Sara Kennett

Sara Kennett is a trainee counsellor and a student member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She is currently working towards a Diploma in Integrative Counselling at The Awareness Centre and works with Lambeth NHS Talking Therapies through The Awareness Centre. Sara is developing her clinical experience by supporting clients with a range of emotional and psychological difficulties. Her integrative training enables her to tailor therapy to each individual while drawing on a range of therapeutic approaches. She has a particular interest in psychodynamic therapy, as well as somatic and trauma-informed approaches, which inform her understanding of each client’s unique experiences and needs.

Sara seeks to offer a warm, inclusive, and non-judgemental space where people are met with empathy, care, and respect, and can explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences at their own pace. She deeply values the diversity of human experience and believes that everyone should be treated with dignity and compassion. Sara believes that each person is the expert in their own life and sees therapy as a collaborative process, journeying alongside clients as they face life’s difficulties. She supports clients in developing greater awareness of their experiences and emotions while fostering self-understanding and emotional wellbeing. Committed to promoting the wellbeing of every person she works with, Sara believes that meaningful change is possible for everyone and recognises that, during times of difficulty, we often benefit from the support and encouragement of others. Her integrative approach allows her to respond flexibly to each client’s individual needs while maintaining a strong therapeutic relationship at the heart of her work.

Before training as a counsellor, Sara worked in youth work and pastoral ministry, supporting people through periods of transition, uncertainty, and personal difficulty. These experiences have shaped her compassionate and holistic approach to therapy and strengthened her belief in the importance of building trusting therapeutic relationships where clients can feel truly seen, heard, and understood. Having lived with a chronic health condition herself, Sara has developed a particular interest in the connection between the mind and body and the ways in which physical and emotional wellbeing influence one another. She brings this understanding into her therapeutic work, offering clients a thoughtful and holistic space in which to explore their experiences and work towards lasting personal growth and emotional wellbeing.