Hamilton Sargent

In our sessions, I will offer you a safe and accepting space. There will be no expectations - you will be able to talk, think, process, discover, feel uncertain, cry, get angry, laugh and even be creative! We'll go at your pace and at the depth you choose, exploring your experiences with care, compassion and understanding. My approach has an extensive evidence base and I hold an awareness of how trauma and shame can affect the mind and body. One of my specialisms is supporting LGBTQIA+ folks. Our work together could be about understanding and exploring aspects of your identities and how these interact with your life and relationships. Though it may be that, whatever you wish to explore, just knowing I identify as LGBTQIA+ makes therapy a safer space for you. Working creatively is optional and offers you a variety of ways to express and explore yourself. Using creative methods can help you to bring the unconscious into the conscious, and to process challenging and traumatic experiences in a safe and contained way. Approaches might include therapeutic cards and photos, working with objects in the sand, doodling and drawing, creative writing and use of metaphor. We will centre your unique experiences and needs at all points.

I am LGBTQIA+, neurodiverse and passionate about human rights. I have worked professionally in musical theatre, corporate, advertising and university environments. I love being in nature and I am working on becoming a better gardener! I am a proud parent of an energetic goldendoodle puppy. I have a BA (Hons) degree and Clinical Diploma in Person-Centred Counselling (Metanoia Institute/Middlesex University), I am a certified online and telephone therapist, trained creative therapist and have 9 years clinical experience working with a wide variety of issues including anxiety, depression, relationship issues, family issues, low self-esteem, loss, worry and stress. I am also a qualified (PGCertHE) counselling trainer and academic writer.