Calmer Waters
Counselling & Psychotherapy
Sarah Gascoyne
- MSc Integrative Psychotherapist
- Master Practitioner in Eating Disorders & Obesity
East Sussex & UK Wide
About Me
A warm welcome from me to you.
I'm Sarah, a qualified counsellor and psychotherapist
Every person I work with is different, with their own story, their own perspective on life, and their own sense of what feels right. I believe that therapy is a deeply personal journey, unique to each individual. My role is to meet you where you are — offering a warm, non-judgemental space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings at your own pace, within a therapeutic relationship grounded in trust, respect, and understanding. Whether you are navigating a sudden life crisis, managing long-term difficulties, or simply feeling stuck and unsure of the next step, I am here to support you.
I believe we are deeply shaped by our connections with others, and our earliest relationships guide how we come to understand ourselves and the world around us. I work with whatever you bring into the room, but I'll often want to understand where it began.
Sometimes the challenges we face stem from early roots where our needs weren't met, and sometimes they are born from the pressures of our life right now. Whichever it is for you, our therapeutic relationship can become a place of gentle repair.
I'm a UKCP-registered psychotherapist, a member of the National Centre for Eating Disorders, a certified online and telephone counsellor, and I'm recognised by Bupa and Lyra.
How I Can Help
Areas of Support
You do not have to carry your struggles alone. Life is messy, and our challenges often overlap. You might start by talking about feeling down, only to realize it connects to deeper doubts or heavy relationships. You do not need to have everything neat and clear before we begin. Most people show up without knowing what they need. Together, we can find simple words for feelings that feel hard to name.
Relationship Issues
Difficulties with a partner, family member, or friend can be born from the pressures of today, or they may echo patterns from long before. Therapy offers a space to hold both — helping you understand the relationships in your life right now, while safely exploring and shifting the patterns underneath.
Read moreGrief & Loss
Grief is our natural response to losing what matters most to us — whether that is a person we love or a life we once knew. Sometimes a loss you are facing today brings older losses back to the surface, and it can feel overwhelming. There is no correct way to grieve, and this journey moves only at your pace — we will hold space for all of it, exactly as it comes.
Read moreSexual & Emotional Abuse
Experiences of abuse can cast a long shadow over how safe you feel in yourself and with others, regardless of whether it happened recently or remains an unspoken presence from your past. We will set the pace together, ensuring you always feel safe and supported in our work.
Read moreDomestic Abuse
Abuse within a relationship takes many forms and can be difficult to recognise, particularly when it mirrors patterns we have known before. No matter the circumstances, this is a safe, confidential space to unpack what you are experiencing.
Read moreEating Disorders
Struggling with food, weight, or body image can feel deeply isolating, but these difficulties are often holding onto much deeper feelings. Together, we can gently explore what they might be trying to protect — whether that is a need for control, a struggle with self-worth, or a longing to be safely seen.
Read moreNeurodiversity
Whether you have always known you are neurodivergent or are just beginning to discover it, the path often involves years of masking or feeling out of place. Therapy offers a safe, collaborative relationship to explore both your distinct strengths and the challenges you face, entirely on your terms.
Read moreAnxiety
Anxiety can manifest as persistent worry, physical tension, or a sense of dread that is hard to explain — and can sometimes feel much heavier than the current moment alone can account for.
Read moreDepression
Depression can make the smallest tasks feel impossible. Therapy offers a space where you do not have to pretend to be okay, and where we can gently sit with those heavy feelings together until they begin to make sense.
Read moreThese are listed in no particular order of importance — each one is given the same time, care and attention.
Fully Confidential
Everything you share remains strictly confidential. Your privacy and safety are my absolute priority.
Compassionate Care
I bring warmth, empathy, and genuine care to every session, meeting you exactly where you are.
Safe & Non-Judgemental
There is no judgement here — only a safe, accepting space where you can be completely yourself.
“She provides calm in the storms of life and has a place of sanctuary where you can feel safe, secure and calm. She helps you to find a way ahead as you disentangle thoughts and emotions and find a calmer path.”
— Client
Take the First Step
Ready to begin?
Sessions are £70 for 60 minutes. The initial assessment is an opportunity for us to explore what's brought you here, discuss how I can help, and see whether we're the right fit — with no pressure at all.