ABOUT ME
ABOUT ME
Sally Edwards
Psychotherapist | EMDR Therapist
Welcome
I'm a fully qualified psychotherapist and EMDR therapist. I work primarily online with clients across the UK.
My specialism is trauma and understanding the lasting psychological and emotional impact of difficult or overwhelming experiences. Many of the clients who come to me have experienced childhood neglect, sexual abuse, narcissistic abuse, domestic abuse, betrayal or difficult relationships, as well as serious accidents, illness and loss.
These experiences don't always involve one identifiable event. Sometimes their impact develops gradually, through repeated or prolonged difficulties, particularly during childhood or within relationships. People may not necessarily recognise how their past experiences are affecting them. They simply know that they feel anxious, overwhelmed, disconnected, constantly on alert or emotionally exhausted, or find themselves repeating patterns they struggle to understand.
Alongside this, I also work with people experiencing anxiety, low mood, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, burnout, stress and challenging life transitions.
Many of the people I work with have already done a great deal of work on themselves, perhaps through previous therapy, reading or their own reflection. They may understand themselves and their history very well intellectually, yet still find that certain feelings, reactions or patterns don't seem to shift. There can be a frustrating sense of "I understand why I feel like this, so why do I still feel like this?"
For me, this is where therapy can move beyond simply understanding what has happened and begin to explore the deeper emotional patterns and responses that may still be operating in the present.
My approach is trauma-informed, which means that rather than asking, "What's wrong with you?" I'm more interested in understanding "What's happened to you?" Our thoughts, emotions, behaviours and ways of relating to others often make much more sense when we understand the experiences that have shaped them.
Understanding the Effects of Trauma
Sometimes, the effects of difficult or overwhelming experiences can stay with us long after the events themselves have passed. You may understand rationally that you're safe now, yet still find yourself feeling anxious, on edge, emotionally overwhelmed or unable to relax.
These difficulties can show up in many ways, including low mood, burnout, perfectionism, people-pleasing, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties or a persistent sense of being stuck.
Outwardly, you may seem capable and composed while inwardly feeling anxious, disconnected or depleted. You may have spent years holding everything together, carrying a great deal and coping quietly, only to reach a point where those ways of coping no longer feel sustainable.
Exploring the connection between your past experiences and how you feel today can help you develop a deeper understanding of yourself, greater self-compassion and the possibility of meaningful change.
Why Do I Feel Like This?
A free guide to understanding anxiety, overwhelm and why your nervous system can struggle to switch off.
If you find yourself overthinking, feeling overwhelmed by relatively small things, struggling to relax or wondering why you don't feel better when nothing is obviously wrong, this guide offers a different way of understanding what may be happening.
What I Offer
I offer individual psychotherapy and EMDR therapy for adults experiencing emotional and psychological difficulties, whether these relate to earlier life experiences, relationships, anxiety, low self-esteem or challenges in the present.
My approach is integrative, drawing on EMDR therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), somatic approaches and relational psychotherapy. This allows me to tailor our work to your individual needs, rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach.
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) is an evidence-based therapy for trauma and PTSD. It can also be used to explore distressing memories and associated negative beliefs that may contribute to difficulties in the present.
Therapy is not simply about looking back. It's about developing a deeper understanding of yourself, working through what may be holding you back and finding new ways of responding to life's challenges.
We work collaboratively, at a pace that feels comfortable and manageable, with the aim of helping you move forward with greater clarity, confidence and a stronger sense of yourself.
I work exclusively with adults (18+) and offer individual therapy sessions online. I do not offer couples or group therapy.
I'm an Accredited Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and a Member of the EMDR UK Association.
