Business Details
30 Years
experience
Your Trusted Psychotherapy Partner in Bishop's Stortford
Stort Psychotherapy, founded by Sarah Fahy, has been providing professional psychotherapy and counselling services since 1996. Our practice combines extensive clinical experience with rigorous professional accreditations, including UKCP registration (Membership No: 08160002) and Senior Accreditation with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (Membership No: 557506). We specialise in psychoanalytic and psychodynamic approaches, offering tailored therapeutic support for adults, young people, and couples navigating complex emotional challenges. Our expertise extends to family mediation, clinical supervision, and training for mental health professionals, supported by 25+ years of governance experience in psychoanalytic organisations. Located in central Bishop's Stortford, our discreet practice serves clients across Hertfordshire, Essex, North London, and South Cambridgeshire.We maintain strict professional standards through continuous personal development, DBS clearance, and comprehensive insurance coverage. Our therapeutic approach balances depth psychology with practical adaptability, integrating humanistic and cognitive behavioural techniques when appropriate. We provide flexible appointment options and transparent fee structures, including reduced-cost contracts for eligible clients. As active contributors to mental health discourse, we combine clinical practice with training roles at institutions like the Chelmsford Counselling Foundation and regulatory work with the Council for Psychoanalysis and Jungian Analysis. Our commitment to ethical practice and client confidentiality ensures a safe space for exploring life's most challenging psychological and relational issues.
Services
Psychotherapy
Counselling
Clinical Supervision
Family Mediation
Professional Training
Details
- Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
- 25+ years of clinical experience since 1996
- Dual accreditation with UKCP and BACP
- Specialist family mediation and relationship therapy
- Flexible session frequency options available
- Active involvement in psychotherapy training and regulation
Associations and certifications
- UKCP
- British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
- Forum for Independent Psychotherapists
Services
Psychotherapy
In-depth therapeutic exploration of emotional and psychological challenges through established psychoanalytic frameworks. Our practice integrates unconscious pattern recognition with practical coping strategies, addressing depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship difficulties. Sessions provide safe space for self-exploration and lasting behavioural change through 50-minute weekly appointments.
Counselling
Short-to-medium term therapeutic interventions for specific life challenges including bereavement, stress management, and self-esteem issues. Combines psychodynamic insights with cognitive behavioural techniques to address immediate concerns while exploring underlying patterns. Particularly effective for work-related stress and transitional life phases.
Family Mediation
Specialist mediation services for family disputes involving separation, child custody, and intergenerational conflicts. Utilises systemic approaches to improve communication and create sustainable agreements. Includes child-inclusive mediation options and post-divorce parenting support, drawing on 12 years' experience in family mediation services.
Clinical Supervision
Structured support for mental health professionals seeking to enhance clinical practice. Combines psychoanalytic supervision models with practical case management strategies. Available for individual practitioners and organisational teams, focusing on ethical decision-making and therapeutic boundary maintenance.
Professional Training
Comprehensive training programmes for counselling and psychotherapy students. Delivered through accredited institutions including Chelmsford Counselling Foundation. Covers psychodynamic theory, clinical practice, and supervision skills, informed by ongoing involvement in psychotherapy regulation and governance.
People
Sarah Fahy
Psychotherapist & Practice Director
Qualified psychotherapist with 25+ years' experience since 1996, accredited by UKCP and BACP. Specialises in psychoanalytic approaches, family mediation, and clinical supervision. Holds governance roles in psychoanalytic organisations and provides training for mental health professionals.
Questions
What mental health issues can psychotherapy help with?
Our therapy services address anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, and life transitions. We also support clients dealing with grief, self-esteem issues, and identity exploration through evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
How does the therapy process work?
Therapy involves regular 50-minute sessions where clients explore thoughts and feelings with a trained professional. We use psychoanalytic frameworks to uncover unconscious patterns while incorporating practical coping strategies tailored to individual needs.
Are sessions confidential?
Yes, all therapy sessions maintain strict confidentiality except in cases of serious harm risk. This professional confidentiality is explained in detail during initial consultations and documented in our practice policies.
What are the session fees?
Individual sessions cost £85 and couples sessions £90. We offer limited reduced-cost contracts based on financial circumstances. Fees for insurance-covered clients may vary according to provider arrangements.
