of mental health issues, I was terrified. I was in an extremely bad way. A friend of a friend recommended Sarah and I obtained her telephone number. I rang the number, expecting to leave a voicemail for her to contact me in the morning, and to my surprised she answered. I couldn’t believe she answered me, and was so warm and calm whilst I was so vulnerable. She asked me to describe my issues briefly, which I did and she reassured me despite my initial inner cynic. (Having never experienced mental health issues).

I honestly felt as though there was something wrong with me, which was going to then be permanent for the rest of my life. I thought that no one would be able to help me and was at a point whereby, I didn’t want wake up in the morning.

I started working with Sarah. My first session, I remember my body language, and I was so closed. How a stranger can be so strong and trying to try their upmost to get me to open up; I look back now and think how amazing she was. Sarah got me to open up, and start talking about my issues and feelings. I was absolutely distraught and at my wits end with everything. I couldn’t function with day to day life through trauma and grief.

Sarah and I continued to work together, I believe for over a year. Sarah taught me and trained me to enable me to assure myself with BWRT Therapy and Havening Techniques. I have learnt to deal with my trauma and have processed it through her guidance and her patience. She hit the nail on the head with my issues extremely quickly and assisted me with processing them. This wasn’t just in weekly sessions, but whenever I needed. 

I cannot recommend Sarah enough. Sarah saved me life, my relationship and my sanity. Thank you Sarah. They’re no amount of words that will ever be able to describe what you did for me and I will be forever grateful.” RM Northamptonshire

In March 2020 when the country went into lockdown, I stopped seeing clients face to face and promptly moved all of my client sessions online using Zoom.  Complying with government policies and health & safety guidelines for the COVID-19 crisis. 

To date most of my clients have found it easy and convenient using a secure video platform and it is working very well.  Whilst there are a few disadvantages over seeing clients in person, it is a very good alternative. Some of my clients have even told me that they now prefer online and a few clients feel they prefer a more personal approach.  

Why Telehealth might be the best way for social-distancing practices for now.

I have been asked when I will be going back to face to face work and as it is a complex situation, so I really do not know yet.  

The government has not provided any guidance specific to mental health, or therapists using hypnotherapy, counselling or psychotherapy.  The accredited bodies are still recommending that we use Telehealth video or phone calls and continue to urge caution before returning to face to face work. I continue to actively follow updates from the government and also my four professional associations and my insurer.  

Why is it so complex?

It will require a detailed risk assessment, the implementation of some new health & safety procedures, all of which will have a considerable impact on my practice and client work.  Some examples:

• We will be required to use PPE (such as face masks), face shields are inadequate without the mask etc. Your face and facial expressions are very important in therapeutic process.
• Issues of ventilation including the impact of noise pollution vs confidentiality concerns. 
• Length of time in a session of a minimum of 60 minutes which increases viral load concerns.
• Issues in implementation of a robust cleaning schedule at the start of each day, and the time out of my work schedule to clean in between sessions in the clinic room, hallway and toilet.  This would halve the amount of appointment capacity.
• The Risborough Therapy Clinic room is not suitable as the required social distance and ventilation cannot be achieved.  
• The Therapy Re-imagined Clinic room has the capacity to keep a social distance of 2 metres at all times but it is in my own family home.
• Issues relating to clients getting upset, tearful, angry and removing their face covering.  
• Use of Tissues…  disposal of tissues relating to the droplets increasing the transmission of the virus.

Personally, I also have to consider the increased risk of contracting the virus myself, or passing it on to others.  I am self-employed and have not received financial support from the government, will not receive any sick pay, or receive any income if I need to take time off or self isolate for weeks.  

I do apologise to those clients who especially would like to come and see me in person. I am safeguarding both myself, my clients and particularly as my clinic setting is part of a home shared with my family.  However, for the time being I am taking the current advice for my professional bodies and Insurance company.

I am keeping a watching brief and commit to update my clients on my decisions about returning to face to face work, which I hope may be possible in 2021.

Please do contact me with any queries.

Take care and stay safe,

Sarah

Updated November 2020

Safeguarding my Therapy Clients

Updated on 24th March, 2020

Unfortunately both my clinics are now closed for face to face work the foreseeable future.  

However, whilst I am well I am able to offer therapy services online by Skype, FaceTime, Zoom or phone calls only.  This may impact the types of therapies I can offer as they are not all suitable for this platform. BrainWorking Recursive therapy (BWRT), Havening Technique, Counselling and some types of Hypnotherapy are available.  I am offering a discounted C-19 fee of £40 per session available to all.  Payment options by Credit Card, Debit Cards and Bank Transfers.  Please do contact me by email sarah@sarahbrambleby.com or text me on 07734 104421 if you would like to discuss any aspect of my safeguarding plan. 

I am suspending my 24 hour cancellation policy during this time, if you are feeling unwell then please cancel at no charge. The rest of my Standard Terms and Conditions will still apply.

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-information-for-the-public

There is plenty of advice available:

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/

https://111.nhs.uk/covid-19

DO

• wash your hands with soap and water often – do this for at least 20 seconds

• always wash your hands when you get home or into work

• use hand sanitiser gel if soap and water are not available

• cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when you cough or sneeze

• put used tissues in the bin straight away and wash your hands afterwards

• try to avoid close contact with people who are unwell

DO NOT

• do not touch your eyes, nose or mouth if your hands are not clean.

• If you have any symptoms to protect yourself and others, do not go to a GP, pharmacy or hospital non-urgent see website NHS 111 or call 111 or for urgent cases call 999.

Thank you in advance for your co-operation whilst we are experiencing such challenging times.  

Best wishes,

Sarah Brambleby