Sarah Liebing-Gow
Cognitive Behavioural Therapist

Email: sarah@considerittherapy.org

Ways to work with Sarah:

• in-person (at Baltic Chambers)

• online (via video call)

Training:

• COSCA Certificate in Counselling Skills

• Diploma in Counselling & Groupwork – a Cognitive Behavioural Approach

• Trauma-Informed Training Programme

• Working with young people with complex needs

• Professional Certificate in Mediation

About Sarah

Hello, I’m Sarah, and I’m a qualified cognitive-behavioural therapist, mediator, and group-work facilitator.

I come from a family of folk who work in mental health and have always had a keen interest in psychology and mental health. I bring experience of working across many varied sectors to my practice, ranging from working in local council offices supporting people with housing and benefit claims to call centres, hospitality, further education, and a lengthy career in the arts and live events. Which is a long way of saying I tried a lot of jobs before I worked in the arts!

I started working in the arts because I felt (rather ambitiously) that it could help change the world, or at least open people's eyes to a view outside their own. I still believe this can be the case, but I reached a point where I wanted to work more directly with people to support them through life’s ups and downs, so I trained to become a therapist. During this time, I realised how hard it can be to explain life in the creative world to those who have no understanding of that lifestyle and how it can directly impact your mental health and those around you. I also began working with and supporting young adults in further education, gaining a greater understanding of how confusing it can be to transition from school to the more grown-up world of college/uni life and beyond.

All of these experiences have instilled in me an insightful understanding of the varied paths of life and inspired my journey into therapy, driven by a commitment to providing a non-judgmental and supportive environment where individuals can unravel the challenges they face. Grounded in compassion and an empathetic connection, my approach encourages openness and trust, helping clients feel genuinely supported rather than judged.

I aim to guide people towards self-understanding and self-compassion, fostering meaningful and positive change through a collaborative, empowering process. Together, we explore various techniques, drawing from evidence-based tools and resources tailored to their comfort and pace. Sessions can be talk-based, involve practical exercises, or explore past experiences like family dynamics and core beliefs. If you're curious about what a typical session involves, please get in touch to find out more.

Outside of 1-2-1 therapy, each week I support a mental health chat café in the Southside of Glasgow, where people come together to discuss how their week has been and any bigger mental health needs they may have. Some are regulars who have been coming for years, some come for one night only, and some fall somewhere in the middle. Please get in touch if you are interested in joining us and becoming part of this welcoming community!

It is as hard for me to know what to tell you as it is for you to know what to ask about me. Hopefully, this brief introduction is helpful; if you have any more questions, let me know.