Business Details
Professional Counselling Services in Billericay & Brentwood
As an accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy since 2013, I have dedicated my career to supporting individuals through life's most challenging moments. With over nine years of experience working within the NHS, I specialise in helping clients navigate life-changing health conditions, bereavement, and complex emotional struggles. My integrative approach combines multiple therapeutic models, including cognitive behavioural therapy and solution-focused brief therapy, tailored to each client's unique needs. I hold a Level 6 CPCAB-approved qualification in Supervision and actively support both student and newly qualified counsellors through affordable supervision services.My practice prioritises creating a safe, confidential space where clients can explore their concerns at their own pace, developing personalised coping strategies. I maintain professional development through continuous training in areas such as emotional wellbeing, motivational interviewing, and positive psychology. My clinic in Brentwood offers face-to-face sessions, complemented by accessible online and telephone counselling options. I am committed to ethical practice, adhering strictly to the BACP Ethical Framework while maintaining transparency through clear privacy policies and cookie usage guidelines.
Services
Anxiety and Depression Support
Bereavement Counselling
Stress Management
Relationship Therapy
Coping Strategy Development
Online Counselling
Supervision Services
Spirituality Exploration
Self-Esteem Building
Anger Management
Highlights and features
- Accredited counsellor with 9 years' NHS experience supporting clients with life-limiting conditions
- Integrative therapeutic approach combining multiple evidence-based methodologies
- Affordable supervision services for student and newly qualified counsellors
- BACP-accredited professional development in specialist areas including bereavement support
- Flexible session options including face-to-face, telephone and secure online counselling
Associations and certifications
- British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
What people say
Friendly and approachable
Helped find coping mechanisms
Understand myself better
Caring and attentive
See the path ahead
Services
Counselling Services
Professional one-to-one counselling sessions addressing anxiety, depression, and life challenges. Using integrative therapeutic approaches, clients develop personalised coping strategies in a safe, confidential environment. Sessions help improve emotional wellbeing through structured support and guided self-exploration.
Bereavement Support
Specialist support for processing loss and navigating the grieving process. Sessions address both recent bereavement and unresolved past losses, helping clients develop emotional resilience. Combines practical coping techniques with space for emotional expression in a non-judgmental setting.
Supervision Services
Professional supervision for trainee and qualified counsellors using the Inskipp and Proctor model. Focuses on ethical practice development, case review, and professional growth. Sessions combine support with constructive challenge to enhance therapeutic effectiveness and practitioner wellbeing.
Stress Management
Tailored strategies for managing work-related and personal stress. Combines cognitive behavioural techniques with mindfulness approaches to reduce anxiety. Sessions focus on identifying stress triggers and developing practical tools for maintaining emotional balance.
Online Counselling
Secure video-based counselling sessions accessible from any location. Maintains the same therapeutic standards as face-to-face sessions while offering greater flexibility. Ideal for clients with mobility challenges or busy schedules requiring remote access to support.
People
Sarah Bunce
Counsellor
Accredited BACP counsellor with specialist experience in health-related therapy and bereavement support. Former NHS practitioner offering integrative therapeutic approaches for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Holds Level 6 supervision qualification.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
I use an integrative approach combining cognitive behavioural therapy, solution-focused brief therapy, and transactional analysis tailored to each client's specific needs.
Do you offer online sessions?
Yes, I provide secure online counselling via Zoom for clients who prefer remote access to therapy sessions.
What are your supervision fees?
Supervision sessions cost £45 for 90 minutes, conducted online on Monday evenings to support trainee counsellors.
How can counselling help with anxiety?
Counselling helps identify anxiety triggers and develop coping strategies through structured sessions focusing on cognitive patterns and emotional regulation techniques.
What are your specialist areas?
I specialise in bereavement support, stress management, self-esteem building, and counselling for life-changing health conditions.
