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Dr. Sara Breinlinger - Relationship Counsellor / Psychotherapist

 

Sara Breinlinger is an experienced relationship counsellor/ psychotherapist working with couples or individuals struggling with their relationships.

Most people hope that their relationships will be strong and happy. However, even in good relationships, most people experience difficulties at some time or other and these relationship problems can be very painful and upsetting for everyone concerned.  

Sara works in a collaborative way with the aim of creating a safe and supporting space to explore concerns in a non-judgemental and unbiased way. She works with lots of issues that affect relationships, including - lack of communication, escalating rows, differences over parenting, domestic violence, depression, sexual difficulties, internet addiction, jealousy and affairs etc. Sara works with people to help make sense of their emotions and their current difficulties  and to help them discover new ways of relating and listening to one another. 

Relationship counselling is also of enormous benefit to separating and divorcing couples offering the opportunity to air hurt and angry feelings in a safe and controlled setting, with the aim of making parting as constructive as possible for all parties. You might also find counselling beneficial if you want to deal with the ending of a relationship.

Counselling sessions are available regardless of your, or your partner's, sexuality and is offered regardless of whether you are in a long-term or a short-term relationship or if you are single. You can attend the sessions on your own or with your partner.

Sara trained at the Tavistock Centre for Couple Relationships (TCCR) was awarded a Postgraduate Diploma in Psychodynamic Couple Therapy. Before this she trained as a psychologist and holds a BSc and a PhD in Psychology.