I am qualified and experienced Counsellor and Supervisor and an Accredited and Registered member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy. I initially started my work as a counsellor in GP Surgeries in Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire and in Independent Practice. I worked as a senior counsellor at the University of Cambridge Counselling Service for over 10 years which included providing counselling to undergraduate and post-graduate students whilst also being part of the senior management team.

After an earlier career in Recruitment Contract Management, I worked for the Richmond Fellowship, a mental health charity, providing employment support and advice to adults returning to the workplace following a period of depression, anxiety, stress or other mental health challenges. I understand how daunting it can feel to return to work, or consider career and work-life changes at any stage in life, and this remains an area that I am passionate about.

I have a special interest in the impact of grief and loss and spent 8 years volunteering for Cruse Bereavement Care as an accredited volunteer and supervisor. During this time, I worked with many people who were experiencing difficulties following the loss of someone close to them. I continue to offer support for the far-reaching impact of grief and loss in my counselling practice.

I have formerly worked as a counsellor in my previous name, Sally Swain.