Sarah

Ms Sarah Grunwell

Counseling Psychologist

verified by TherapyRoute

BACP-trained counsellor (MSc) offering integrative, client-focused online therapy for adults. I work at a university in Budapest and have supported clients across the UK, Greece & Hungary. Warm, culturally aware, and experienced.

About Me

I am a Counseling Psychologist in Budapest, Hungary. I provide counseling for people dealing with abuse, mood disorders, life transitions, relocation, and LGBTQI+ concerns. I keep sessions confidential and focus on clear goals and practical steps.

Approach

My approach is integrative, meaning I draw from multiple therapeutic models to meet your unique needs. Primarily, I work within humanistic, psychodynamic, and cognitive-behavioural frameworks. This allows us to explore both present challenges and deeper patterns shaped by your past. I believe therapy should be collaborative, respectful, and adaptable - offering a safe space for reflection, growth, and emotional insight at your own pace.

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Basic Information

Services


I support adults facing anxiety, low self-worth, relationship struggles, identity questions, and major life transitions - including those adjusting to life abroad. I also have experience working with survivors of sexual violence and trauma, offering sensitive, grounded care.

Sessions are collaborative and adapted to your unique needs, drawing from integrative methods including CBT and psychodynamic therapy. I offer a confidential, supportive space where you can feel heard and begin to make sense of what you're going through

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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  • Relationship Counseling

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

  • Psychotherapy

    In-depth therapeutic work that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting psychological change.

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Works With:

  • Adults
  • Couples
  • Individuals

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.

  • Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

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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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  • Relocation / Expat

    The psychological challenges of moving to a new country or city, including loneliness, culture shock, identity shifts, and loss of social support.

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  • LGBTQI+ Support

    The unique psychological experiences of LGBTQI+ individuals, including identity exploration, coming out, discrimination, minority stress, and relationship dynamics.

  • Relationship Issues

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

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  • Relationship Counseling

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

  • 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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  • Women's Issues

    Psychological challenges more commonly experienced by women, including gender-based stress, reproductive health concerns, body image, caregiving burden, and societal expectations.

Professional Title:

  • Counseling Psychologist

    A psychologist who helps people with everyday life challenges (relationships, work stress, adjustment) as well as mental health conditions.

Qualifications


American College of Greece

McDaniel College, Budapest Campus

Registrations


British Association for Counseling and Psychotherapy (BACP); British Association for Counseling and Psychotherapy

Counsellor

Service Area


Online (based in Budapest, Hungary)

In-person & Online

Budapest, Budapest

Hungary