Rate Sarah Burton

Life can leave us carrying more than our nervous systems were ever meant to hold. You might find yourself exhausted from people-pleasing, stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, or overwhelmed by emotions that feel “too much.” If that resonates, I want you to know you’re not broken — your body has just been in survival mode for too long.

I'm a trauma informed therapist and mental wellbeing practitioner with a background in somatic healing, nervous system education, and Internal Family Systems (IFS)-informed approaches. I work gently and collaboratively to help you reconnect with the parts of yourself that have been trying to keep you safe — even when their strategies no longer feel helpful.

Whether you're recovering from narcissistic abuse, experiencing anxiety or burnout, or simply navigating a sense of disconnection, our work together can help you find steadiness, clarity and self-compassion. I believe healing happens not by pushing through, but by moving at the pace that feels safe.

How I Work

I bring a calm, compassionate presence and a deep respect for your lived experience. My work is rooted in the belief that healing doesn’t come from fixing what’s “wrong” with you — it comes from understanding the wisdom in how you’ve learned to survive what happened to you.

I offer a grounded space where every part of you is welcome — including the ones that feel messy, stuck or unsure. My approach is body-based and relational, drawing on somatic practices and IFS-informed tools to support:

Reconnection with your body’s signals and inner cues

Compassionate understanding of survival patterns like perfectionism or dissociation

Emotional safety, at a pace that honours your nervous system

Space to feel seen, not judged

You don’t have to do this alone, and you don’t have to be ready — just willing to begin.

For urgent crisis support please contact the Samaritans on 116123, the NHS on 111, or contact your GP directly.