Sarah D Rees

Therapy With Sarah

Experienced CBT & EMDR Therapist Online and in Wilmslow, Cheshire

You’ve Landed Exactly Where You Need to Be

If you’ve been holding a lot together, feeling overwhelmed, stuck, anxious or simply know that something needs to change, therapy can give you the space to make sense of what’s happening and find a way forward.

I’m Sarah Rees, an experienced therapist with a deep belief in the power of compassion, not just as something soft or comforting, but as a strength. The kind of strength that helps you support yourself in more positive ways, navigate challenges and make meaningful changes in your life.

Having spent many years studying, training and working closely with people from all walks of life, I’m committed to creating a therapy experience that feels safe and collaborative. With sessions available online or in person in Wilmslow, we can work with everything from life’s inevitable ups and downs to more complex difficulties.

Whatever you’re struggling with, I’ll meet you where you are, and we’ll work together in a way that makes sense for you.

I currently have availability for new clients, both in person in Wilmslow and online.

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Therapy With Sarah

Compassion Focussed Therapy, CBT and EMDR Online and in Wilmslow, Cheshire

You’ve Landed Exactly Where You Need to Be

I’m Sarah Rees, an experienced therapist with a deep belief in the power of compassion – not just as something soft or comforting, but as a strength. The kind of strength that empowers you to support yourself in more positive ways, navigate challenges, and make meaningful changes in your life.

Having spent many years studying, training and working closely with people from all walks of life, I’m committed to creating a therapy experience that feels safe and collaborative. With sessions available online or in person, we can tackle everything from life’s inevitable ups and downs to more complex mental challenges.

Whatever you’re struggling with, I’ll meet you where you are, and we’ll work together in a way that makes sense for you.

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It’s Time to Lean into Your Struggles with Understanding and Give Yourself What You Need

True recovery and growth don’t come from treating symptoms, but from understanding how your mind works – why you think, feel and behave the way you do.

This awareness gives you the freedom to respond with more self-compassion, meet your own needs, and ultimately build the life you want. A life where you do more than simply cope. A life where you’re free to grow and flourish, move confidently through the world, and show up as the best version of yourself. 

With my support, you can come home to yourself and rediscover who you are without self-doubt, anxiety or a harsh inner critic holding you back.  

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Meet Sarah

With more than 30 years’ experience in the field of mental health, I combine compassionate insight with evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR) to help you become the strongest, happiest, most resilient version of yourself.

Alongside my clinical work, I’m a published author who offers coaching, courses and community for other therapists in private practice, empowering them to build a thriving business while also living a life they love.  

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Care for Your Mental Health

Give yourself the time and space to reflect on your inner world with someone who can help you make sense of your experiences and the impact they’re having.

Through Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), you’ll learn how to understand your minds' patterns, because how we think impacts how we feel, creating the world in which we live. I’m also trained in Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) which has been proven to enhance CBT by softening our critical inner world and improving our relationship with ourselves. 

Finally, I offer Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing (EMDR), a powerful technique that transforms unhelpful memories and/or emotions that can block the progress of traditional therapies.

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Elevate Your Private Practice

Whether you're new to private practice, building your caseload, or taking it to the next level, I created Therapists Corner to support you. 

By joining our community, you’ll be surrounding yourself with colleagues who understand what you’re going through, and learning from an experienced therapist who’s walked the same path. 

Through in-depth articles, Q&As with expert guests, and a range of exclusive resources, I’ll guide you from your first step in private practice to fully booked and earning £5K+ a month. Build your confidence and stay informed and inspired as you build a thriving private practice aligned with your values.

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Therapy doesn’t need to be mysterious or overly clinical. I want as many people as possible to feel the benefits, so I’m passionate about making mental health simple and accessible. Sharing my expertise online is my way of opening the door to the therapy room and inviting you inside.

On the blog, I explore all things related to mental health, journaling and therapy, providing valuable insights, tips, and strategies to help you on your journey to becoming your best self.

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Sarah helped me enormously with grief as well as other difficulties that were seriously affecting my life. I now feel mentally stronger, kinder to myself, and more able to face things I would once have avoided. I’m enjoying life again and no longer carrying the same burden of guilt and grief.

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Sarah introduced me to EMDR, which I found incredibly effective alongside CBT. Therapy helped take the intensity out of painful memories and improved my self-image and confidence as a result. Sarah’s kind, compassionate and flexible approach made a huge difference throughout

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Working with Sarah helped me understand the root of my anxiety in a way that felt transformative. I feel much less anxious now, more able to manage difficult thoughts, and my quality of life has improved significantly. I’m so grateful for her support, guidance and compassion.

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Over the course of therapy, I built a positive and open relationship with Sarah and felt able to talk honestly about difficult things. Even now that my sessions have ended, I still draw on the techniques I learned and often ask myself what perspective Sarah would bring to a situation. The therapy has had a lasting impact on how I cope.

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Sarah really listens to everything you say and has a brilliant way of pulling it all together. She remembers things from session to session and offers such a thoughtful, personal approach. I always felt supported, and the work helped me think differently, challenge old patterns and move forward in a much more positive way.

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I felt truly heard by Sarah, which created a safe space for me to open up honestly. She is warm, understanding and incredibly supportive, and I always felt accepted even when talking about things I had previously felt embarrassed about. The work we did helped me gain more awareness, acceptance and a more helpful perspective on my thoughts and feelings.

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Sarah is very easy to talk to and made me feel at ease from the start, which helped me open up even when discussing difficult things. She guided me through challenging situations with empathy and support, while also helping me face my fears. I’m delighted I found her and feel I’ve developed skills that will help me tackle future challenges.

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Sarah has been a huge support to me. She created a space where I felt able to open up in ways I never expected, and I always felt listened to and understood. She is friendly, honest and incredibly patient, while also knowing when to gently challenge things in a way that feels supportive rather than overwhelming. Even when sessions felt hard, I often came away feeling that something had shifted. I’m really grateful I found her and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her to anyone looking for someone thoughtful, genuine and easy to talk to.

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Working with Sarah has helped me develop a much deeper sense of my worth and what is really worth my attention. When I first came to therapy, I felt insecure and socially anxious. Now, even when life feels difficult, I know I can handle it. Sarah is warm, compassionate, and thoughtful, and she gently challenges the limiting beliefs that hold you back. Finding the right therapist is life changing, and I’m so grateful I found her.

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Sarah is very friendly, extremely knowledgeable, and has a very caring and professional manner. It makes the world of difference to think that someone is really listening to you when attempting to talk about very difficult topics.  She is thoughtful and considerate with each piece of advice she provides and makes you feel completely at ease. Warm and welcoming with a  great sense of humour, thank you Sarah for helping me. BP July 2021

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I really connected with Sarah. She made me feel normal and relaxed. She is very empathetic which helped me to feel comfortable being vulnerable.

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I can't believe how powerful the EMDR was. There has been a real shift in how I now respond to thoughts about the difficult time I experienced. It's empowering to understand how it impacted on me as I now understand how I can alter my current ways of thinking and my behaviour. – June 2018.

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I feel much more able to trust myself that I know how to deal with the bad days but more importantly Sarah has given me the confidence to think in a completely different way and to use that to take action to make some significant changes to my life for the better. – July 2019.

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My whole mindset has changed - my depression hasn't gone completely but the anxiety and feelings of fear have been severely reduced from the EDMR therapy – May 2019.

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I really connected with Sarah. She made me feel normal and relaxed. She is very empathetic which helped me to feel comfortable being vulnerable. – Feb 2020.

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I feel like a different person. When I started with Sarah I felt trapped in my own mind; I didn’t know one positive thing about myself. Overtime working with Sarah I realised I have several things I am passionate about. My self-esteem developed greatly. I continue to have so much interest in mental health and I have started a whole new journey. I can’t thank Sarah enough. Shes helped me through my darkest times. – Feb 2020

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Sarah is a wonderful and compassionate therapist. I completely trust her and felt comfortable the first moment I met her. She’s experienced and really encourages you to figure out what’s holding you back and to make the necessary changes to live your best life. She goes above and beyond and really cares. Highly recommend. - March 2019

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Without any reservations, I highly recommend Sarah Rees. She is welcoming, empathetic and clearly very knowledgeable and experienced. I went to her, with trepidation, after years of just not ‘enjoying life’ and feeling really flat. From the first session, I felt reassured that we would ‘sort me out’ and that is just what we did. If you have never had therapy it is easy to assume that you need to lead the agenda which can be scary, especially if you don’t know what that agenda should be. Sarah gently led me through a process that was comfortable, supportive and really...

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Sarah helped me to get a clearer perspective on why my mind is malfunctioning and provided me with information and useful links to support me on my journey to improved mental health.

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That Sarah worked at my pace and never pushed me to do anything I couldn't do. She believed in me even when I didn't believe in myself and that gave me the motivation to carry on. I never felt judged.

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I can't believe how powerful the EMDR was. There has been a real shift in how I now respond to thoughts about the difficult time I experienced. It's empowering to understand how it impacted on me as I now understand how I can alter my current ways of thinking and my behaviour.

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If there's one word I had to choose to summarise how I feel, it would be 'empowered'. You have equipped me with knowledge and taught me how I can use that knowledge to continue my journey of improving my well-being, my relationships and therefore my quality of life. When I met you I was stuck, but you lifted me up and I now feel I can manage the rest from here! But, if I get stuck again, it's great to know I can get in touch.

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I would recommend anyone needing CBT therapy gets to attend therapy with Sarah D.Rees she was a truly lovely person who has helped me get a part of my life back. Thankyou.

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I just needed to write and say a huge and sincere ‘thankyou’ for the EMDR work you did with me on my intrusive and traumatic memory.  I know that you asked me to wait and confirm that the change was lasting, but I already knew within myself that it was before I left our last session. I found the treatment an intense but liberating experience.  Aware that I was going to revisit that memory I had a degree of trepidation at the start.  However, not only did you very quickly have me feeling naturally more relaxed, but you had me...

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EMDR was completely new to me when Sarah suggested it. It was easy to put my trust in Sarah as she was so understanding and empathic. The results were astonishing and so quick! I feel like I have the old "me" back and my life back at last. I can' thank Sarah enough.

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Being able to talk freely and discuss anything in a relaxed environment with a friendly counsellor.

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Sarah helped me look at issues from different perspectives which really helped.

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I found my therapy experience excellent. I feel so much better about all my worries and I have materials with me so that if I relapse they are readily available for me to look at with plenty of information.

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Sarah really understood me and listened to everything I had to say. She helped me to realise things from a different perspective and break out of my negative cycle.

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My Therapy experience has changed a lot for me and I feel more confident and happier. I also feel like I have a coping strategy for if I ever do have a bad day over things relating to my incident. I cannot thank Sarah enough for making me feel so at ease with her support and help during that difficult time in my life. Thank you.

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It was a big change to start with - coming to terms with having anxiety and CBT had been recommended but I wasn’t sure how it worked. Once I accepted my situation the advice Sarah gave was excellent and after I tried the exposure therapy I gained in confidence that this works and that I would get better. I have also found the mindfulness meditation very good and something I will carry on in my life. Panic and anxiety are hard things to overcome but doing the therapy has been a very big help and a big thank you to...

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I thought Sarah was very approachable and helped me understand the patterns of thinking and worrying I was continuously going over.

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It gave me the ability to help myself. The overall experience was calming.

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Sarah made me feel very welcome and supported me throughout the whole process.

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I’ve never used therapy before and to be honest have always been a bit skeptical. However Sarah has completely disproved my perceptions - from my experience I can see and feel the benefits and would recommend Sarah without hesitation.

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Sarah was absolutely excellent - she is a fantastic listener and very empathetic. Sarah is also very knowledgeable and applied to her skills to my particular situation brilliantly. I really looked forward to my time with Sarah - she was so helpful and I came away from each session feeling I had made significant progress.

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Talking about the incident and breaking this down to understand all my thoughts and emotions around it, helped me to understand my accident was out of my control and helped me re gain my confidence.

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Having someone explain how CBT works and guiding you on the right path back to where you want to be.

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I wanted to say a big thank you for all your support. I cannot thank you enough for your support in giving me EMDR sessions that changed a lot for me.

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Thanks for all your hard work and listening to me, supporting me to get to where I am today, without you -I'd still be in the dark. With your help and support I am a different person looking forward to a brighter positive life. Thanks again.

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Thank you for making me happy again and back to normal. Knowing I contact you if things go downhill is the lifeline I need. Thanks again.

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When I first saw Sarah I was  in a VERY dark place and felt that there was no point in living if I'm honest, I didn't see the point in living on as I was and had decided to end it, but Sarah took me from that horrible place and made me believe in myself and made me believe that I could make a difference to myself, Sarah took me to where I am now, Will I ever get that ill again? I don't know the answer to that, but what I do know is that if the worst happened...

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Sarah is very patient, a good listener and gives useful and practical suggestions.

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Sarah is a great listener and a calming empathetic influence. Given the nature of the situation she was able to rapidly adjust her communication style to meet the needs of the session (despite the tone being somewhat unpredictable). I would recommend Sarah without hesitation (and have done to a work colleague already).

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Everything was written down so I could understand it and refer back to it and Sarah's calm manner and the way she listened and understood me, she is brilliant. I can highly recommend her.

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I cannot recommend Sarah highly enough. Her help and skills have been invaluable.

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I cannot recommend Sarah highly enough. Her help and skills have been invaluable.

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Everything was written down so I could understand it and refer back to it and Sarah's calm manner and the way she listened and understood me, she is brilliant. I can highly recommend her.

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Sarah is a great listener and a calming empathetic influence. Given the nature of the situation she was able to rapidly adjust her communication style to meet the needs of the session (despite the tone being somewhat unpredictable). I would recommend Sarah without hesitation (and have done to a work colleague already).
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Therapy in Wilmslow, Cheshire

If you would like to enquire about therapy, please complete the form below and I’ll get back to you as soon as I can.

I offer CBT, CFT and EMDR therapy online and face-to-face from my therapy room in central Wilmslow, Cheshire. Sessions last 60 minutes and cost £150.

Appointments are currently available:

Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 9 am–6 pm – online or face-to-face in Wilmslow

You are welcome to include a brief outline of what you are looking for help with, whether you prefer online or face-to-face sessions, and any days or times that usually work for you. You do not need to explain everything in detail at this stage.

If you are hoping to use health insurance, please check with your provider before enquiring. You are still welcome to self-fund your sessions.

I am a BABCP-accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist. You can find out more about BABCP accreditation on the BABCP website here.

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