Sandra

Sandra Barnaby-Smith

Counselor

“I am an experienced integrative counsellor who has a private practice based in Milton Keynes and Woburn Sands.”

About Me

I offer a flexible, integrative space where we collaboratively explore your concerns. This means our sessions are uniquely shaped to fit your individual needs and pace. If you're seeking a safe and adaptable space to navigate life's complexities, this approach can help. My experience offers a steady, confidential presence as you work towards greater clarity and well-being.

Approach

With a private practice in Milton Keynes and Woburn Sands, I focus on shaping sessions to your pace while gently tracing patterns tied to trauma, addiction or anxiety. I offer face-to-face appointments locally and online sessions for flexibility, so we can work in ways that fit your life. Sessions mix practical coping strategies, reflective listening and paced exploration; between meetings I may suggest short, manageable tasks or grounding practices to try. Those managing relationships, recovery or persistent low mood often find this steady, practical approach helpful.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • 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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  • Group Therapy

    Therapy conducted with a small group of people who share similar concerns, using peer interaction and diverse perspectives as part of the healing process.

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  • Relationship Counseling

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

  • Stress Management

    Techniques and strategies for managing the body and mind's response to excessive demands, including relaxation, cognitive restructuring, and lifestyle changes.

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  • Support Groups

    Facilitated groups of people with shared experiences who meet regularly to listen, share, and support one another.

Works With:

  • Adults
  • Couples
  • Elderly
  • Groups
  • Parents

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Abuse

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

  • Addiction

    A compulsive dependence on a substance or behaviour, such as alcohol, drugs, or gambling, that causes harmful consequences to health, relationships, or daily life.

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  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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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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  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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  • Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

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Professional Title:

  • Counselor

    A trained professional who provides talk therapy to help clients work through emotional, relational, and psychological difficulties.

Credentials

Registrations

British Association for Counseling and Psychotherapy (BACP)

Counseling

Qualifications

Aylesbury College

Service Areas

Margaret Powell House

In-person & Online

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

United Kingdom

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom