About Sarah Fairweather


A Wealth of Experience in Mental Health

About Sarah

Sarah Fairweather is a qualified Child and Adult Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist and Menopause Specialist, based in Kendal, with over 35 years of experience in mental health.

Passionate about the difference therapy can make, Sarah works with people of all ages, from children as young as six to older adults. She provides a supportive, understanding space where people can explore their difficulties, develop new ways of thinking and work towards positive change.

Experience You Can Trust

Sarah began her career as a Mental Health Nurse, spending ten years working in the NHS with people experiencing complex and enduring mental health difficulties. She went on to spend ten years with Cumbria Police, providing psychological support through occupational health, where she trained as a CBT therapist.

Since then, Sarah has worked as a Mental Health Facilitator in further education, developed her specialism in CBT for children and young people. Her experience spans a wide range of personal and work-related challenges, including trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties and menopause.

Sarah Fairweather

A Personal Approach to Therapy

Sarah understands that everyone’s circumstances are different. She works alongside each person to understand their needs and goals, tailoring her approach to suit them rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach.

Her aim is to help people make sense of what they are experiencing, build practical skills and feel better equipped to manage life's challenges. Sarah feels privileged to work with the people who place their trust in her and recognises the courage it can take to seek support.

Qualifications & Professional Training

Sarah's qualifications and specialist training include:

Diploma of Higher Education in Mental Health Nursing

BSc (Hons) in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy – First Class

CBT for Children and Young People – Master's-level module

CBT for Complex and Comorbid Cases

Narrative Exposure Therapy

CBT Menopause Practitioner Training

Misp (Mindfulness in Schools Project)

Kidsafe UK Trained

Sarah continues to draw on her professional experience and specialist knowledge to provide thoughtful, evidence-based support tailored to each individual.

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