About me

Hello and welcome to ‘The Big Blue Chair’! I’m Sandra and I’m a fully qualified Therapeutic Counsellor and Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

My approach to counselling is rooted in empathy, compassion and non-judgement. I strive to create a warm, safe and supportive environment where you can feel comfortable exploring your thoughts and feelings, get to know yourself better and understand the motivators behind your thoughts and behaviours. I will work with you to encourage positive change and improved well-being, whilst developing the skills and tools you need to navigate life’s challenges with increased resilience and self-value.  

I offer evidence-based counselling from a person-centred stance to adults and young people aged 18 and over.

As a person-centred counsellor, I encourage you to start each session wherever you feel comfortable. My role is non-directive, instead allowing you to take the lead. I will not attempt to fix your issues for you, or delve in to areas where you do not feel ready to go. Instead, I will help you explore the challenges which you are facing in greater detail, gaining a deeper understanding of the connections between your thoughts, feelings, beliefs and behaviours. Through this exploration, my role is to help you gain greater self-awareness, ultimately leading to you becoming the expert on you.

I consider that each and every one of us is unique, and as such, I will tailor our work together according to your individual needs. If you struggle to find the words to express yourself, you may like to try working creatively or with a feelings wheel, or we may introduce basic techniques from other therapeutic approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to better meet your needs. This can work particularly well with anxiety.

I offer one-to-one, 60 minute counselling sessions on an open-ended basis, meaning you can come for as many sessions as you feel you need.

You may like to schedule a weekly or fortnightly session at the same time and on the same day every week or you may prefer flexible weekly or fortnightly appointments to facilitate your schedule. This could also include a mixture of face-to-face and video sessions. 

I offer a free initial 60 minute consultation where we can discuss your needs, alongside what has brought you to seek counselling and if you have anything in particular that you would like to achieve. You may have a specific goal or you may feel that you just really need an outlet to share your feelings initially.

My practice is based in Monmouth, Wales, where I work ‘in-person'. Free on-site parking is available. 

I work both nationally and internationally online.