
There is a crack in everything. That’s how the light gets in.
— Leonard Cohen
Who I work with
​​​​​I often work with people who feel disconnected from themselves, caught in old patterns, or carrying the emotional after-effects of painful experiences. ​​This can look like: ​​​
Anxiety or Overthinking
You may find it hard to relax, switch off, or trust in the flow of life. Therapy can offer space to understand what’s underneath the anxiety, and gently explore new ways of being.
Low Self-Worth or Inner Criticism
That harsh inner voice telling you you’re not enough can be exhausting. Together, we can explore where these beliefs came from and begin to build a more compassionate relationship with yourself.
Loss and Grief
Whether you’re grieving a bereavement, the end of a relationship, or a life you thought you’d have — loss can shake our foundations. I offer a space where your grief can be seen, felt, and honoured.
Depression or Emptiness
You might feel stuck, flat, or unsure of your purpose. We can begin to understand what’s weighing you down — and slowly reconnect you with your own vitality and meaning.
Identity Questions
You may be wondering “Who am I now?” or “What do I really want?” This can be a powerful and sometimes disorienting part of growth. I support people through these transitions with care and curiosity.
Addiction or Self-Soothing Patterns
If you’re using substances, work, food, or relationships to cope, it can help to look at what’s really being managed underneath. Therapy can support you in finding safer, more nourishing ways to regulate.
Relationship Struggles
You might be feeling isolated, misunderstood, or caught in repeated patterns. Therapy can help you explore how you relate to others — and how you want to.
Life Transitions
Big changes like career shifts, becoming a parent, relocation, or spiritual questioning can unsettle our sense of self. I offer space to process, integrate, and move forward with intention.
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People come to therapy for different reasons and at different moments in life. Some arrive in deep distress — overwhelmed, heartbroken, or in crisis — and need immediate space and attention. Others come when they sense it’s simply time to pause and look inward, to understand themselves more deeply or explore a new stage of life.
Wherever you find yourself, we start from there. The work is person-centred and collaborative, shaped by your pace and your needs. Sometimes that means stabilising and finding ground; sometimes it means going deeper into meaning and growth. Each journey is unique, and together we’ll find what feels right for you.
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Get in touch therapy@sarahodonovan.co.uk
call me on 07429 546 091​