About Me
I’m Sarah Groves, a person‑centred counsellor and psychotherapist based in Warrington.
I offer online counselling for adults across the UK, creating a calm, supportive space where people can talk openly, feel understood, and begin to make sense of what they’re carrying.
My work is shaped by a deep respect for the emotional impact of life experiences that change how people see themselves. Many of the people I support are living with long‑term chronic illness or adjusting to an ADHD diagnosis later in life. Both can bring overwhelm, loneliness, identity shifts, and a sense of not knowing where to turn — and both deserve a space where the emotional side is taken seriously.
My understanding of chronic illness is informed not only by my professional training, but also by my own lived experience of multiple autoimmune conditions. I know what it’s like to navigate uncertainty, fluctuating symptoms, and the quiet grief of losing parts of the life you once had. This experience helps me offer a grounded, compassionate presence for people who feel misunderstood or alone in what they’re facing.
I also bring lived experience of receiving an ADHD diagnosis later in life. I understand the mix of relief, confusion, and emotional upheaval that can come with suddenly seeing your past through a new lens — the years of masking, the burnout, the “why didn’t anyone notice?”, and the slow, steady work of rebuilding your sense of self. This helps me support adults who are trying to make sense of their diagnosis and find a kinder, more accurate understanding of who they are.
I bring warmth, honesty, and steadiness to the therapeutic relationship. I don’t sit in silence or hide behind clinical language. Instead, I offer a grounded, human presence where you can explore your thoughts and feelings at your own pace, without judgement or pressure.
I hold an MSc in Counselling & Psychotherapy from the University of Salford and am a registered member of the BACP. My background includes research into the psychological experiences of adults diagnosed with ADHD later in life, and my own lived experiences inform the compassion and understanding I bring to this work.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, lost, lonely, or unsure how to cope with the emotional impact of chronic illness or a late ADHD diagnosis, you don’t have to navigate it alone. I’m here to offer a space where you can feel seen, supported, and able to reconnect with who you are.
My Approach
My approach is person‑centred, which means the relationship between us is at the heart of the work. I offer a warm, steady, human presence — not silence, not clinical distance, and not a list of strategies you’re expected to follow. Instead, I create a space where you can talk openly, feel understood, and explore what you’re carrying at your own pace.
I work gently and collaboratively, helping you make sense of your thoughts, feelings, and experiences without judgement or pressure. Whether you’re living with chronic illness or adjusting to a late ADHD diagnosis, I understand how overwhelming, lonely, and confusing these experiences can be. My role is to walk alongside you, offering support, clarity, and compassion as you begin to reconnect with who you are.
Therapy with me isn’t about fixing you — because you’re not broken. It’s about understanding yourself more deeply, finding steadiness in the midst of uncertainty, and building a kinder relationship with your own story.
BACP Membership
I am a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP); the professional association for members of the counselling professions in the UK and adhere to their ethical framework to ensure the highest standards of practice.