My history
A Safe Place to Explore, Understand, and Grow
Welcome. I’m Dr Sara Trayman, a Chartered Counselling Psychologist, and I believe in the power of compassionate, collaborative therapy. At the heart of my work is a commitment to creating a warm, non-judgmental space where you or your child can feel safe, heard, and supported.
No two people are the same, and neither are their journeys. I bring together a range of therapeutic approaches tailored to each individual—whether that’s a young person learning to express difficult feelings, a parent navigating family challenges, or an adult working through past or present struggles. Together, we’ll explore your experiences at a pace that feels right, building greater understanding and resilience along the way.
I am proud to offer an inclusive, affirming practice. I work from a neuroaffirmative perspective, recognising and valuing neurodiversity, and adapting my approach to meet individual sensory, communication, and processing needs. I am also an LGBTQ+ affirming therapist and an active ally to those exploring or questioning their gender identity. My priority is to provide a space where every aspect of who you are can be seen, respected, and explored without judgment.
My Approach
My work is integrative, meaning I draw from a variety of evidence-based models to best support the person in front of me. This includes relational, psychodynamic, humanistic, and cognitive-behavioural approaches. My style is warm, collaborative, and curious. I work holistically—exploring your emotional world, relationships, and environment as interconnected parts of who you are.
Whether we're working on building emotional insight, developing new coping strategies, or making sense of long-standing patterns, I aim to support clients in reconnecting with their inner resources and moving towards more satisfying and meaningful lives.
Who I Work With
currently work in private practice with:
- Children (over 11) and adolescents: helping young people express themselves, understand big emotions, and manage anxiety, behavioural challenges, and relational issues.
- Parents and carers: offering support with parenting, family transitions, and emotional wellbeing.
- Adults: providing space to work through grief, trauma, stress, identity issues, and emotional difficulties.
I also provide supervision and personal therapy for trainees, as well as clinical consultation for professionals in healthcare and education settings.
Qualifications and Experience
I have over 15 years’ experience across the NHS, social care, private hospitals, schools, a cancer charity, and private practice.
- Chartered Counselling Psychologist, British Psychological Society (BPS)
- Practitioner Psychologist, Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Professional Doctorate in Counselling Psychology, Regent’s College, London (2010)
- MSc in Counselling Psychology, University of East London (2007)
My work has included:
- Bereavement services
- Adult and adolescent mental health (NHS primary care, CAMHS)
- In-school and early-intervention services for children and young people
- Work with looked-after children and foster families
- Support for individuals and families affected by cancer
- Working with people who self-identify or are diagnosed as neurodiverse
- Working with people who are trans, non-binary and gender questioning
I am committed to ongoing professional development and to practising with cultural humility and inclusivity. I adhere to the ethical standards of the BPS and HCPC.
Let’s Begin
Finding the right therapist is a deeply personal decision. If you’re curious about working together or would like to know more, I warmly invite you to get in touch for a free ten-minute initial conversation.
Together, we can explore how therapy might help you or your family take the next step forward.
My history
A Safe Place to Explore, Understand, and Grow
Welcome. I’m Dr Sara Trayman, a Chartered Counselling Psychologist, and I believe in the power of compassionate, collaborative therapy. At the heart of my work is a commitment to creating a warm, non-judgmental space where you or your child can feel safe, heard, and supported.
No two people are the same, and neither are their journeys. I bring together a range of
therapeutic approaches tailored to each individual—whether that’s a young person learning to
express difficult feelings, a parent navigating family challenges, or an adult working through
past or present struggles. Together, we’ll explore your experiences at a pace that feels right,
building greater understanding and resilience along the way.
I am proud to offer an inclusive, affirming practice. I work from a neuroaffirmative
perspective, recognising and valuing neurodiversity, and adapting my approach to meet
individual sensory, communication, and processing needs. I am also an LGBTQ+ affirming
therapist and an active ally to those exploring or questioning their gender identity. My
priority is to provide a space where every aspect of who you are can be seen, respected, and
explored without judgment.
My Approach
My work is integrative, meaning I draw from a variety of evidence-based models to best support the person in front of me. This includes relational, psychodynamic, humanistic, and cognitive-behavioural approaches. My style is warm, collaborative, and curious. I work holistically—exploring your emotional world, relationships, and environment as interconnected parts of who you are.
Whether we're working on building emotional insight, developing new coping strategies, or making sense of long-standing patterns, I aim to support clients in reconnecting with their inner resources and moving towards more satisfying and meaningful lives.
Who I Work With
I currently work in private practice with:
-
- Children (over 11) and adolescents: helping young people express themselves, understand big emotions, and manage anxiety, behavioural challenges, and relational issues.
- Parents and carers: offering support with parenting, family transitions, and emotional wellbeing.
- Adults: providing space to work through grief, trauma, stress, identity issues, and emotional difficulties.
I also provide supervision and personal therapy for trainees, as well as clinical consultation for professionals in healthcare and education settings.
Qualifications and Experience
I have over 15 years’ experience across the NHS, social care, private hospitals, schools, a cancer charity, and private practice.
- Chartered Counselling Psychologist, British Psychological Society (BPS)
- Practitioner Psychologist, Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Professional Doctorate in Counselling Psychology, Regent’s College, London (2010)
- MSc in Counselling Psychology, University of East London (2007)
My work has included:
- Bereavement services
- Adult and adolescent mental health (NHS primary care, CAMHS)
- In-school and early-intervention services for children and young people
- Work with looked-after children and foster families
- Support for individuals and families affected by cancer
- Working with people who self-identify or are diagnosed as neurodiverse
- Working with people who are trans, non-binary and gender questioning
I am committed to ongoing professional development and to practising with cultural humility
and inclusivity. I adhere to the ethical standards of the BPS and HCPC.
Let’s Begin
Finding the right therapist is a deeply personal decision. If you’re curious about working together or would like to know more, I warmly invite you to get in touch for a free ten-minute initial conversation.
Together, we can explore how therapy might help you or your family take the next step forward.