Sarah McManus

Usual hours of work. However, please contact for flexibility and availability:

Monday: 9.30am鈥�7.30pm

Tuesday: 9.30am鈥�7.30pm

Wednesday: 9.30am鈥�7.30pm

Thursday: 9.30am鈥�7.30pm

Starting therapy can feel daunting鈥攂ut you don鈥檛 have to face things alone. I'm a 麻豆原创-registered counsellor offering gentle, grounded support for adults who are feeling low, overwhelmed, anxious, or unsure where to turn.

I work with clients both in-person from my practice just outside Canterbury, and online across the UK. I also offer walk-and-talk therapy for those who find it easier to open up while moving outdoors.

I believe therapy should feel human, not clinical. My style is warm, compassionate and down-to-earth. I鈥檒l meet you where you are鈥攚hether you're navigating anxiety, low mood, relationship challenges, burnout, or feeling 鈥渘ot quite yourself.鈥�

I work integratively, which means I draw on a range of counselling theories to adapt our sessions to your individual needs. I also bring lived experience of neurodiversity and understand how hard it can be to feel understood in a world that often expects us to 鈥渉old it all together.鈥�

Sessions are 50 minutes long and available weekly or fortnightly, depending on what feels right for you. You can choose to book the same time each week or use my flexible online booking system to fit around your schedule.

If you鈥檝e been wondering whether therapy might help, I offer a free, friendly phone call with no pressure to commit. This gives you a chance to ask questions, hear how I work, and see if it feels like a good fit.

My practice is based just outside Canterbury, where I offer in-person counselling in a quiet, private space. I also work with clients across the UK via online therapy, and offer walk-and-talk sessions locally for those who find it easier to open up while moving in nature.

Whether you're struggling with anxiety, low mood, overthinking, people-pleasing, or simply feeling stuck, I offer a non-judgemental space to slow down, make sense of things, and reconnect with yourself.

I work integratively, which means I tailor my approach to suit your needs rather than expecting you to fit into a one-size-fits-all method. My work is grounded in compassion, curiosity and authenticity. I鈥檒l never ask you to share more than you're ready to. We move at your pace.

Clients often come to me feeling exhausted by keeping everything together, unsure how to express what鈥檚 really going on underneath. I help create space for those hidden parts of you鈥攚ithout pressure or performance.

You can expect sessions that feel gentle but real. I鈥檒l be beside you, not above you. We鈥檒l work together to explore what鈥檚 been going on and what might need attention, care, or change.

I also work with clients who are neurodivergent or suspect they might be, and understand how masking or over-adapting can affect mental health.

Sessions last 50 minutes and can be booked weekly or fortnightly. I offer flexible scheduling and straightforward payment options to keep things simple.

I know reaching out for counselling can feel like a big step, especially if it鈥檚 your first time鈥攐r if past experiences haven鈥檛 felt supportive. That鈥檚 why I offer a free, friendly 15-minute phone call so you can get a feel for how I work, ask any questions, and decide if you'd like to book a first session鈥攏o pressure, no obligation.

In our first full session, I鈥檒l spend time getting to know what鈥檚 brought you to therapy and what you鈥檙e hoping to explore or feel differently about. You don鈥檛 need to prepare anything in advance or have all the words. We can go at your pace.

I don鈥檛 use formal assessments or rigid forms in the first session, but I may gently ask about relevant history or support needs so I can better understand how to tailor our work together.

I offer a consistent rate of 拢39 per 50-minute session, but if affordability is a barrier, I offer some concession spaces which we can discuss openly.

Some people like to meet weekly; others find fortnightly sessions more manageable. We can talk about what would work best for you. I offer flexible scheduling through my secure online booking system, or we can agree a regular slot.

Whether we work together short-term or long-term, the first session is all about creating safety, connection, and giving you space to feel seen and heard.