BUILD THE CONFIDENCE TO CREATE A LIFE YOU LOVE

Empowering you to break free from shame, anxiety and trauma

Let go of fear and self doubt
Build confidence and self worth
Find freedom, fulfilment and purpose
Create a life aligned to your values

FEELING BURNT OUT IN SURVIVAL MODE?

Feeling stuck in cycles of anxiety, shame or trauma?

It’s hard to create a fulfilling life when you’re constantly battling distressing thoughts, intense emotions, or deep-rooted patterns linked to past trauma. These struggles can leave you feeling burnt out, disconnected, and unable to enjoy your relationships, work, or daily life.

Constantly meeting everyone else’s needs while ignoring your own?

If you’re always striving to please others, struggling to set boundaries, or afraid to speak up for what you really need, it’s no wonder you feel overwhelmed and emotionally exhausted. People-pleasing and self-neglect often stem from survival strategies shaped by earlier life experiences, and they can be unlearned.

Living in survival mode, but craving something more?

You may feel like you’re just getting through each day, disconnected from your values, uncertain of your worth, and unsure how to make meaningful changes. Therapy can help you move from surviving to thriving by healing at the root and rebuilding a life aligned with your purpose and potential.

BESPOKE THERAPY THAT OFFERS DEEP LASTING CHANGE

Gain a deep understanding of your difficulties

Together we will explore the root cause of your difficulties, not just the surface symptoms. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, trauma, people-pleasing, or low self-worth, we’ll uncover how different parts of you may be trying to protect you while also holding you back. This is the first step in making lasting, meaningful change.

Break unhelpful patterns with proven techniques

You won’t be given a one size fits all approach. Instead I integrate evidence-based psychological therapies that are tailored to your therapy needs. We will work at your pace to gently address the emotional blocks, survival strategies and fears that keep old patterns going, so you can move forward with confidence and feeling in control of your life.

Rebuild your life with purpose and freedom

Once those internal roadblocks are cleared, we create space for clarity and growth. We will help you reconnect with your true self, values and goals. Whether your next step is to enjoy relationships more fully, feel less anxious day to day, or finally move past old trauma, we’ll create practical steps toward long lasting change. This is about thriving, not just surviving.

LET GO OF FEAR AND SELF DOUBT BUILD CONFIDENCE AND SELF-WORTH FIND FULFILMENT AND PURPOSE CREATE A LIFE ALIGNED TO YOUR VALUES

BOOKING AN APPOINTMENT

Free 15 minute telephone consultation

A free telephone consultation to discuss your difficulties and decide if my services are likely to be helpful to you. You do not require a formal diagnosis or referral to access my services. There is no obligation to book further appointments.

The initial appointment £220

A one hour appointment to think about your difficulties in depth. I will guide us in what to cover, but you will not be expected to discuss anything you do not wish to. Together we will create a plan to help you. There is no obligation to book further appointments.

Follow up appointments £160

You can book open ended ongoing appointments or a set number of sessions to suit your budget. Its best to keep appointments at a consistent day and time of the week. There are no session number limits, you are welcome to have as long as you need.

Funding appointments

I accept bank transfer, Stripe, direct debit or WPA private medical insurance provider funding to pay for sessions. I do not accept AXA, BUPA or most AVIVA policies.

Online vs In Person Appointments

I offer in-person clinic appointments on Thursdays at the Hygge House Clinic in Thurmaston, Leicester. I offer online video appointments Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WHO DO YOU WORK WITH?

I work with people aged 18 years and over who would like to understand their difficulties and address changes in their life. People who self harm or feel suicidal are not excluded from my services, however, if you are at serious risk of harm to yourself or others then the priority would be access with NHS services as I cannot provide 24/7 support or a crisis service.

WHAT TYPES OF DIFFICULTIES DO YOU WORK WITH?

I specialise in working with people aged 18 years and over who are experiencing difficulties related to anxiety, shame, low self esteem or trauma.

WHAT ARE YOUR FEES?

I charge £220 for the first one hour appointment and £160 for one hour follow up appointments thereafter.

CAN I PAY USING PRIVATE MEDICAL INSURANCE?

I accept funding from the following private medical insurance providers: WPA or AVIVA policies with a budget rather than a session price.

I do not accept BUPA, AXA, Vitality, AVIVA One Bright policies.

DO YOU SHARE INFORMATION WITH OTHERS?

Your information is treated as strictly confidential and I do not need to share with your GP or other healthcare provider.

Exceptions to this are where I may have serious concerns for your safety or the safety of another person, or where a private medical insurance provider is funding your sessions and they require a treatment report.

Please see our Privacy Notice which explains how we process your data.

TESTIMONIALS

“Sarah has changed my life completely. I cannot thank her enough for helping me to alleviate my complex PTSD through EMDR treatment. Without the help from Sarah, I would still be struggling through life just existing day to day, thinking that this was a completely normal way to live and that I just needed to 'Get on with it'. I can now enjoy life, relax with a calm mind and finally get a good night's sleep. I cannot believe I had left it for so long before I got the help I didn't realise I desperately needed. Sarah has been so encouraging and understanding in every session. This allowed me to be my most vulnerable to get the best results and recovery. Thank you Sarah.”

“My experience with The Leicestershire Psychology Service was exceptional. The therapy process was certainly challenging, but I was met with fantastic support and guidance throughout. My therapist had a great sense of understanding for my situation and helped to provide me with effective tools to manage my problems and difficulties. These are tools which I will carry forward into my everyday future life. I cannot thank The Leicestershire Psychology Service enough for helping me to get to the place I am in now. I would highly recommend the service to everyone.”

“I have learned so much from the sessions I have had with Dr Simmonds, it is like a weight has been lifted from my life.”

“I would like to share my gratitude for the service I received from the Leicestershire psychology service. I thought I would never be free from the trauma I suffered, but working with this service has truly changed my life. At times it was tough, but the support received has been incredible and I am just so grateful that I have gone through this process and can live again as the person I want to be. My life has only changed for the better. Highly recommend.”

“My sessions with Sarah have helped me to process grief and trauma in a safe and effective way and, in turn develop new insights about myself, my behaviour and my development. Sarah is professional and compassionate and, I have gained so much from having this therapy.”

“I feel so lucky to have found Dr Sarah. She put me at ease within seconds of our first meeting and this continued throughout our sessions. Dr Sarah gave me a safe place to talk without any judgement and her knowledge & guidance have been invaluable to me. I am amazed at how far I have come after dealing with anxiety for most of my life. I now have a new outlook on life, thank you Dr Sarah!”

“I had always been told I had anxiety and depression and the help I had before didn’t work so I thought I was always going to be like this. I always looked forwards to my appointments with Sarah and I even felt hopeful after the difficult ones. I feel great and I have never felt this good for this long, I am so glad I decided to go private as I am actually happy again.”

*All testimonials have been provided with permission to use for promotional purposes with clients stating the pseudonym they would wish to use.

HOW TO FIND US

THE LEICESTERSHIRE PSYCHOLOGY SERVICE LTD

HYGGE HOUSE
659 MELTON ROAD
THURMASTON
LEICESTER
LE4 8ED

Hygge House Clinic

The Leicestershire Psychology Service operates an appointment-only service from Hygge House which has comfortable, private therapy rooms, with a reception area.

Parking

There is plenty of free on street car parking outside the building on Melton Road or on Brook Street.

Accessibility

There is wheelchair access to the building, along with an accessible toilet and ground floor therapy room if required. Please notify us if you have any specific accessibility requirements.

VIDEO APPOINTMENTS

Monday 09:30 – 15:15

Tuesday 09:30 – 15:15

Wednesday 09:30 – 15:15

Friday 09:30 – 15:15

IN-PERSON APPOINTMENTS

Thursday 10:00 – 15:15

CONTACT FORM

Dr Sarah Simmonds will reply via email to discuss your enquiry.

All information is treated in the strictest confidence, unless information you share leads us to have serious concerns for your safety or the safety of another person.

Please see our Privacy Notice which explains how we process your data.