Sandra | Gestalt Psychotherapist and Executive Coach

Psychotherapy and Counselling Berkhamsted

You may be reading my profile now because issues in your life and work may be getting you down. When you are finding it hard to get through the challenges that you are facing or stuck in right now. It can be difficult to find the path out. You’ve already taken the first step in navigating a change in direction by being here.

 
I want you to know that you are not alone and together, we will navigate positive change through the painful events and situations that you are struggling with. 

Who am I and Why work with me?

If you’re facing challenges in your personal or professional life, such as difficulties with relationships, communication, or influencing skills, feeling unsupported, or dealing with workplace stress, burnout, or bullying, my 25 years of corporate experience may be beneficial to you. I specialise in leadership development and can also provide guidance for those navigating redundancy, career transitions, and job search coaching.

Having lived in Hong Kong for 15 years and worked across the Asia-Pacific region with individuals from diverse backgrounds, I understand the unique challenges of cross-cultural communication. If you're adjusting to life as an expatriate or accompanying spouse, or struggling with issues of belonging and identity, I can support you through these transitions.

I also have personal expertise in grief, bereavement, health-related anxiety, low self-esteem, and loneliness. In these areas, I offer compassionate support to help you through difficult times.

I am experienced in helping clients navigate personal and professional transitions, explore their identities, and grow both personally and professionally. My work often involves addressing emotional patterns of behaviour, and I have a special interest in dream work as a tool for self-discovery.

My approach as a psychotherapist is Gestalt-based and focused on how we each engage in life from moment-to-moment. The work that we do together focuses on how you experience yourself.

Through our work together, change happens. Not always as expected and often by staying with difficult experiences. New ways of thinking and being open through showing up and being present in the therapeutic relationship.

Types of issues

I work exclusively with Adults and have specialist expertise supporting my clients with a wide range of issues:

Emotional issues related to professional and work life:

• Executive Coaching
• Career and Job Search Coaching
• Work Coaching
• Emotional issues affecting Leaders

• Work Relationship and Influencing styles
• Communication Difficulties
• Feeling unsupported at Work
• Workplace stress, Burnout and Bullying

 Emotional issues impacting both personal and work life:

• Bereavement and Grief
• Health-related Anxiety 
  
• Stress and Trauma
• Understanding life and work as an Expatriate
• Cross-cultural Awareness
• Belonging and Identity issues

• Loneliness and Isolation
• Low Self-Esteem and Confidence
• Imposter Syndrome
• Transitions and Change
• Personal and Professional Identiy and Growth
• Dream Work

If you would like to know more or book an appointment, please send me a message via the send a message - button.

Sandra

Testimonials

Sandra is an exceptional coach and overall human being. I met Sandra after moving to London from Washington DC for my husband's job and she was warm, kind, and knowledgeable about navigating the job market in the UK. We met every fortnight and at each meeting Sandra was prepared with new connections for me to pursue from her own network and/or job search ideas. She also coached me through resume updating and interview prep, which was incredibly beneficial. Ultimately, I did find a great position in London with her coaching and support.

Katherine Maldonado, PMP

MA. Organisational Leadership and Learning

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Sandra has been great to work with. She provides valuable insights, thought provoking questions and great resources. Sandra is a wealth of knowledge. She is timely and concise in her communication. I appreciate the time spent with Sandra.

Vic De Martino

Managing Director Global Strategic Sales and Operations Planning – Cobb

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Sandra is kind, patient, and knowledgeable. Upon moving to London as an American, she helped me gain the wherewithal to get started as a freelance development/policy consultant for international organizations. She helped me understand the importance and etiquette of networking, the dynamics within the international consulting industry, and the pieces necessary to establish and thrive a new limited company. As a result, I landed 2 substantial contracts to start my career -- one client was the United Nations. Furthermore, Sandra's psychotherapy background shines through in her compassion and passion to help others.

Amara Goel

Researcher, Report Writer, Data Analyst, Global Policy Specialist, Advocacy Writer