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Sara J Barnard

Psychotherapist, MBACP

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Penrith CA11
01768 806166
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We all need help at times. Sometimes it can feel like everything's been thrown into the air and the pieces just haven't settled well, or like they'll never fit properly again. Illness, loss and grief, relationship challenges, losing a job, moving house, stress at work, questioning life choices, retirement - whatever the change, we can feel stuck, lost or uncertain about what comes next and who we are. Therapy provides a space to recognise the impact of these changes, make sense of your feelings and explore how they're affecting you, and identify the strengths that will get you through these challenges so you can feel more at ease.
I offer a space to explore, reflect, remember, imagine, and get curious, at your own pace, where you feel supported, valued, and not judged. Maybe it's time to process something heavy you've been carrying around for years, or something specific happening in your life right now has thrown things off balance. Whatever it is, you don't need to face it alone.
We start with you and your experiences – your stories, memories, challenges, fears, hopes, and ideas. Your past, present, and future. Within the therapeutic relationship, we’ll work together to make sense of things. We will explore what’s worrying you, and think together about how you can live in a way that feels aligned with your values and hopes.
Call or Sara J Barnard now for a free 15 minute consultation - 01768 806166

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Penrith CA11

01768 806166

Cockermouth CA13

My website
I offer therapy sessions in person in Penrith (and around Cumbria), as well as online (using Zoom) and telephone counselling.
I specialize in Life Transitions, Bereavement and Self Esteem 
£60 Per Session  
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Asking for help can feel daunting! Here's a quick intro video so you start to get a sense of whether I'd be a good therapist for you.
Sara J Barnard
Let's Connect 01768 806166
Photo of Sara J Barnard, Psychotherapist, MBACP

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Penrith CA11

01768 806166

Cockermouth CA13

My website
I offer therapy sessions in person in Penrith (and around Cumbria), as well as online (using Zoom) and telephone counselling.
I specialize in Life Transitions, Bereavement and Self Esteem 
£60 Per Session  
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Asking for help can feel daunting! Here's a quick intro video so you start to get a sense of whether I'd be a good therapist for you.
Sara J Barnard

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions £60

Payment Methods

Bank transfer, Cash
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Payment can be in cash in person or by bank transfer, in advance of the session. I understand that therapy is a financial investment and am happy for sessions to be weekly, fortnightly, or possibly even monthly if that helps make it affordable for you.
Photo of Sara J Barnard, Psychotherapist, MBACP
Sara J Barnard
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 01768 806166
"
Payment can be in cash in person or by bank transfer, in advance of the session. I understand that therapy is a financial investment and am happy for sessions to be weekly, fortnightly, or possibly even monthly if that helps make it affordable for you.
Photo of Sara J Barnard, Psychotherapist, MBACP
Sara J Barnard
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 01768 806166

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Membership with British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy Sara J Barnard
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 1 year
  • Post-graduate diploma in Integrative Psychotherapy , Post-graduate diploma, Graduated 2025
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I'm a BACP registered member, with a Level 7 post-graduate diploma with distinction in Integrative Psychotherapy from UCLAN. Additional training: COSCA Certificate in Counselling Skills. Cruse Bereavement Support Foundation Course, 2020. I have 5 years of experience supporting bereaved clients.
Photo of Sara J Barnard, Psychotherapist, MBACP
Sara J Barnard
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 01768 806166
"
I'm a BACP registered member, with a Level 7 post-graduate diploma with distinction in Integrative Psychotherapy from UCLAN. Additional training: COSCA Certificate in Counselling Skills. Cruse Bereavement Support Foundation Course, 2020. I have 5 years of experience supporting bereaved clients.
Photo of Sara J Barnard, Psychotherapist, MBACP
Sara J Barnard
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 01768 806166

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Life Transitions
  • Bereavement
  • Self Esteem

Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Cancer
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Geriatric and Seniors
  • LGBTQ+
  • Men's Issues
  • Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Relationship Issues
  • Stress
  • Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
  • Women's Issues
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What we might do in sessions: listening, questioning, tuning into feelings, exploring attachment and thinking about how things that have happened in the past impact your sense of self, relationships, and well-being, exploring patterns in relationship dynamics, creative activities, mindfulness and grounding techniques and more. I hope you'll feel safe, supported, and valued along the way!
Photo of Sara J Barnard, Psychotherapist, MBACP
Sara J Barnard
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 01768 806166
"
What we might do in sessions: listening, questioning, tuning into feelings, exploring attachment and thinking about how things that have happened in the past impact your sense of self, relationships, and well-being, exploring patterns in relationship dynamics, creative activities, mindfulness and grounding techniques and more. I hope you'll feel safe, supported, and valued along the way!
Photo of Sara J Barnard, Psychotherapist, MBACP
Sara J Barnard
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 01768 806166

2 Endorsements

Chris Tucker
Chris Tucker
PsychotherapistMBACP
I've witnessed Sara's excellent empathy & understanding that go straight to the heart. She creates a safe, supportive space where people can open up & feel truly heard. It's clear she draws on a wealth of knowledge and skill, applying it with sensitivity.

Client Focus

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Transgender Allied

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Existential
  • Integrative
  • Person-Centred
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational
  • Strength-Based
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I trained as an integrative psychotherapist, using existential, psychodynamic and person-centred approaches. Together we'll explore what is going on for you - we might look back at your childhood, talk about your daily life, or look at the 'here and now' to try to make sense of things. We'll get curious together, working at your pace, with warmth and compassion.
Photo of Sara J Barnard, Psychotherapist, MBACP
Sara J Barnard
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 01768 806166
"
I trained as an integrative psychotherapist, using existential, psychodynamic and person-centred approaches. Together we'll explore what is going on for you - we might look back at your childhood, talk about your daily life, or look at the 'here and now' to try to make sense of things. We'll get curious together, working at your pace, with warmth and compassion.
Photo of Sara J Barnard, Psychotherapist, MBACP
Sara J Barnard
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 01768 806166

Location

Primary Location

Penrith CA11

01768 806166

Additional Location

Cockermouth CA13

01768 806166

Nearby Areas

Cities/Towns

Counties

Postcodes

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I offer therapy sessions in person in Penrith (and around Cumbria), as well as online (using Zoom) and telephone counselling.
Photo of Sara J Barnard, Psychotherapist, MBACP
Sara J Barnard
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Call for a free consultation now - 01768 806166
"
I offer therapy sessions in person in Penrith (and around Cumbria), as well as online (using Zoom) and telephone counselling.
Photo of Sara J Barnard, Psychotherapist, MBACP
Sara J Barnard
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Call for a free consultation now - 01768 806166