Welcome to Sarah Oak Therapy

Hello and thank you for visiting my website.

My name is Sarah. I am an Integrative Therapist, Therapeutic Coach and Clinical Supervisor, with 30 years’ experience of working in care services, supporting adults, young people, children, couples and families.

In 2016, I set up my own independent practice, Sarah Oak Therapy, to create the kind of therapeutic space I believe my clients deserve: one defined by flexibility, deep compassion and uncompromised care. Stepping into independent practice allowed me to move away from rigid, institutional constraints and assembly-line style mental health models.

Today my practice is entirely dedicated to providing tailored therapy, with the freedom to work at the required pace, to explore what truly matters and that honours the unique story of each and every one of my individual clients.

As a conscientious, professional and ethical Therapist, Coach and Supervisor, I work in an integrative, trauma-informed, anti-oppressive and neurodivergent accessible way. I strive to co-create a place of safety in collaboration with my clients and supervisees through warmth, empathy and connection, which in turn I hope will encourage openness, honesty, personal growth and empowerment.

Modalities and Approaches

I am trained in and use a variety of therapeutic and coaching approaches to meet the needs of my clients and supervisees. These approaches include:

• Person Centred Approach (PCA)
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Transactional Analysis (TA)
• Systemic Therapy
• Therapeutic Coaching
• Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
• Psychodynamic Therapy
• Trauma-Informed Practice
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Mindfulness & Somatic Awareness

If you would like more information on the approaches I use please click here.

Ways of working

Following the Covid pandemic, the majority of my work is now undertaken remotely, by Zoom video and telephone calls, as more and more people are choosing to work in this way. This is as effective and produces the same level of success as the traditional style of working face-to-face in person. It can be more convenient and accessible for those with mobility issues or disability concerns, who have busy schedules or do not live or work within convenient travelling distance. It also allows continuous and uninterrupted working when away from home, including being outside of the UK.

Zoom video sessions are fully encrypted, which means our meetings are safe and secure online.  All you will need is a device to click on the Zoom link which will be provided via email (this can be a smart phone, a tablet, a laptop or pc) and a private space where you will not be disturbed for the duration of our session.

I still offer a limited number of face-to-face sessions from a therapy room based in Milton Keynes (please ask for availability).

Different services for different needs

Every individual and practitioner requires specific and tailored support to meet their needs and goals which is why I offer various pathways. To find the service that might possibly feel right for you, I invite you to read more about these pathways:-

Therapy Services: Individual Therapy, Couples Therapy, Walk & Talk Therapy, Trauma Focused Therapy

Coaching: Self Care MOT, Therapeutic Coaching, ACT Coaching, Relationship Coaching, ADHD Coaching

Supervision Services: Clinical Supervision, Non-Managerial and Consultative Supervision

Wherever you are starting from, we can collaborate to find the best fit to meet your individual needs.  I would be pleased to hear from you to discuss the possibility of working together.

Extremely helpful. Therapy has helped me let go of a lot of issues and understand my personality traits. It's given me the skills to cope with difficulties in my life.