Marriage Counselling in Darwen
I offer individual and couples counselling, specialising in women's issues.
Since I began my counselling journey I have helped many people deal with the difficulties that life throws at us. No one is immune from problems, from the past or in the present. I offer a non judgemental confidential and safe space for you to explore and work through your issues. I work safely and ethically and always have your best interests at heart. I believe we all have the answers inside us and with a little help we can find the solutions that are best for us. I believe that mental health is equal to physical health, often we do not recognise that everyday stress is effecting our ability to cope with everyday life.
I offer individual and couples counselling, specialising in women's issues.
Since I began my counselling journey I have helped many people deal with the difficulties that life throws at us. No one is immune from problems, from the past or in the present. I offer a non judgemental confidential and safe space for you to explore and work through your issues. I work safely and ethically and always have your best interests at heart. I believe we all have the answers inside us and with a little help we can find the solutions that are best for us. I believe that mental health is equal to physical health, often we do not recognise that everyday stress is effecting our ability to cope with everyday life.
I am a Counsellor delivering one to one and couples counselling sessions from rooms in Burnley and Blackburn.
I am experienced in working with children, adults and developing work with couples. I offer integrative therapy - a base of person centred counselling, incorporating other therapies in order to meet your needs and what works for you. This includes CBT, motivational interviewing and solution focused therapy. I create a safe place for you to talk and be heard
I am a Counsellor delivering one to one and couples counselling sessions from rooms in Burnley and Blackburn.
I am experienced in working with children, adults and developing work with couples. I offer integrative therapy - a base of person centred counselling, incorporating other therapies in order to meet your needs and what works for you. This includes CBT, motivational interviewing and solution focused therapy. I create a safe place for you to talk and be heard
Working with adults on a one to one basis and with couples.
You may be feeling stuck in patterns you understand intellectually but can’t seem to shift. Perhaps anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties, or a deep sense of disconnection keeps looping no matter how much insight you gain. You might be high-functioning on the outside, yet internally exhausted, overwhelmed, or quietly carrying experiences that your nervous system never fully processed. Does this feel familiar?
If you’ve talked it through, analysed it to death, and still find your body reacting like the threat never ended, you’re not broken — your nervous system is doing exactly what it learned to do.
Working with adults on a one to one basis and with couples.
You may be feeling stuck in patterns you understand intellectually but can’t seem to shift. Perhaps anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties, or a deep sense of disconnection keeps looping no matter how much insight you gain. You might be high-functioning on the outside, yet internally exhausted, overwhelmed, or quietly carrying experiences that your nervous system never fully processed. Does this feel familiar?
If you’ve talked it through, analysed it to death, and still find your body reacting like the threat never ended, you’re not broken — your nervous system is doing exactly what it learned to do.
I am a highly qualified and experienced consultant psychotherapist and supervisor with 20 years experience and recognised clinical expertise in the treatment and assessment of a wide range of mental health problems (including: depression, anxiety, personality disorders and psychosis), problematic behaviours and addictions. My guiding aim is to help each client to the point where they no longer require therapy or medication, and can cope skilfully and independently with life’s challenges, and understand how the past can impede our ability to cope with the present.
I am a highly qualified and experienced consultant psychotherapist and supervisor with 20 years experience and recognised clinical expertise in the treatment and assessment of a wide range of mental health problems (including: depression, anxiety, personality disorders and psychosis), problematic behaviours and addictions. My guiding aim is to help each client to the point where they no longer require therapy or medication, and can cope skilfully and independently with life’s challenges, and understand how the past can impede our ability to cope with the present.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by trauma, anxiety, depression, or just the weight of everyday life? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to navigate it alone either.
I offer a safe, non-judgmental space for people of all ages and backgrounds to begin healing. Whether you're facing long-standing trauma or recent emotional struggles, I’m here to support you. With years of experience in mental health support, I work with a wide range of conditions and tailor therapy to meet your unique needs. You deserve to feel heard, understood, and empowered.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by trauma, anxiety, depression, or just the weight of everyday life? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to navigate it alone either.
I offer a safe, non-judgmental space for people of all ages and backgrounds to begin healing. Whether you're facing long-standing trauma or recent emotional struggles, I’m here to support you. With years of experience in mental health support, I work with a wide range of conditions and tailor therapy to meet your unique needs. You deserve to feel heard, understood, and empowered.
I specialise in working with couples & families.
I have a wealth of experience working with both Children and Adults. I have previous experience of working with many different issues, some examples are; anxiety and depression, addiction, relationship troubles, anger issues, trauma, bereavement, self harm and abuse. I also provide play therapy for children, couples/relationship therapy & family therapy.
I specialise in working with couples & families.
I have a wealth of experience working with both Children and Adults. I have previous experience of working with many different issues, some examples are; anxiety and depression, addiction, relationship troubles, anger issues, trauma, bereavement, self harm and abuse. I also provide play therapy for children, couples/relationship therapy & family therapy.
I provide counselling to individuals with complex requirements as a fully qualified integrative psychotherapist. I have expertise working with clients who have a variety of issues, including self-harm, depression, anxiety and loss, relationship issues and breakups, PTSD, Autism, attachment issues, and child abuse. I have experience working with people who are also recovering addicts. Providing counselling in Urdu and Punjabi to clients has been my area of expertise, as I am a multilingual therapist.
I provide counselling to individuals with complex requirements as a fully qualified integrative psychotherapist. I have expertise working with clients who have a variety of issues, including self-harm, depression, anxiety and loss, relationship issues and breakups, PTSD, Autism, attachment issues, and child abuse. I have experience working with people who are also recovering addicts. Providing counselling in Urdu and Punjabi to clients has been my area of expertise, as I am a multilingual therapist.
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I work online with teens, adults, and couples who are done doubting themselves after toxic, abusive, or narcissistic relationships
I get it. I grew up in a narcissistic family, so I know how deep this shit cuts. Appropriate self-disclosure matters, it helps to know your therapist really understands. I’m straight-talking and fully engaged in sessions. Expect honesty, validation, perspective shifts, emotional support, parenting guidance, and yes, I swear when it fits.
I work online with teens, adults, and couples who are done doubting themselves after toxic, abusive, or narcissistic relationships
I get it. I grew up in a narcissistic family, so I know how deep this shit cuts. Appropriate self-disclosure matters, it helps to know your therapist really understands. I’m straight-talking and fully engaged in sessions. Expect honesty, validation, perspective shifts, emotional support, parenting guidance, and yes, I swear when it fits.
My name is Sharon. I understand that choosing to contact a therapist can be difficult. Making the first contact can be a daunting experience due to the number of therapies available, along with the uncertainty of which therapy will work best for you. As an integrative therapist, we will explore this together on our first consultation and agree on the best way forward for you, to ensure your psychological and emotional growth. Therapy will be created for your individual needs, with a clarity of what you can expect to achieve. The path you wish to take towards fulfilment will be with me being there with you every step of the way.
My name is Sharon. I understand that choosing to contact a therapist can be difficult. Making the first contact can be a daunting experience due to the number of therapies available, along with the uncertainty of which therapy will work best for you. As an integrative therapist, we will explore this together on our first consultation and agree on the best way forward for you, to ensure your psychological and emotional growth. Therapy will be created for your individual needs, with a clarity of what you can expect to achieve. The path you wish to take towards fulfilment will be with me being there with you every step of the way.
Sessions will always be focused on you and you will be accepted fully with respect and empathy for the unique individual, couple or family that you are.
A warm welcome to my Counselling and Psychotherapy Private Practice. Thank you for finding me. I understand with certainty that it is overwhelming to feel “stuck” and suffer emotionally, with a constant cycle of intrusive thoughts that can hurt and harm you. This can lead to feeling low, lost and alone. As a integrative counselling psychotherapist I can provide an experienced therapeutic space where respect and acceptance towards you are firmly embedded in my practice enabling me to really hear the uniqueness of the experience you bring to therapy. I offer a complimentary 15 minute conversation to see how we might engage in therapy
Sessions will always be focused on you and you will be accepted fully with respect and empathy for the unique individual, couple or family that you are.
A warm welcome to my Counselling and Psychotherapy Private Practice. Thank you for finding me. I understand with certainty that it is overwhelming to feel “stuck” and suffer emotionally, with a constant cycle of intrusive thoughts that can hurt and harm you. This can lead to feeling low, lost and alone. As a integrative counselling psychotherapist I can provide an experienced therapeutic space where respect and acceptance towards you are firmly embedded in my practice enabling me to really hear the uniqueness of the experience you bring to therapy. I offer a complimentary 15 minute conversation to see how we might engage in therapy
My extensive portfolio of approaches, EMDR, Couples therapy, and Clinical Supervision support clients with trauma/PTSD/cPTSD, anxiety, low mood, and relationship difficulties.
Deciding to start therapy is a brave and empowering step. As your therapist, I will provide a supportive space to explore what may be holding you back and affecting your personal growth. I work with clients experiencing trauma, emotional difficulties and relationship challenges. Together, we will identify your goals and develop greater self-awareness to help you move forward.
My extensive portfolio of approaches, EMDR, Couples therapy, and Clinical Supervision support clients with trauma/PTSD/cPTSD, anxiety, low mood, and relationship difficulties.
Deciding to start therapy is a brave and empowering step. As your therapist, I will provide a supportive space to explore what may be holding you back and affecting your personal growth. I work with clients experiencing trauma, emotional difficulties and relationship challenges. Together, we will identify your goals and develop greater self-awareness to help you move forward.
I am a supportive and empathetic therapist; who provides a safe, non judgemental environment for clients to explore their difficulties. I believe that the experience of sharing difficult feelings; of being 'heard' and not judged can be liberating and empowering. Counselling can help you understand why you think, feel and act like you do and help you create a new design for living.
Using dynamic creative techniques I help each client navigate their new route through life, using personally tailored sessions to assist with individual difficulties & developing a client's unique qualities to assist in achieving their full potential
I am a supportive and empathetic therapist; who provides a safe, non judgemental environment for clients to explore their difficulties. I believe that the experience of sharing difficult feelings; of being 'heard' and not judged can be liberating and empowering. Counselling can help you understand why you think, feel and act like you do and help you create a new design for living.
Using dynamic creative techniques I help each client navigate their new route through life, using personally tailored sessions to assist with individual difficulties & developing a client's unique qualities to assist in achieving their full potential
I am a fully qualified, trusted and caring Psychotherapist and Counsellor who cares passionately about helping people deal with a variety of issues. I have spent over 25 years counselling clients through the challenges presented by problems such as high anxiety and low self esteem. The most important part of my work is helping people to find and address the root causes of these issues, which my warm and authentic approach lends itself to naturally. I am committed to confidentiality and place the safeguarding and wellbeing of my clients above all else.
I am a fully qualified, trusted and caring Psychotherapist and Counsellor who cares passionately about helping people deal with a variety of issues. I have spent over 25 years counselling clients through the challenges presented by problems such as high anxiety and low self esteem. The most important part of my work is helping people to find and address the root causes of these issues, which my warm and authentic approach lends itself to naturally. I am committed to confidentiality and place the safeguarding and wellbeing of my clients above all else.
I support clients with a wide range of issues, especially those struggling with family and childhood trauma, chronic health issues, health anxiety and burnout in the workplace.
For me, the aim of therapy is to connect you with your joy. It's about helping you find your smile again. You are important and you deserve to be happy.
One phrase I often hear is, "I've never told anyone this before." I aim to provide a safe space where sharing difficult things and lifting the burden becomes possible. Working together in a supportive and confidential environment, we can explore your experiences and find a way forward that works for you.
I support clients with a wide range of issues, especially those struggling with family and childhood trauma, chronic health issues, health anxiety and burnout in the workplace.
For me, the aim of therapy is to connect you with your joy. It's about helping you find your smile again. You are important and you deserve to be happy.
One phrase I often hear is, "I've never told anyone this before." I aim to provide a safe space where sharing difficult things and lifting the burden becomes possible. Working together in a supportive and confidential environment, we can explore your experiences and find a way forward that works for you.
Online psychotherapist with an eclectic and inventive approach. Practicing Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS) and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT). Neurodiversity affirming. I believe that people already have within themselves what they need to overcome their struggles. All it takes is a bit of guidance. My wish for my clients is that they find the inner freedom to live the life that they want. I mostly work with expats, travelers, digital nomads, burners - I can relate to the lifestyle and can appreciate the need for flexibility and rescheduling sessions when necessary, however, anyone is welcome.
Online psychotherapist with an eclectic and inventive approach. Practicing Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS) and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT). Neurodiversity affirming. I believe that people already have within themselves what they need to overcome their struggles. All it takes is a bit of guidance. My wish for my clients is that they find the inner freedom to live the life that they want. I mostly work with expats, travelers, digital nomads, burners - I can relate to the lifestyle and can appreciate the need for flexibility and rescheduling sessions when necessary, however, anyone is welcome.
I work with young people, adults, senior citizens, couples and organisations.
I specialise in counselling people with disabilities, students, carers and parents. I work with a wide range of issues: Anxiety, bereavement, depression, low self-esteem, mental health and relationships. Clients choose the direction of therapy and are invited to work through personal issues in their own time, in their own way, at their own pace.
I work with young people, adults, senior citizens, couples and organisations.
I specialise in counselling people with disabilities, students, carers and parents. I work with a wide range of issues: Anxiety, bereavement, depression, low self-esteem, mental health and relationships. Clients choose the direction of therapy and are invited to work through personal issues in their own time, in their own way, at their own pace.
Dr May Sarsam Cons Clin Psyc
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
3 Endorsed
Liverpool L18
Waitlist for new clients
I am an experienced consultant with over 20 years practice in the NHS supporting adults experiencing the impacts of trauma / PTSD, OCD, anxiety, panic, neurodivergence, workplace stress, depression, moral injury, burnout or combinations of the above. I have considerable experience working with healthcare and emergency service colleagues, and with leaders in all sectors. I am passionate about providing accessible, jargon-free, high quality, evidence-based psychological interventions, supporting my clients to overcome psychological wellbeing difficulties and move forwards with their lives with confidence.
I am an experienced consultant with over 20 years practice in the NHS supporting adults experiencing the impacts of trauma / PTSD, OCD, anxiety, panic, neurodivergence, workplace stress, depression, moral injury, burnout or combinations of the above. I have considerable experience working with healthcare and emergency service colleagues, and with leaders in all sectors. I am passionate about providing accessible, jargon-free, high quality, evidence-based psychological interventions, supporting my clients to overcome psychological wellbeing difficulties and move forwards with their lives with confidence.
I specialise in addiction, OCD, anxiety, panic attacks, ADHD, and couples therapy, using practical, research-backed approaches to understand and change the patterns that keep you stuck.
My approach is structured, practical, and results-focused. We identify what’s driving your patterns and use science-backed tools to help you respond differently. You’ll leave sessions with strategies you can apply immediately, with many clients noticing meaningful shifts within 4–6 sessions.
I specialise in addiction, OCD, anxiety, panic attacks, ADHD, and couples therapy, using practical, research-backed approaches to understand and change the patterns that keep you stuck.
My approach is structured, practical, and results-focused. We identify what’s driving your patterns and use science-backed tools to help you respond differently. You’ll leave sessions with strategies you can apply immediately, with many clients noticing meaningful shifts within 4–6 sessions.
Are you tired of feeling demotivated and frustrated? Is it difficult to focus on tasks or make decisions? Have you been feeling low and moody? Have you experienced abuse that has left you questioning your self worth?
Having a safe space to share your thoughts with a compassionate and empathic therapist who respects your experience providing you the right environment will help you to overcome your difficulties.
With the right approach and required sessions, you start noticing positive changes in yourself. As you understand your trauma, learn techniques to manage your mood to regain self worth and function as yourself again.
Are you tired of feeling demotivated and frustrated? Is it difficult to focus on tasks or make decisions? Have you been feeling low and moody? Have you experienced abuse that has left you questioning your self worth?
Having a safe space to share your thoughts with a compassionate and empathic therapist who respects your experience providing you the right environment will help you to overcome your difficulties.
With the right approach and required sessions, you start noticing positive changes in yourself. As you understand your trauma, learn techniques to manage your mood to regain self worth and function as yourself again.
I have worked in mental health for over ten years with adults across the lifespan, children and families who have experienced a range of difficulties, in both community and inpatient settings. I completed my doctorate in clinical psychology at the University of Hertfordshire and currently work in a specialist NHS service for people with learning disabilities. I also have a special interest in working with people with psychosis and unusual experiences and much of my pre-training experience was in this area.
I have worked in mental health for over ten years with adults across the lifespan, children and families who have experienced a range of difficulties, in both community and inpatient settings. I completed my doctorate in clinical psychology at the University of Hertfordshire and currently work in a specialist NHS service for people with learning disabilities. I also have a special interest in working with people with psychosis and unusual experiences and much of my pre-training experience was in this area.
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What issues does marriage counselling help with?
Marriage counselling can address common relationship concerns, including ongoing conflict, communication challenges, emotional distance, or difficulty making decisions together. It may also be helpful for couples who are not currently experiencing major problems but want to prepare for future life changes. For more specific concerns affecting one individual in the relationship, such as trauma, depression, or significant substance use concerns, individual therapy may be more appropriate than marriage counselling.
When is the right time to start marriage counselling?
There is no single “right” time to start marriage counselling, but certain signs may suggest that counselling could be helpful. For example, a couple may benefit from counselling if many conversations end in conflict, if negative interactions are becoming more frequent, or if relationship stress is affecting other areas of life, such as sleep, work, parenting, or friendships. Some couples also seek counselling proactively. Premarital counselling, for instance, allows couples to discuss communication styles, finances, family dynamics, and future goals before getting married. Other couples may start counselling before a major life change, such as becoming parents, relocating, or navigating a stressful career transition.
Is marriage counselling effective if only one partner wants to go?
Marriage counselling may still help even if one partner is more hesitant to attend, as long as both people are ultimately willing to participate in sessions. Once counselling is underway, the more hesitant partner may become more open to sessions that can strengthen the relationship and build coping skills and communication strategies. If one partner refuses to attend, individual therapy may still help the other partner understand their needs, set boundaries, and decide how to approach the relationship.
Is online marriage counselling as effective as in-person?
There are differing opinions on the best format for marriage counselling. While some studies show that online marriage counselling can be as effective as in-person counselling, some argue that in-person counselling is more effective because it allows the therapist to better pick up on context and body language cues. In addition, in-person counselling may be a better fit for couples who are working through high-conflict issues. Ultimately, the “best” format depends on the couple’s specific needs and concerns.
What is faith-based marriage counselling and how is it different?
Faith-based marriage counselling incorporates a couple’s religious or spiritual beliefs into counselling. It may be a good fit for couples who want to discuss their relationship, values, and marriage within the context of their faith. For example, Christian marriage counselling may appeal to couples who want a counsellor familiar with Christian beliefs about marriage. Other forms of faith-based counselling may incorporate Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist, or other religious perspectives into sessions.
How much does marriage counselling cost and is it covered by insurance?
Marriage counselling is usually paid for privately in Great Britain, rather than through the NHS, and sessions often cost around £60 to £120 or more. Fees depend on location, with costs generally higher in the London area, as well as counsellor experience, session length, and practice setting. However, lower-cost options may be available through sliding scale fees, which adjust the cost of counselling based on income, as well as through community clinics or non-profit organisations that offer reduced-cost services.