Sarah

Mrs Sarah Somner

Registered Counselor

“I provide a safe & therapeutic space where you can feel listened to & understood & where you can explore your emotions without being judged.”

About Me

I offer a warm, confidential space where you can truly be heard. If you're seeking to navigate complex feelings, I can help. Together, we will gently explore your experiences, making sense of what's happening without judgment. This process allows you to gain clarity and find a path forward, fostering a deeper understanding of yourself. My aim is for you to leave sessions feeling lighter and more empowered.

Approach

From that place you can expect a steady, paced way of working that balances gentle curiosity with practical focus. I offer sessions in Midlothian and online across Scotland so we can fit therapy around your life and commitments. In session we together notice patterns, pause to reflect, and build small, manageable steps you choose; between meetings I sometimes suggest short exercises to try and bring back. This suits people navigating relationship change, neurodiverse experiences or recovery from hurt who value clear, compassionate support.
Contact Sarah

Ask a quick question or arrange a time to meet.

Basic Information

Services

Services Offered:

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    Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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    Divorce Counseling

    Counselling for individuals or couples going through separation or divorce, addressing the emotional, practical, and relational dimensions.

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    Family Therapy

    A form of therapy that works with family members together to improve communication, resolve conflict, and strengthen relationships within the family system.

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    Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

Works With:

  • •Adults
  • •Couples
  • •Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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    Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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    Autism (ASD)

    A neurodevelopmental condition affecting social communication, sensory processing, and behaviour patterns, with a wide range of presentations and strengths.

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    Divorce Counseling

    Counselling for individuals or couples going through separation or divorce, addressing the emotional, practical, and relational dimensions.

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    Abuse

    Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

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    Family Issues

    Difficulties within the family system, including conflict, communication breakdown, blended family tensions, or intergenerational patterns, that affect individual and collective well-being.

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    Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

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    Self-Esteem

    A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.

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Professional Title:

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    Registered Counselor

    A counselor who is formally registered with a professional or regulatory body.

Qualifications

University of Edinburgh

Registrations

British Association for Counseling and Psychotherapy (BACP)

Counsellor

Service Area

Private Practice (A Talking Space)

In-person & Online

Midlothian, Scotland

United Kingdom