Sabrina Burgess

Sabrina Burgess is a trainee person-centred counsellor studying towards an Advanced Diploma in Person-Centred Counselling and practicing with NHS Talking Therapies in Lambeth through The Awareness Centre. She is a BACP registered student member and works with clients experiencing a range of emotional and psychological difficulties. Sabrina’s person-centred approach is grounded in the belief that individuals have the capacity for growth, healing, and positive change when they are met with empathy, acceptance, and understanding. She is committed to creating a confidential, safe, and non-judgemental space where clients feel respected, heard, and supported as they explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences at their own pace.

Sabrina’s approach is warm, compassionate, and relational, with a strong belief in the importance of the therapeutic relationship as a foundation for meaningful change. She values client autonomy and works collaboratively, offering a space where individuals can explore their experiences without fear of judgement. Drawing on person-centred principles, Sabrina places importance on authenticity, empathy, and unconditional positive regard, supporting clients in reconnecting with their own strengths and developing a deeper understanding of themselves. She recognises that people may seek therapy at difficult and uncertain points in their lives and aims to provide a steady, supportive environment where clients can process emotions, explore challenges, and begin to find clarity, hope, and new perspectives.

Alongside her counselling training, Sabrina brings over 20 years of experience working in healthcare as a Medical Theatre Manager. Her professional background has involved supporting patients, colleagues, and families through highly emotional and challenging situations, giving her a deep understanding of the impact that illness, uncertainty, loss, and major life events can have on emotional wellbeing. Through her healthcare work, Sabrina has supported people experiencing bereavement, stress, relationship difficulties, financial pressures, and a wide range of emotional challenges. She has developed particular insight into the effects of prejudice, discrimination, and social experiences on wellbeing and identity. Sabrina has a growing interest in supporting clients around areas including bereavement, fertility, cancer-related experiences, relationships, and life transitions, and brings compassion, respect, and sensitivity to her therapeutic work. Her aim is to offer a space where clients feel valued, understood, and empowered to explore their own journey towards greater self-awareness and wellbeing.