Hi, I'm Sarah — the person behind The Calm Place.

Why I offer this support

I've realised, over years of working with parents and students and speaking to friends and colleagues, that home life can often be a source of stress and anxiety — another huge to-do list, but without the training you may have had for a job. Everyone's life is busy and there's always too much to do; add in caring responsibilities, neurodiversity, mental health difficulties, fatigue, ill health, grief or any other challenge, and life quickly becomes overwhelming. That's where I can help.

I understand the challenges of disability from both a personal and professional point of view, and all the additional emotional, physical and psychological work it brings when you're stretched beyond your capacity. Parenting, or being the child of an ageing parent, can increase your workload at home and generate additional stress and worry — and being the only adult in the household brings its own challenges.

I want you to feel you're not on your own. We'll work together to determine what support you need and how I can help — offering a different perspective and gently supporting you to access support and take action. I take a person-centred approach and adapt my style to your individual needs and circumstances, whether that's a few sessions to talk through reducing your workload, working alongside you at home, or regular check-ins while you tackle the paperwork you've been putting off.