Sara Pendlebury

Hi! I’ve been a Human Givens therapist for over a decade and am also a Human Givens Clinical Supervisor. Whether you’re a trainee, newly qualified, or established, I can support you in developing your clinical practice and skills.

For trainees, I have a clear understanding of the Human Givens qualification process, having recently updated my knowledge by attending the Level 3 Assessment in July 2024. For those just starting out, I can help you take those first steps to build your practice, offering both practical advice and clinical support in the model.

If you’re already established, one of my early supervisors emphasised that therapy is about making your practice authentically yours. Clients connect with both your skills and your individuality. By supporting you in this, I can help you enhance your therapy and create a more consistent, reliable, and well-marketed practice.

I use a wide range of therapeutic techniques within the Human Givens framework, and integrate techniques that fit into the Human Givens model, addressing themes around anxiety, childhood trauma, addiction, grief, fertility and pregnancy trauma (including baby loss), neurodiversity, gender identity, LGBTQ+ and FND. I’m a qualified Art-therapist and trained in Internal Family Systems (IFS) and NARM. All complement the Human Givens approach by emphasising rapport and the therapeutic relationship.

I also have experience in working with Substance Abuse Groups, and supporting parents with a child with a difficult or ambiguous medical diagnosis or raising a troubled teen.

Before therapy, I worked in corporate environments in the UK and Asia, a commercial experience that’s helped me develop my own practice, and I can help you do the same. Outside of therapy, I enjoy skiing, art, which both highlight the importance of self-regulation through nature, movement and using the body.

Clients describe me as compassionate and adaptable, offering practical, structured guidance in a safe space. As a supervisee, you’ll receive the same support as you grow in your practice.